Around Town

It turns out stylish storage is not an oxymoron. Whether you’re looking to tidy up after toddlers, add a natural element to a serene family room, or update your decor with chic accessories, think wicker.

Since we last visited the spa-like, Bespoke Dentistry’s dental offices of Dr. Leah Stempfle in Del Mar Highlands, as expected, the practice continues to rise as a standout in North County. Instantly, you’ll be reminded of its state-of-the-art dental equipment, astute interior design, gracious amenities, comprehensive oral analysis and a team of dedicated and professional staff members who add a finishing touch to each of the office’s unique elements.

Forging a strong relationship with your children while they are in their tween years (specifically, 9 to 12 years old) can help you all better weather the teenage years and beyond. But connecting with your tween can sometimes feel like a tall task. A new book from Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Amanda Craig, Who Are You & What Have You Done with My Kid?: Connect with Your Tween While They Are Still Listening, is helping parents do just that. 

The word “and” can be one of the most powerful words in motherhood. Mothers often state how they feel and then attach “but” to downplay those feelings — or worse — reverse course. (Think of all the times you say things like, “I’m feeling overwhelmed, but it’s OK, I can handle another task” and then sign on to chair the school fundraiser, or “I’m exhausted, but all new moms are” and push through instead of taking a nap.)

Julie Kucinski has spent years working for beauty and wellness brands as a strategist, consultant and creative director. When a client asked her to identify opportunities in women’s health, she presented perimenopause as a huge, but untapped market—and she heard crickets. So, she co-founded Wile — supplements for perimenopausal women.

Cheers to Spring—and what better way to kick off the season than with a killer Cinco de Mayo fiesta? We recently threw together a soirée with a little help from 21Seeds, a female-founded infused tequila brand we love, and our talented friends at Habitual Hostess. Here are 5 tips for a party you’ll want to repeat every May, whether it’s for a group of your friends or your family.

Blazers are the definition of a fashion mom hack. “Busy moms need pieces they can just throw on and go,” says fashion contributor Kristin Koch, “and tossing a blazer on over jeans and a tee or dress is the easiest way to create a chic, put-together look in seconds.”