Parenting Wisdom

The clouds have parted and the sun is out again. We may not be able to hit the beaches like we normally would, but that doesn't mean we are spending all of our time indoors. As moms, we spend...

The holiday season reminds us to reflect and share what we are grateful for with others. But much like celebrating Mother’s or Father’s Day, I think we can all agree this shouldn’t only be done around Thanksgiving.  grat·i·tude  /ˈɡradəˌt(y)o͞od/ noun: the quality of...

Packing school lunches day in and day out can be a daunting and expensive task, but when you shop at Smart & Final you will save time and money! PLUS - Smart & Final is celebrating 150 years in business this year...

"Who knew that the hardest part of being an adult is figuring out what to cook for dinner every single night for the rest of your life until you die!!" ~Unknown  Who can relate??!?! Thankfully, March is Frozen Food Month at Smart & Final and...

Before you know it, Labor Day will be here! Here are 5 Labor-less Recipes to try this holiday weekend. Plus, when you shop at Smart & Final, you'll only need to make one trip, that's it.  Moms everywhere choose the First...

When it comes to the health of our children, finding the right pediatrician is crucial. While many people think of pediatricians as doctors who only treat sick children, their role goes far beyond that. In fact, one of the...

Daylight isn’t the only thing you can save during tax season! Spring is just around the corner, and the days are getting longer, thanks to Daylight Saving Time. The extra daylight hours also highlight the fact that it’s tax season....

Before I had my son I swore I wouldn’t post a ton of photos of him on my social accounts. I personally didn’t think anyone outside of my family circle would care, and I wanted to keep things private....

San Diego has become a foodie favorite and boasts some of the most gorgeous scenic views in the nation.  However, when parents of young children want to indulge their inner foodie, they have unique priorities in picking a breakfast destination.  For example,...

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Costco and the Costco Mom Hour, but all opinions expressed are my own. In case you aren't a Costco fanatic like me, I need to fill you in on all the reasons why Costco is...

When I had my second child, it became virtually impossible for me to get anything done during the day. My toddler was determined to mess up anything that I tried to clean and my newborn was pretty much only...

We are so excited to partner with Green Flash Brewing in San Diego to bring you our second annual pre-Father's Day photo shoot!   Our event last year was our very first event in the history of the San Diego Moms Blog!...