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.
Fight! Fight Like Hell to Forgive
If you could take a magnifying glass to my extended family...really study us...look into the deepest, darkest parts... you would probably describe my family using these words.
Broken.
Abusive.
Lonely.
Beyond Repair.
And you would be right. My...
Easter Egg Hunts + Easter Events | Ventura County 2024
Spring is in the air! Kids are getting excited about Easter baskets, Easter egg hunts, the Easter Bunny and of course CANDY! We have gathered all the Easter Egg Hunts and Events happening in...
Intimate Valentine Dates Right at Home
What a year it has been! I don’t know about you, but I could use some romance and intimacy this Valentine’s Day. So, let’s not stress about the coveted restaurant reservations or the overrated...
I’m Pass “The Poop Counting” Stage
A strange thought occurred to me today. A thought only a mom would have..."I no longer count poop days." As I yelled down the hallway at one of my children to let their brother...
Sledding, Tubing and Snow Play Just Hours from Ventura County
Sledding, Tubing + Snow Play Just Hours From Ventura County
Looking to take the family sledding, tubing or just play in the snow this year? Snow is a very rare occurrence here! Some children don't...
My Kids Only Wear Name-Brand Clothing
Whoa! Before you send me a message about how snobby or silly that sounds that my kids only wear name-brand clothing, let me explain.
Target + Walmart
Until just a few years ago, Target and Walmart...
Experience Gift Idea: Sunburst Railbike Certificate
I am a gift giver! I love finding special and unique gifts for the people in my life. I enjoy watching the joy and surprise as they open that carefully selected gift. In the...
Volunteer Opportunities, Community Needs & Food Banks | Ventura County
This holiday season is filled with magical moments and time to be thankful for all we have. But for some, the holiday season is hard, stressful and a reminder of what is not available.
Many...
Hispanic Heritage Month: How To Showcase the Culture to Your Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month:
Ways to Showcase culture to Your kids
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 every year to highlight and raise awareness to the traditions and contributions from Hispanic Americans,...
If You Are Perfect, We Can’t Be Mom Friends
Dear fellow mom….let me make this simple…if you are perfect, we can’t be friends. I have no room for a perfect mom friend in my life. I need a real, compassionate and caring friend.
Mom...