Ventura County Mom Collective

Over the years, my diet has drastically evolved. I grew up on diet sodas and fast food, then went vegetarian at 14. That only meant a steady dose of pizza. I used to drink much more heavily and have...

It is such a sad story to live a life where you cannot be completely who you are due to how others might take what you say with a mind created tone. It is a sad life to live...

Sometimes I make my mind up about things. And then sometimes I make them happen. Most of the time, I maintain that I make them happen by working like 100 hours a week and multitasking every moment of the day and...

Sledding, Tubing + Snow Play Just Hours From Ventura County Looking to take the family sledding, tubing or just play in the snow this year? Snow is a very rare occurrence here!  Some children don't even know what snow is! ...

$2,500. The amount my parents paid to adopt a little Korean baby almost 39 years ago. “It was a lot of money back then,” my mom says. “I was worth at least double,” I respond jokingly. I move through life with an easygoing...

Have you ever thought about raising your own backyard chickens and having farm fresh eggs every morning? There is a reason they call it “chicken tv”; it’s because you will want to turn off your tv and hang out...

Welcome to the dawn of a new year, a perfect opportunity for parents to embrace the art of mindful parenting. As we bid farewell to the old and usher in the new, let's explore the power of presence and...

As we slide into 2024, I’m planning on practicing being more present, intentional, grounded & balanced. I’m sharing my wellness wisdom so you can also become more connected to your body and transform how you feel mind, body, &...

We made it to January!! And if you are like my family, you might be looking for some fun things to do with the kids in Ventura County this month!  The days are chillier and it gets dark sooner,...

Whoa! Before you send me a message about how snobby or silly that sounds that my kids only wear name-brand clothing, let me explain. Target + Walmart Until just a few years ago, Target and Walmart were my go to stores...