Ventura County Mom Collective

There are a million articles I could write based on our recent trip to Tanzania, where we (mostly my husband) opened a lodge (his home country) over the pandemic.  From ways to sleep better on 22 hours of plane...

Aquariums to Visit with Kids :: Ventura County and Beyond Did you know we have a handful of small, wonderful aquariums and sea centers in or near Ventura County?  Since you may not be able to drive to the Aquarium...

When I went to Flagstaff last spring, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I contemplated a bit (ok, a lot) whether to fly or drive. The thought of my first flight post-2020 gave me some anxiety and I love the...

Today, more than ever before, the path of comparison is easy to find and hard to step off of.  Constant social media posts scream in our face……  “LOOK AT HOW GREAT SHE IS AS A MOM!” “THEY HAVE THE BEST VACATIONS!" “Her...

I have been in the arms of a loving partner.  I have been surrounded by caring family and friends.  I have experienced the warm squeezes from the tiny embraces of my very own children and still felt very needy...

Recently, I was listening to a podcast interview with a writer, and the author said to the host, “stories build connections.” It’s true. The act of writing can feel isolating, but publishing or sharing a story means someone will potentially...

I wish you could have met me 20 years ago.  When I was a bright eyed and carefree 20 year old. Before I got lost in motherhood.  WHO I USE TO BE Man, was I fun! I loved to laugh and...

Wishing you all the luck of the Irish this month! Overbooked: March Book Recommendations FOR MOM:  The Lost Girls of Ireland Written by Susanne O'Leary You might not be in Ireland right now, but you will certainly feel like you are when you read this one! ...

Libraries are fundamental to our communities! Even though technology keeps getting better and many people use tech-friendly ways to read, libraries still offer an abundance of great resources and a safe place for our community and readers. Benefits of the Library Libraries are...

Do you love to read? Do you want to connect with other area moms and talk about books? Or really, talk about anything?!? We need one another, we need to read, and we need to have meaningful adult conversations in our...