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.
How to Make Healthy Habits Stick
Along with the New Year comes a mountain of discussion about healthy habits. There’s no shortage of advice on what to do and how to do it. We’ll save you lots of time and sifting and share the most foundational advice that articles, self-help gurus, and even medical journals espouse: create small, measurable goals.
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”
Why Damar Hamlin Matters So Much to Moms
Just a couple of weeks ago, Damar Hamlin was the guest of honor at the Buffalo Bills playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Just 20 days after dramatically going into cardiac arrest, his appearance – and his trademark display of a heart with his hands – was, to say the least, inspiring.
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.
