Around Town
Easy Weeknight Meal: Keto Coconut Lime Chicken
\We can’t think of many things more valuable than a super simple, healthy meal that our family will happily eat—a reliable and reasonable babysitter, maybe? This One-Pan Coconut Lime Chicken from Keto Your Way, from Julie Smith, is one of those go-to meals you’ll turn to repeatedly—weeknights and weekends!
Teal Pumpkin Project
For kids with serious food allergies, Halloween can feel like yet another fun thing they miss out on. That’s where the Teal Pumpkin Project comes in.
Meet a Mom—Conservationist Bindi Irwin
Bindi Irwin became a household name when she was just a little girl, as the daughter of beloved Australian wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin. The world fell in love with Steve and his family, including Bindi, her brother Robert, and their mother Terri, by watching their international hit series The Crocodile Hunter. Read our interview.
Help! My kids don’t have a perfect diet!
As we head into the Halloween season, the treats kids add to their daily diet can get a little out of hand. But worry not! North County’s most sought after pediatric dentists at Great Smiles PDO have some can-do suggestions to help you lean into the healthy stuff… so the not so healthy nibbles impact the teeth a little less.
New Mom Hack Alert — Evite’s SignUp Sheets
Planning class parties are one of those mom tasks that feel like work even though you don’t want them to. Plus, they have a nasty habit of sneaking up on you. As we head into the holiday season, two of the party planning moms from The Local Moms Network—CEO Layla Lisiewski and Westport Moms’ Megan Rutstein—are sharing their best tips.
Embrace Fall: Eating Seasonally in our Sunny San Diego by Francesca Orlando
Fall is a great time to consider food choices and embrace seasonal eating. In San Diego, that means delicious produce that nourishes our bodies, supports local farmers, and reduces our carbon footprint. Nutritionists Francesca Orlando explores what’s in season — from apples to pumpkins to squash and more — with suggestions to minimize Halloween sweets and seasonal recipes.
SoCal Quick Fish Tacos by Chef Danny K
It’s the first Tuesday of October, so that makes it National Taco Day! Guess what was cooking in our kitchen? Check out this version of fish tacos, compliments of our “family chef”.
Get Your Kiddos Moving at Stage Door Dance
Kids like to move! And since Since 1997, Stage Door Dance in Encinitas has been a North County studio committed to teaching dance to kids — toddlers to teens. The benefits of “toddler dance moves help develop motor skills, balance and coordination,” according to the American Public Health Association.
Fall Sneakers You’ll Wear All Season
Sneakers are the ultimate style mom hack; even while you’re (literally) running after kids, you can look great. Plus, a great pair of fall sneakers can go with anything: jeans, leggings, dresses, skirts. Because moms don’t have time to be second guessing their own outfits, especially when they’re already dealing with morning wardrobe drama with toddlers or tweens.
Should You Let Your Child Go To A Sleepover
Sleepovers can be a childhood rite of passage full of fun, friendship and memories. But they can also cause anxiety for parents for many concerns: physical safety, emotional readiness, bullying, screen access, and more. Two child psychologists and moms share what you need to know when considering a sleepover invitation.
