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Apple Cider Margarita
It’s Fall, y’all! If you’re mourning the end of summer margie season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess.
Sober Over the Holidays — Advice from the Founder of Whole30
Skipping the booze at Thanksgiving and the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some smart tips can help you be successful.
Fluoride vs Hydroxyapatite — What’s the best toothpaste for my child?
Dr. Breanne Reid, dentist at Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, regularly shares her extensive dental knowledge with our North County families. This month, Dr. Brea discusses the trending topic of fluoride and fluoride alternatives in the prevention of cavities.
SoCal FALL FIT Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkins are more than their alter ego — i.e., the jack-o’-lantern that many of us force them to become around the hallowed 10/31. Simply: Pumpkins are the modest beginnings of a great fall soup!
Ohai — 5 Ways Local Moms Are Using This Amazing Ai App to Simplify Their Lives
Keeping track of a never-ending list of to-dos, appointments and tasks is a full-time job, on top of, parenting and maybe also working an actual full-time job….That’s where Ohai comes in.
7 Experience Gifts the Whole Family Will Love
If you already feel overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, you might not be thrilled about adding more to it this holiday season. Why not add experiences to our shopping list this year?
Bach to Rock – Carlsbad — GRAND OPENING!
Our new TNCM marketing partner, is Bach to Rock Music School in Carlsbad. Be sure to check out their grand opening celebration this Saturday 11/15 from 9am – 5pm. Tap for details!
December Twenty-Five: 12/25 – Celebrate the HoliDates®
It’s time to celebrate the Christmas season with a countdown to the big day! TNCM founder, María Felicia Kelley’s third title of her Celebrate the HoliDates® kids’ series: December Twenty-Five: 12/25, brings Christmas day into focus. One of the best features… the book has its own original song, sung by San Diego’s own, Rebecca Jade!
Toy Gift Guide for Babies, Toddlers, Big Kids
Holiday shopping is a big part of the mental load of motherhood this time of year. Let us help lighten the load. We’ve got five guaranteed winners, for each kid category: Babies/Toddlers, Big Kids and Tweens. Pick these up early and get to the holiday-shopping finish line sooner!
No-vember — 9 Things to Say No to This Month
No-vember: This new term is all over social media, and moms everywhere are embracing it in real life, with good reason. It describes the act of saying no to protect your physical, emotional and spiritual energy this month. Read on to discover 20 things to consider turning down—but you’ll know your own No-vember boundaries best.
