Around Town
Spring Pea & Three Cheese Cashew Pesto
Springtime ushers in cravings for fresh flavors and bright colors — and this Spring Pea & Three Cheese Cashew Pesto checks all the boxes. It’s super quick too! “By just blending a few ingredients together, you’ve got a master sauce in under 10 minutes,” says...
5 Spring Vegetables to Add to Your Shopping List
Spring is for revamping – and your meal options are no exception. If you are a creature of habit, here’s a nudge to try some new, seasonal options. To help savor the very best of spring gardens, Stefani Sassos, Registered Dietician, offers five healthy suggestions.
Meet a Founder—Marina Khidekel of Hugimals, Weighted Plushies for Kids
When Marina Khidekel was struggling with stress, she turned to weighted blankets to try to get a better night’s rest. She ended up creating a more elevated version of the blankets that feels like a real hug—Hugimals. We asked the former Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health editor to share more about this popular new product.
Your Child’s Dental X-ray — The Benefits of This Diagnostic Tool
Dr. Breanne Reid, pediatric dentist at Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, with offices in Solana Beach and Carlsbad, explains why parents should understand the effectiveness of dental X-ray technology when prioritizing their children’s dental health.
9 Earth Day Books Your Kids Will Love
To help honor Earth Day, Rosemary D’Urso, aka Library Mom, chose five fantastic books perfect for the occasion. Check them out here!
Mom Burnout—What It Looks Like, How to Prevent It
Motherhood is a lot, and it’s a lot from the moment you give birth until…forever. Mentally, emotionally and physically the demands of parenting are all relentless. Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu, a Harvard-trained reproductive psychiatrist and a mom of two shares more about burnout: how you can tell if you have it, why not to ignore it, how to prevent and, and most importantly, how to heal if you’re suffering from burnout.
Spring Sip—Carrot Orange Margarita
If you’re looking to mix up a new spring cocktail for Easter, Mother’s Day and beyond, think outside the classic mimosa. This Carrot Orange Margarita from Alston and Leigh, the moms behind Habitual Hostess is not only tasty, it’s full of Vitamin C to keep your immune system doing through the end of the school year.
Traveling with Kids—Tips to Survive & Thrive
Traveling with kids has been called a business trip, and for good reason. Follow our tips to make it go as smoothly as possible.
Meet a Mom — Lia Yoon, Founder of Radiant Lab
Lia Yoon is exactly the calm, knowledgeable, friendly and highly skilled nurse practitioner you want to oversee your skincare goals and to administer the procedures that help you achieve them. In this week’s Meet A Mom, we chat with Lia to learn more about Radiant Lab, her expertise in aesthetics and her life as a North County Mom!
Meet a Mom—Hilaria Baldwin
When we talk about mom-shaming, few have experienced it with as much fervor as Hilaria Baldwin. The mom of six says she uses the criticism as a teaching moment for her kids. In this week’s Meet a Mom, Hilaria shares lessons her own life is teaching her kids and more.
