Parenting Wisdom

I love the holiday season. Sure, there is the excitement of spending time with family, wrapping presents, putting up decorations, etc. But what I really look forward to is some good ole "me" time on the sofa. For me,...

The New Year is a time to reflect and set our intentions and resolutions for the upcoming year. The past two years have surely been stressful, and inevitably changed how we live our lives daily.  Can you believe it...

  I honestly didn't think it was possible to save more at Smart & Final, but when you download their new app, you can save even more! Amazing right?! Introducing Smart & Final Digital Coupons Get access to exclusive savings and receive...

Like me, you may be familiar with Stephen R. Covey's book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, at least in title recognition. This school year, my daughter began attending a Leader In Me school. Students are taught leadership...

Giving makes you happy, period. I am so grateful my mom had such a giving heart, because it really instilled such a foundation of empathy, compassion and the desire to want to serve and give when and where I...

Looking to change up the weekend monotony with new scenery and a sense of adventure? Better yet, an excursion that won't break the bank? Borrego Springs and its desert enchantment is a mere two-hour drive from San Diego. This...

Bloom is a celebration of Moms, FOR Moms: This event is designed for new to toddler age moms, currently expecting (or planning to be), adoptive and foster moms, this event truly is #forallmomkind! We are thrilled to announce that in...

Never have I ever… thought I’d choose to write about religion. Religion is not a topic I typically discuss in my day-to-day life. I mean, I'm not against the discussion by any means, it's just not one that presents...

March is National Nutrition Month, and it's a great time to encourage healthy nutrition habits for your kids. If you have a picky eater, it may feel like an uphill battle trying to get them to eat more fruits...

Time to "spring forward"? Hard Pass! As a mom, I hate Daylight Saving Time. It’s right up there with folding laundry, shopping for jeans, and seeing teenagers dressed like Angela from My So-Called Life. Apparently DST started as a...

"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...

Photo Credit: Diane Hamacher Photography www.dianehamacher.com Our Sixth Annual Bloom event was one for the books! Over 100 new and or expecting mamas attended our annual Bloom celebration at the beautiful Coaster Terrace at Belmont Park on Sunday, April 10th. The event featured...