Mom life

For my mother, driving was the worst part of back-to-school shopping. I always wanted the most unique version of everything. That meant driving to every school or office supply store within 20 miles. Thankfully, I had an amazing mother....

How do we stay present and enjoy the moment, unplugged, when technology dominates our attention span? I know I’m still tempted to view precious moments through a phone screen for keepsakes instead of putting it away completely (with hopes...

We've all been there. We've all felt the stress of deciding to request a cup of water from the server before the baby makes a scene—only for it to come out too hot or too cold. Introducing "The Baby's Brew"-...

It's summer and we all (most of us) get all happy, until we realize that in order to travel, we have to take our kids with us! Ha! Jokes aside, travel can turn out really smooth, but usually it's...

My name is Roxy, and I am the mom of two of the littlest patients (and biggest fans, I might add) of Dr. Dabir at Carlsbad Children’s Dentistry. I have been bringing my kids to CCD since we moved...

You read that right! Our beloved quarterly event, Sip Shop Brunch, is back!  The next Sip Shop Brunch is set for Saturday August 24th, 2019 10 AM - 1 PM at the Insta-worthy Quartyard downtown. We're bringing back many of...

As a makeup enthusiast, I love to use the change in seasons to change up my look. Even though I'm a big proponent of non-toxic makeup, I also know there are limitations on what they can do so far. I...

It’s mid-July. If you are parents of a three to seven or eight-year-old, you’ve likely been to the zoo, the park, and the pool dozens of times since school has let out and you have also possibly exhausted your...

Have you ever wanted to shop in bulk but not have to pay for a membership? Yes, guilty!  Have you ever wanted to shop in bulk but also grab JUST ONE lettuce - not 1 package of 3 lettuces...

It is officially Summer, and like most moms with school-age children, I get super stressed thinking of what the next few weeks will look like. Our kids work hard all year long and summer is the time for them...

The best all natural reef safe sunscreens do not need to break the bank or keep you from having fun in the sun this summer. As an all-natural kind of mama who also cares about our oceans, I have...

You read that right! When looking for the right dance camps for your babe(s), San Diego Danceworks is where you can find a variety of dance styles all in one great place.   Wait?! How do I know if it's the...