Ventura County Mom Collective

Let’s get uncomfortable and start the conversation. Shall we? Let's talk about mom guilt. Mom Guilt I’ll go first…. When I had my beautiful daughter Faith, I was self-employed, which meant that if I didn’t work then I didn’t get paid. I...

My family has been enjoying sunny afternoons at our local pool.  The water is cool, there are summer time snacks at the snack bar, and my kids love trying the water obstacle course and diving boards.  Most often it...

I love traditions! The comfort of the familiar each year. A pattern or something to look forward to, brings a smile to my face. A tradition can be anything that you make a priority as a family. It doesn’t...

We are so fortunate to live in a place where we experience endless days of sunshine (check out our Guide to Indoor Play for those rare rainy days).  This allows our children to run and play and enjoy a...

Summertime is here and kids everywhere are looking forward to an abundance of fun. However, every time summer rolls around the possibility of experience a major heat wave  can ruin plans. Experts advise to stay indoors, cool off, and take much...

Good Sleep and Moms As a mom, getting quality sleep is one of those long lost memories.  I underestimated the cost sleep deprivation would have on my body.  All the advice I received to "sleep while the baby sleeps" and...

It’s late Summer… super HOT, and the kids are extra snacky and getting really bored! Get them in the kitchen STAT and make some cold healthy, summer treats together! I’m sharing some really fun, yummy, and healthier recipes to keep...

For the Love of Another Fall For last beach days and camping trips and playing video games until midnight. For the glory of sleeping in until noon and one more afternoon lounging in the sun. For one more hoorah before school...

How is it August already!! With only a few short weeks left until the carefree summer days end and school begins, let's make sure to enjoy all the great August family events and fun things to do with the...

When the summer heat has you stuck indoors, but your own house is getting a bit too small (and messy!) pack up the kids and try out these great indoor spaces for big and small. The kids get all...