Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
If you have limited time in the morning to get ready, then this is an easy way to style your hair the night before! This is a favorite way for my busy high schooler to do her hair because she (insert teen eye-roll here), just…
Hey Southern California – if you, a friend or a family member is Gluten Free or in search of Allergen Friendly products, the GFAF Expo is for you! In fact, it’s the biggest gluten-free and allergen-friendly event in the US! Whether you’re looking for specialty products…
Growing up on a peninsula jutting out from San Diego, CA, I was fortunate to be surrounded by the sea. As kids, we would often go out fishing in the peaceful kelp beds right off of Point Loma. One of my most favorite activities was to hang off the edge of a boat, and simply gaze directly down into the sun-filtered seaweed forest that seems to stretch down for miles. (more…)
Call it eco-anxiety. Between melting glaciers, the USA exiting the Paris climate agreement, dwindling coral reefs and increasingly forceful hurricanes, being an environmental steward can feel pretty stressful. Pioneering research from the American Psychological Association (APA) and the organizations Climate for Health and EcoAmerica confirms…
This soup has a lot of ingredients, but I promise it’s worth it! The flavors are unique, exciting and complementary with rich coconut milk, spice and lime. Red lentils are also a great source of protein, so it’s a nutritious soup to enjoy on a…
Most of us have our preferred tried and true styles that we like and steer towards day after day, but it’s often too easy to get stuck in a rut. Trying out new trends can be scary, especially for us Moms because we don’t want to look silly. However, there are some current trends in fashion right now that work for all ages and I promise, are NOT scary to try out! (more…)
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PickNaturesSweetness #CollectiveBias I love making overnight oats because of the convenience, but more importantly, it’s one of the few breakfasts I can make that will hold my…
Switching to a vegan diet isn’t easy—especially when you’ve been used to the taste of protein-rich and flavorful meats. Not to worry; you can have your meat substitute and eat it too. Try these vegan protein trades to quell meat, egg and dairy cravings. Want…
Recently around the water cooler, there’s been chatter about the benefits of CBD oil. And, by the water cooler, I mean Moms Night Out at a wine bar. Under hushed voices, benefits of CBD were being discussed in serious tones. Heck, even the family dog was taking CBD for arthritic hips. (more…)
If you are one of those persons who try physical exercise to lose weight without controlling your diet, you definitely will not achieve your desired goals. Losing weight demands much effort, but most importantly, you have to pay keen attention to your diet.
The following is a paid promotion from Legoland®, but the opinions are that of my own. San Diego locals and San Diego visitors – make sure to take advantage of this awesome LEGOLAND California Resort promotion! KIDS GO FREE to LEGOLAND® California Resort – The offer…
This post is sponsored by the Cal Water H20 Challenge, but the opinions are that of my own.
Last year, California enjoyed a rainy season, but the party ended abruptly with a hot dry Summer and no rain in Fall. The recent California fires were a sharp reminder that water conservation efforts must be ongoing, and we all need to think of new and creative ways to preserve this precious natural resource. (more…)
