Parenting Wisdom

Meet Christina Furnival, Founder & CEO (Chief of Everything Officer) of Real Life Mama Christina, we are so grateful you decided to share your story with us. Let’s start with who you are both personally and professionally. Give us the 30-second...

Let's be real for a minute. Parenting is HARD. The first step to becoming a better mom or dad is to admit that it's hard and it's ok to not have all the answers. Every parent, child and situation...

A few weeks back my daughter Kaia and her friend Ellamae had the opportunity to be a part of Paint it, Chop it, Make it* workshop at The Studio Space (this is also a Summer Camp theme in week...

With the slight hint of coolness in the air, I can’t help but feel excited and a little “spooked” with the start of the holiday season.  Don’t get me wrong, I adore all the festivities that come with the...

As the vacation season is in full swing, many families are gearing up to travel together, but have you ever considered planning a parent getaway?   Yes, I am talking about a trip with only you and your partner. No...

It’s been a year since I made the decision to leave my stressful job to be a stay at home mom. The timing was perfect- it was right before Summer, and by staying home I didn’t have to pay...

Is your artist's masterpieces cluttering up the whole house? Here's how to do some damage control without forgetting about your child's artwork!

Sometimes, you just need to get out and do something outside of your normal routine. After being with someone for awhile, my best advice is to try to learn something new about each other. It might help to set some off...

Coffee shops have always been a part of my life. I worked as a barista at Refresh Coffee in San Diego after I graduated from high school, and I fell in love with quality, handcrafted coffee. I learned that there...

  "Her social media pictures are so staged!"  I actually heard those words recently. They weren't directed at me but they hit a nerve. How often have you seen pictures on Facebook or Instagram and thought 'yeah right'? Not guilty you say?...

Last time we discussed what it’s like to first meet with a financial planner. Taralyn Rose of California Coast Credit Union discussed what she hopes to accomplish when meeting with someone for the first time, including checking credit and...