Around Town
Norovirus 101 — Symptoms, Prevention
Norovirus. Moms everywhere are hearing a lot about it, and many, unfortunately, are experiencing the full force of it in their own household. We’ve got 6 things to know about norovirus, from the symptoms to how to prevent it (hint: hand sanitizer just isn’t enough).
Winter Board Books for Kids
Winter is here and we are celebrating with our favorite picture books showcasing the magic of snow-filled days! Grab some hot chocolate and enjoy snuggling up while reading these whimsical winter reads!
Sulhee Woo, aka the Bento Box Mom
Sulhee Jessica Woo (aka Bento Box Mom) waded into the waters of social media, as a mom with a marketing background just looking to share some of her life. After a little trial and error, Sulhee Jessica, mom to three girls, struck a chord and her following started to grow. For this week’s Meet a Mom interview this talented creator shares a bit about her path to almost 6 million followers on TikTok, her cookbook, and more.
Meet a Dad—Trey Kennedy, Social Media Star
Social media star Trey Kennedy has 13 million followers who love his unique humor, including plenty of parenting satire. And he’s just released his first children’s book, How You Got Your Name. With two kids under two, Kennedy is this week’s Meet a Dad interview on The North County Moms!
The Power of Speaking Up: Why Women Must Share Their Midlife Health Stories
Dr. Manna Semby, ND, MSCP, IFMCP, a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, shares details about her upcoming Perimenopause ‘Broken-Rung’ Hypothesis TEDx talk in La Jolla. She’ll be discussing how midlife health challenges can disrupt corporate leadership goals.
Meet a Mom — Deb Podlogar of Mocktail Mom
Deb Podlogar is known as the “Mocktail Mom” to her almost 200k followers across social media—and she recently trademarked the phrase. If you’re contemplating Dry January, sober curious or just looking for mocktail ideas, this girl mom of two (22 and 16) is a must-follow.
Meet Scott & Linda Sharkey, Founders of Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
Get to know the story behind the Sharkey’s brand.
Meet an Entrepreneur: Elizabeth Banks of Archer Roose Wines
Elizabeth Banks is an accomplished actress (30 Rock, Pitch Perfect, Hunger Games), director (Charlie’s Angels) and producer. She’s also a mom of two, and now an entrepreneur, as co-owner and Chief Creative Officer of Archer Roose Wines.
9 New Year’s Eve Cocktails
Cheers to the new year, from our families to yours! And a special toast to you, Moms, for shepherding your herd through it all. Here’s a shortlist of New Year’s Eve cocktails and mocktails—perfect for the 31st or any time you have something to celebrate.
5 Ways for Moms to Stay Happy Over the Holidays
Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us “making” the holidays—aka moms. We’ve got some tips to help actually feel lots of moments of joy during the most marvelous time of the year!
