You’re invited to jump into the Holiday Season, with The North County Moms 2023 All Things Holiday Celebration & Gift Guide! Here, we’re featuring some of San Diego’s best businesses, products and services with their season’s greetings and special holiday offers!

There’s something magical about counting down to Christmas – and advent calendars that offer a daily surprise have exploded in popularity!  From the best known childrens’ brands to high end makeup, skincare, and jewelry lines for grown-ups, everyone will find a favorite.

There’s a new children’s holiday book we’re excited about! María Felicia Kelley, the founder of The North County Moms, just published the third title of her Celebrate the HoliDates® kids’ series: December Twenty-Five: 12/25. It’s a Christmas book, and it’s available just in time for holiday gifting. One of the best features… the book rolled out with an original song, sung by San Diego’s own, Rebecca Jade! Jump in to learn more!

Moms don’t have time for elaborate skincare routines – whether they’re mere mortals like us, or iconic model and entrepreneur Molly Sims. Recently, she shared her 5-minute skincare routine with The Local Moms Network CEO Layla Lisiewski. Molly shares her daily routine, using her go-to Yse Beauty products, the skincare line she created.

Becoming a parent and raising kids is an incredible time in your life, but a busy one. And while there are few things more amazing than seeing your partner dive into parenthood, it can be tough seeing your relationship be put on the back burner. That’s why our team at The Local Moms Network is thrilled to share our newest relationship secret weapon, the Cupla app.

Kate McDermott, author of Art of the Pie, was a finalist for the prestigious James Beard award for chefs. She’s also mom to Duncan, 32, who started baking with her as a toddler. This classic pumpkin pie is a family favorite for Thanksgiving. Her secret, expert tip? It should have a slight jiggle in the middle which will set as it cools.

For new parents, it’s not always clear when to introduce dental care to your infant. Here are a few suggestions from pediatric dentist Dr. Angela Lee Masterson of Amazing Kids Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Carmel Valley.

Ailsa Emmel is a mom to 25-year-old twins who currently lives in eastern North Carolina with her husband, a U.S. Marine on active duty. She has built a career as a nurse practitioner with a specialty in Midwifery, but her side gig—as a “lifestyle influencer who loves clothes”—is how she’s quickly gaining a following on social media. “I love to share what I am wearing and what I am loving. I use fashion to express and represent myself. I believe getting dressed even in a baggy pair of sweats makes the biggest difference in my overall mental state,” says Ailsa.

Soliana Sapp is the hilarious social media star whose iconic pink robe is a symbol of relatable mom life. With more than 400K followers on both Instagram and Tik Tok, her audience loves watching her keep it real, which keeps us laughing at the absurdity of...