Ventura County Mom Collective

St. Patrick's Day is coming to Ventura County!  When you think about St. Patrick's Day you may think about corned beef and cabbage, dodging pinches by wearing green, and hunting for leprechauns. Or maybe you like green beer, listening...

"I have enough friends".... Yep, I have actually heard these exact words come out of someone's mouth. After I got over the shock of the fact that it's just something I've never thought of before, I was heartbroken.   I Get It Okay...

Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it can be demanding, leaving little time for self-care. And as a Mom the idea of self-care can seem far fetched and somewhat irritating when people remind us to do it. But as...

I always love visiting the South. I was excited to check off another city when I headed to Greenville, South Carolina. Greenville is continuing to make several “Best Of” and “Must See” lists and rightly so. No matter who...

If I see another article or book about how everyone's successful secret to success is waking up ridiculously early in the morning, I might scream. What a way to kick start your day! Get work done early, meditate, focus, exercise, read,...

If you could take a magnifying glass to my extended family...really study us...look into the deepest, darkest parts... you would probably describe my family using these words. Broken. Abusive. Lonely. Beyond Repair. And you would be right. My family has experienced our fair...

If you’re like me, you may not have grown up celebrating Lunar New Year. In fact, this particular holiday may seem completely foreign.  You’re not alone. What is Korean Lunar New Year and why is it worth celebrating?  Let’s explore this holiday...

When was the last time you came to Ojai (a Chumash word meaning moon)? Or maybe you live/d here? Perhaps then, you’ve seen majestic Chief’s Peak overhead or witnessed the "Pink Moment" illuminating the Topatopa Mountains at sunset. I’ve resided...

We are honored to bring you our 2023 Guide to Swim Lessons, presented by Survival Swim with Kim and Conejo Recreation & Park District. Living in Ventura County means living in the land of the ocean, pools, and most importantly...

As the person who does 95% of our food shopping in my household, I cannot get over the cost of food right now. At the beginning of the pandemic, I regularly spent approximately $200 a week on groceries for...