Tamara Nowlin
Tamara was born and raised in Southern California. She obtained her B.A. in Political Science & Sociology from Pepperdine and after undergrad attended Southern Methodist University Law School in Dallas, Texas. Tamara has resided in Ventura County for the last 14 years where she lives with her two teenage children. In her career she has enjoyed many roles from attorney to school admissions to marketing & legal communications. Tamara loves to travel, write, go to the beach, eat at fun restaurants, and hang out with her kids. On an average day you will find her with her nose in a book or doing yoga. Tamara is excited to be a part of Ventura Mom’s Collective and contribute to her community in a new way!
Keeping the Holiday Spirit Alive with College Kids
Are you as excited as I am to have your college kids home for the holidays? I am already jumping for joy at the thought and it’s not even Christmas yet!
Even though I will...
November is the Perfect Time to Start a Gratitude Journal
November is a time when we are reminded to practice gratitude. Not only is thankfulness what we gather around the table to celebrate on Thanksgiving, but it is a practice that can benefit our...
The Art of Civil Discourse: Teaching Our Children the Art of Agreeing to Disagree
Teaching Kids to Engage in Civil Discourse: A Guide from Toddlers to Young Adults
The only thing we can seem to agree on this election year is that we are a polarized society.
Many of us...
The Recipe for a Successful College Move-In Day
Beyond the twin xl sheets and mini fridge lies a mom who wants move-in day to run as seamlessly as possible. For weeks now they have been keeping an eye out for deals on...
Connecting While Letting Go of Your College Kid
If you’re like me, you are having a mini panic attack wondering how you will continue to connect in healthy ways with your child once they leave for college.
Change
This is a huge change! Perhaps...
Almost Empty Nest
Almost Empty Nest: Thoughts for Moms Preparing to Launch their Not So Little Birds
I hate that term- empty nest. It conjures up this image of washed-up mama and papa birds sitting there alone doing...
To the Single Moms on Valentine’s Day
If you are a single mama dreading Valentine’s Day, you are not alone.
Even if you aren’t a fan of the day of “love”, I am a big fan of finding a reason to celebrate....
Support the Iskander Family: Join the Community Walk
He loved my shoes. The ones with the leopard print. When he spotted me wearing them, he would always throw a compliment my way along with that huge smile of his. It was a...
Loving Through the Lasts
Between my son and his older sister, I have lived my life primarily as a parent for almost twenty years.
All About the Kids
My focus, energy and time all centered around my children. I have...
Car Rides With My Son
To the outsider it may appear a small thing, but car rides with my teen son are of astronomical importance.
More Than A Car Ride
The once friendly, cuddly little boy has morphed into a teenager...