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.
Wave Heart Surf – Spring + Summer Camps
The days are getting warmer and the sun is out longer each day! With a little wishful thinking, summer is right around the corner! The idea of those sweet summer months can make any...
Boys vs Books:: The Struggle is Real
The Battle of Boys vs Books
I have three kids-two boys and a little girl. My boys are 10 and 7, and my girl is 6. They are at the beginning of their school years,...
Ventura County Mom Collective Celebrates 1st Month of Influence
Announcing: Ventura County Mom Collective
New resource connects moms through information, insight, and events.
March 1, 2021
Ventura County, Calif.: Seeing the need to prioritize community, local mom Cascia Smith launched Ventura County Mom Collective January 13,...
I Survived On Sunny D and Bologna Sandwiches!
Organic!
Gluten Free!
Plant-based Diet!
Vegan!
Paleo!
There are SO many ways to feed a kid these days! But I grew up on Sunny D every morning and Bologna Sandwiches after school. There has to be a balance, right?!
SUNNY...
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...
Drawing Contest + $100 Target Gift Card
We are THRILLED to have our
1st Valentine's Day Drawing Contest!
Ok moms! Get out all those crayons and coloring pencils and markers! Grab your kids and ask them to draw something they LOVE! Set them...
6 Easy Changes to A Healthier You!
Ok, ok I know! Everyone and their sister is going to make some type of dietary/lifestyle change for the New Year. Maybe by the time you are reading this, you have already fallen short...
Marry A Man Who Ask You To Leave.
I married a man who constantly asked me to leave. Especially in the early years of our marriage. We had 3 kids in 4 years, with our last two being just 14 months apart. ...