Fancy Lady Chicken Salad
Chicken salad makes a lovely make-ahead lunch served in lettuce cups, with crackers or on toast, but in warmer weather it also makes a great no-cook dinner. This version from The Local Moms Network food contributors Habitual Hostess can be made with rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken breast, to take it from easy to effortless!
Summer Recipe Round-Up!
Summer is around the corner and the seasonal shortlist of recipes below will take you from Memorial Day to Labor Day. From potlucks to backyard barbecues, there’s something for everyone.
Stylish Storage — Woven Baskets
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.
Bespoke Dentistry — Building a new tradition of dental care excellence in North County
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.
How to Make Emotional Connections with Your Tween
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.
Why “And” is one of the most powerful words in motherhood!
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.)
Kristin Cavallari’s Salmon BLT Salad with Spicy Tomatillo Ranch
Kristin Cavallari’s Salmon BLT Salad with Spicy Tomatillo Ranch just might become your favorite healthy, easy meal for this Spring and Summer. The Hills star and Uncommon James founder just published her new cookbook, Truly Simple, which is chock full of weeknight meals, but Kristin says this recipe is one of her go-to’s for lunch and dinner.
Meet Julie Kucinski — Co-founder of Wile
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.
5 Tips for the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Party
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.
5 Last Minute Gifts for Mother’s Day!
Need a handful of last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas for the mom in your life? Read on!