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Chic Cover-Ups for Summer
When it comes to making your beach or poolside outfit perfect, a cover-up completes the look. Fashion Contributor Kristin Koch, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen magazine and the mom of three behind Closetful of Clothes says cover-ups are not only pretty, but versatile, too.
Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Salad is a crowd-pleaser for any summer barbecue. It lasts in the fridge for a few days, so make extra on the weekend for easy weekday lunches. Can’t find cotija cheese in your local grocery store? Substitute feta or parmesan.
Meet a Mom — TikTok Star
Meghan Martin is a pediatric emergency room physician, a mom of four, and now, a TikTok star, with 1.3 million followers and several videos getting picked up everywhere from Good Morning America to Scary Mommy.
Comfortable & Chic Summer Sandals
For summer, there are few wardrobe pieces more essential than a great pair of sandals. The ones you’ll reach for over and over? Styles that are both cute and comfortable, says Kari Molvar, Senior Editor at Forbes Vetted as well as a mom of two.
Whole 30 Grilled Romaine Salad with Parmesan Crumble
It’s officially summer—and grill season! If you haven’t tried grilling veggies, it’s time to start. Throwing everything from root vegetables to lettuce onto the grill sweetens and enhances both flavors and textures—trust us, they’ll give any salad a run for its money.
Family, Fun & Fireworks — July 4th in San Diego!
From Coronado to Oceanside and multiple points inland, The North County Moms has a curated listing of some of our favorite venues around San Diego County in celebration of Independence Day. Scroll through our calendar to select the best experiences to celebrate The Fourth with family, fun and fireworks! Be sure to click the links for additional details and times.
Meet a Mom — Lauren Kay Soufleris of The Knot
Lauren Kay Soufleris is a NYC mom of two and the Executive Editor for both The Knot and The Bump. For this week’s Meet a Mom interview, this chic and talented mom to George (7 ¾) and Eleanor (5) shares all about her job, her go-to mom uniform and 5-minute makeup routine, and how therapy is an essential part of her motherhood toolbox.
Talking to Your Kids About Losing Baby Teeth
🦷Many young children are apprehensive about losing their baby teeth, especially when it’s the first one. As a parent, you can ease that nervousness considerably, if you know the right things to say. Check out first loose-tooth anxiety suggestions from Breanne Reid, DDS, a beloved pediatric dentist at Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Solana Beach and Carlsbad.
Splish, Splash and Safety: Dive into our Pool Safety Rules!
Summer has arrived! And the allure of swimming at the beach or in pools, lakes and rivers becomes irresistible. However, it’s essential to identify potential risks. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death in children aged 1 to 4, and it often happens quickly and silently. Be sure to read our new blog post by London Blake of Main Street Swim School. London offers up lots of reminders and suggestions for water safety in any environment.
Sesame-Sriracha Watermelon Poke Bowl
This Sesame-Sriracha Watermelon Poke Bowl from Joy Bauer of the Today show can be made days ahead, so it’s a perfect meal prep summer staple. It’s vegan but packed with protein from edamame, and a flavorful summer lunch or light dinner. For more from Joy, follow her on Instagram.