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Host a Valentine’s Day Party for Your Family
A holiday dedicated to love seems like a no-brainer for moms, but even the best of us are prone to pressure to make it perfect. This year let’s keep it simple!
Valentine’s Day Spin Art
This Valentine’s craft is not only adorable—and a perfect gift for friends or grandparents—it’s a ton of fun for kids of all ages.
Valentine’s Day Guide 2024 — Love Life
We’re showing our appreciation during the month of February with The North County Moms’ 2024 Valentine’s Day Guide! We get to feature some of San Diego’s select businesses & services that prioritize a spirit of love & care while nourishing, flourishing, and sharing!
14 Reasons Why I Love You!
Starting February 1st, put a heart with uplifting words written on it on your child’s door each day until Valentine’s Day ❤️ Remind them WHY you love them so much. This is such a fun, new family tradition!
Meet a Mom — Layla Lisiewski, CEO and Cofounder of The Local Moms Network
When Layla Lisiewski became a mom eleven years ago, she had recently moved back to her hometown to raise her family. After leaving a career in finance and a second career as an artist, she combined her research and creative skills to gather resources she was looking for as a new mom. Today, there are over 100 websites nationwide, from CT to CA, that make up The Local Moms Network.
5 Phrases to Help You Instantly Connect with Your Kids
Saying “I love you” is fundamental in a healthy relationship with our kids. Those three words are so powerful. Still, we may notice our children craving more.
Valentine’s Day Dessert Board
We love this Valentine’s Day dessert board from our food contributor, CatwithaK Cooks, and think it will for a sweet activity and family-friendly snack. Not only is it colorful and festive, it’s easy to use it as a template and go with any ingredients you have—and your kids will eat.
Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
Valentine’s Day is almost here and we have the perfect read-aloud books focusing on love, kindness, and friendship that are packed with kid appeal!
February Fourteen: 2/14 – Celebrate the HoliDates®
The end of January is a great time to begin thinking about what February has in store! María Felicia Kelley, the founder of The North County Moms, suggests you carve a little time to Celebrate the HoliDates® with her book about the traditions of Valentine’s Day—February Fourteen.
Pregnancy Apps — 5 You’ll Love
If there’s one thing pregnant moms aren’t lacking in this high-speed, digital life, it’s information. What we once trusted to Google search is now available in detail through a medley of apps. Yet the options at our fingertips can even get overwhelming, until now. We’ve narrowed down our top 5 pregnancy apps.
