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.
Mama, You Don’t Need A Villain in Your Life
Every great movie has a villain…an enemy of some sorts.
Darth Vader
Regina George
The Joker
Voldemort
Cruella
Ursula
Winifred Sanderson
Wicked Witch of the West
Did I miss a few? Well, you get...
Perseid Meteor Shower + Local Spots to See it
Hurry! LOOK UP! The Perseid Meteor Shower is happening now through August. A Meteor Shower is absolutely magical! And the best part is you don't need anything to view the shower. You can enjoy...
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...
Moms Night Out – Where the Crawdads Sing
Who is ready for a night out? Join us as we gather to watch "Where the Crawdads Sing". Find all the details below.
Ventura County Mom Collective's
MOM NIGHT OUT
DATE: Saturday July 30, 2022
TIME: ...
Organic Valley – Happy Cows Make Better Milk (+FREE Milkshake Recipe)
We are proud to partner with Organic Valley to share with Ventura County moms the difference in milk produced by cows who are happy and well cared for.
Milk
In my household, we drink a lot...
A True Friend Will Ask To Read Your Book
A couple of days ago, I met an old high school friend for coffee at the Alley in Moorpark. We couldn’t decide how many years had passed since we last saw each other, but...
Family Photo Tips with Jessica Francis Photography
A beautiful family photo or a photo of a child’s milestone can provide joy and happiness for years to come. For many moms taking family photographs can sound stressful and overwhelming. So, Jessica Francis,...
GIRLS ROCK at Amplify Sleep Away + Day Camp for Girls
Do you have a daughter who lives for music? Know a girl who thrives in a creative environment or perhaps a teen who dreams of having her own band? Amplify Sleep Away + Day...
Happy Father’s Day – Celebrating Local Fathers
Dads
The most ordinary men
Turned by love
Into heroes, adventurers,
Storytellers,
And singer of songs!
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For moms, there is something almost magical witnessing a man become a father. A Father is something special...unique...wonderful! We want to take the time...
Ask an Expert – Your Vaccine Questions Answered
This content is paid for by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To find a COVID-19 vaccine near you, visit vaccines.gov; text your ZIP code to 438829 (GETVAX); or call 1-800-232-0233. Talk to...