Ventura County Mom Collective

Looking for a fun day trip? We love to visit Solvang in Santa Barbara County. Solvang is about 90 minutes from me here in Simi Valley. Even less if you’re further in Ventura County. My toddler, Mabel, and I...

I love giving and receiving presents. I love finding the perfect something for that special someone. I love shopping…until I don’t. Listen, sometimes even before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins, I’m exhausted…tapped out…not so much interested in shopping...

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 magical theater to Christmas tree...

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 places to see Santa in...

The holidays can be a tricky time of year. It can be a time to get together with family and friends, exchange gifts, share meals, and celebrate the magic of the season. For many though, it can be a...

There are different ways we transition from season to season. Quite literally–Spring to Summer, Summer to Fall, Fall to Winter–But also in the practical ways we move throughout our weeks and days.  Transitions Are Tricky For our family, transitioning from fall...

2023 Shop Ventura County :: Local Holiday & Christmas Gift Ideas! Our 2023 Guide is brought to you by the businesses featured below. At Ventura County Mom Collective, we are passionate about all things VENTURA COUNTY! When possible, we encourage you...

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 guide to December family events...

Whether you are seeking a tall one, a squat one, a full one, or a Charlie Brown one, picking out the perfect tree will be a breeze when you visit one of the following Christmas Tree Lots or Christmas...

Do you ever get the hankering for a childhood comfort meal? Years back, when I was an adult, but a young one, I suddenly had the craving for a wonderful childhood meal that I adored.  I realized I hadn't had...