Cascia Smith
Cascia was born and raised in the Arizona heat. While receiving her Pre-Med degree at HIU in California, a blonde, surfing, skateboarding boy stole her heart. In 2004, she married Chuck and had many adventures living in Arizona, California and Colorado. They now call Simi Valley home and have three wild and curious children - Becker (10), Bodie (7) and Lyla (6). She has been blessed to be a teacher, summer camp staff/program director, SAHM and now the owner of Ventura County Mom Collective. Playing guitar, writing songs, and reading any and every parenting book helps keep her sane and happy! A good cup of coffee or a bubbly La Croix can usually be found in her hand! She tries to live by the motto "I'd rather recover from failure than live with regret.
SoCal FREE Museum Day – March 16, 2025
The Free-for-All program that allows families to enjoy local, SoCal museums is BACK! Yes, Free SoCal Museum Day is here!
Over 30 museums, from Long Beach to Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, will offer FREE...
7 Epic Stay at Home Valentine’s Day Dates
Let’s not stress about the coveted restaurant reservations, the overrated cards, finding a baby-sitter and extravagant date ideas. Let’s stay inside and celebrate Valentine's Day at home. The ultimate Valentine’s gift is truly just...
The Mommy Shame Game: How to SHUT IT DOWN
The “mommy shame” game seems to be everywhere. We see it on social media, reality tv, magazines, twitter, tiktok and on and on. It almost seems to have become an acceptable part of our...
Escape Rooms in Ventura County
Escape rooms are popping up all over the place these days! And there are many exciting escape rooms here in Ventura County. They can be a great group date, or an activity to enjoy...
Always Pee in the Toilet + Fingerprints on the Window
If you show up to my house unannounced there is a 99.9% chance that you would encounter un-flushed pee in my toilet and an unimaginable amount of fingerprints on my windows.
Yes, unfortunately, my children...
New Year’s Eve Events for KIDS + ADULTS :: Ventura County 2024
2024 is coming to a close and there is no better time to celebrate the end of the year! If you are looking to make new memories with your family celebrating New Year's Eve...
Family Holiday & Christmas Movies {+ FREE Printables}
When the weather outside is frightful, a movie sounds so delightful! From animated to comedy to classic, check this list twice for our top, holiday movies.
There’s a lot of hustle and bustle, and this...
Ultimate Guide to Holiday & Christmas Events | Ventura County 2024
Happy HOLIDAYS!
‘Tis the season for Holiday and Christmas Fun in Ventura County!
The holiday magic in and around Ventura County is one of our favorite things about where we call home! From holiday festivals to...
Family Events & Fun Things To Do With Kids in Ventura County | December...
It's the most wonderful time of the year. We love December and the opportunities we have to bundle up the family, grab some hot cocoa, and make your days merry and bright! Use this...
Photos with SANTA & Where to See Santa | Ventura County 2024
Have you heard? Santa is coming to Ventura County! No holiday season is complete without a visit to the man in red! Grab those wish lists and visit Santa. We’ve rounded up all the...