Health + Wellness

Ummm, what happened to Summer?! Summer has come and gone... If you’re a mom of young kids, it may feel like it flew by! It was a bit of a blur for me trying to balance building a business, keeping...

Calling all moms on Team Pumpkin Spice! Tis’ the season for all things warm and filled with pumpkin spicy deliciousness, yet so many of those tasty treats are loaded with sugar and high in calories.   Not to worry, Pumpkin.  I’ve got...

We sat at my parents’ house drinking coffee and mimosas, eating cinnamon rolls, and taking turns opening presents. It was our first Christmas as a married couple. I reached for a gift from my husband. Practical gift givers that...

"Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride." ~John F. Kennedy Great Bike Trails in Ventura County You've dusted off the bikes, pumped up the tires and are ready for an adventure.  Not sure where to go in our...

Our social environment has a pretty significant impact on our health. Our mental, physical and emotional health can all benefit from a fulfilling, supportive, nurturing community. Your health is impacted by your community. An often overlooked part of self-care involves...

Do you enjoy eating healthy when you eat out?  And of course, you still want it to be delicious right!  Maybe you are event looking for a place that is family-friendly.  I am sharing my top 3 must try...

"I wanna go outside!" - Me at every age My Love of the Outdoors I owe my love for the outdoors to my parents. We spent many summer weekends exploring our natural environment.  From the Sonoran Desert, to the high country...

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...

Summer Snack Survival  Do you have a picky eater, a chronic grazer, or a house full of hungry hormonal teens? Maybe you’re an expectant mom eating for 2, or a mom that’s sooo busy managing the household and kids while...

Is This You? Back in January, you swore that you’d start to workout and despite your best intentions maybe that didn’t happen.  Perhaps, you did manage to move your body, but compromised your meal plan a few too many times.   Why...