Mom life

The benefits that homeschooling provides are tremendous. As a mom who honestly never imagined being able to homeschool my daughter, for many reasons, that changed after living through the pandemic. Being a single mother and business owner, I've never considered homeschooling...

It can be challenging for moms to find the right fitness professional, studio, class, or gym! That's why we're thrilled to launch the San Diego Moms Fitness Guide: a one-stop resource for local moms (& dads!) looking for fitness...

Thankfully, living in San Diego lends itself for exploration year round.  For many of us, finding places where both parents and kids can be happy are like gold mines.  I’ve narrowed down my top 3 must-see places to explore...

Our Holiday Gift Guide is back by popular demand.  We have you covered when it comes to finding the perfect gift for moms, dads, kids, grandparents, friends, and we can’t forget Fido. Check out these amazing businesses, products, and services...

We are thrilled to have launched our first-ever Fitness Guide! We ensure this guide will become a one-stop resource for local moms (& dads!) looking for fitness professionals and fitness services. With an advertisement in our annual Fitness Guide, you...

In partnership with Future for Football, we celebrated the positive advancements women in football are making with a live interview with Katie Ott, wife, mother and co-owner of the women's professional tackle football team the San Diego Rebellion! Thank you for...

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...

Halloween is almost here, and it's time for spooky gatherings with friends and family. If you're planning on hosting a Halloween or Dia de los Muertos party this year, Smart & Final is the perfect place to get everything...

  Studies have shown there are many benefits to families eating dinner together, such as: stronger relationships, a sense of belonging, and even a better diet. With the recent economic inflation that has affected American households, your weekly grocery bill...

Do you practice Meatless Monday in your home? Or perhaps have a child with limited preferences to their palate? In the case of my daughter, she simply prefers to not eat meat. Recognizing the need to keep her meals...

Ready or not, back-to-school time is here. And if summer break in your house looked anything like ours, getting back into the routine of regular bedtimes, homework and early wake up calls can be a harsh reality…both for the...

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...