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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.
Meet a Mom — Robin Arzón
Robin Arzón is the definition of a fit mom. As the Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, as well as a professional ultramarathon runner, she’s not afraid to work hard to be her fittest—and is inspiring other moms to get out there and do the same. She’s also a two-time New York Times Bestselling Author, and her newest book, “Strong Baby”
María Felicia’s 2023 New Year Body… Cleanse – Day 20
Popeye was on to something! The animated character’s creators were telling us to eat the leafy green stuff long before it became a featured salad on restaurant menus or the pulverized, secret ingredient in fruit smoothies and brownies. Raw or cooked, cleanse or not, spinach is an excellent add to any weekly veggie list!
10 Screen-Free Activities Kids Will Love!
Winter with kids can be tough, even in lovely SoCal. Short days and colder weather can keep us inside, and being cooped up too long with small kids can lead to tantrums, messes and other general destruction and mayhem. To help you through the next few weeks, we’re sharing 10 smart ways to keep kids engaged.
