Around Town
Meet a Mom — TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones
As co-host of the third hour of the TODAY Show, Sheinelle, Jones shines a light on some of the week’s biggest stories, alongside Dylan Dreyer, Al Roker and Craig Melvin. At home, she is Mom to three: son Kayin (13) and 10-year-old twins, Uche and Clara.
Meet Personal Stylist & Fashion Consultant — Carrie Harkin
North County is lucky to have the exceptional services of a top-notch, well-versed fashionista, by the name of Carrie Harkin. Carrie is a Personal Stylist extraordinaire. And today, she’s our featured fashion expert. Carrie is going to help us find the great good in approaching our closets with eyes wide open.
Après Ski Style for February
Whether you’re hitting Big Bear or Tahoe for February break, skiing in Aspen, or just fending off our recent chilly temperatures, looking chic is half the battle. Fashion Contributor Kristin Koch, mom of three and editor-in-chief of Seventeen magazine — and self-professed après ski aficionado — gives her stylish cold-weather picks from knit hats to shearling-lined booties.
Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing
A salad you can prep ahead makes weekday lunches or dinners come together quickly. This kale salad from Kathleen Ashmore is served with a super-easy homemade hummus dressing (just combine hummus, olive oil, lemon and salt). Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein and enjoy all week long!
Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics — A Practice Profile
Episode 1: Introducing Dr. Breanne Reid, Pediatric Dentist — North County families are fortunate to have a new pediatric dentist to care for the dental well being of their children. Last fall, Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, with two locations in Solana Beach and Carlsbad, got a new partner, Dr. Breanne Reid. Read Dr. Brea’s story in this first installment of “Great Smiles — A Practice Profile.”
Marshmallow Lollipop Hearts
Valentine’s treats like these Marshmallow Heart Lollipops from South OC Moms are both an activity for kids to help with and a festive snack. Happy Valentine’s Day, Moms!
Meet Aliza J. Sokolow — Author of a New Book for Picky Eaters
Feeding our kids and introducing them to new and healthy foods can feel like a part-time job in and of itself. A new book from food stylist, photographer and private chef Aliza J. Sokolow, THIS IS WHAT I EAT: Fun Activities for Mindful Eating is full of activities, journal pages and other fun ideas that will help your kids become great eaters.
Meet a Mom — Actress Michelle Lee
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Michelle Lee, an accomplished actress, stuntwoman and single mom, with a career that spends decades. Currently, she appears on Paramount+’s “Blood & Treasure”, as Violet, the lead character’s partner in crime.
Bach to Rock Encinitas — Quarter Note — February 2023
It’s time for the quarterly newsletter from Bach to Rock — the “B2R Quarter Note” — only available on thenorthcountymoms.com. If you’re looking for North County’s most community-connected music school that gives your kids an opportunity to perform at popular community events and venues, B2R Encinitas invites you to stop by, see their studios and hear their sound of music.
Chinese Chicken Salad from Habitual Hostess
If you love making hearty salads when hosting girlfriends for a book club, wine night or game night, this is the salad for you! It’s also perfect to make when you are having another family over and you order pizza but want something easy and casual to also serve to grown-ups.
