Memorial Day is here. While it is the kickoff of Summer for many, there is a deeper meaner to the day. Please pause from the BBQs, marathon runs, and discount shopping to remember the true message of Memorial Day…to honor those valiant men and women who gave their lives fighting for our country. On Memorial(…)
For the 2015-1016 school year Vallecito Elementary in San Rafael, California will be the first school in the country with all standing desks. The standing desks movement was initiated by 2 parents at the school, Juliet and Kelly Starrett, co-founders of a Cross-fit gym. It’s been said that sitting is the smoking of the younger generation. According(…)
It is privilege to witness greatness. While I’ve always loved sports, I didn’t always watch ESPN. I remember one day flipping through the channels and seeing a young man talking sports with a fresh fade and high energy. I had never seen anything like it. I was used to seeing cardboard cutout talking heads, but(…)
I love a gift bag as much as the next person who loves freebies, but we are going too far. There’s a new trend developing and it’s parents giving gift bags to airplane passengers for baby’s first plane ride. At first I thought, oh this is cute, then I realized, No….no, it’s not cute at(…)
I had a wonderful opportunity to appear as a guest on The Doctors. I was brought together with one of my Facebook friends, Dr. Rachael on the show. After being Facebook friends for a few years we finally met in person. I loved talking about 2 of my favorite things: SOCIAL MEDIA & MOTHERHOOD. Who(…)
LA Galaxy & USMNT legend, Landon Donovan played in his last Los Angeles home game. Thanks to the great people at SoCal Honda, my 10 year old and I were able to cheer him on before a sold-out crowd. The Galaxy battled MLS foe, Seattle Sounders. The game ended in a riveting 2-2 tie. It(…)
College prep is a big focus of attention for parents. We want to ensure our kids are well equipped when we send them off to pursue higher learning. We help them with SAT skills, we stress academics throughout their youth, and we take them shopping for dorm life. If your child is an athlete, you must(…)
Facebook feeds, Twitter timelines and Instagram have been taken over by the ALS #IceBucketChallenge. Former Boston College baseball star Pete Frates, age 29, is the inspiration behind the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. He’s lost his speaking voice as a result of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) however the viral Ice Bucket Challenge campaign he’s inspired(…)
When I had my first son my mom and I somewhat butted heads. That’s an understatement. My mom used the ole, “I raised YOU so I MUST know what I’m doing.” I’m not sure if it was a Gemini/Aries thing, mother/daughter thing, hormones, or what…but she had her ideas on child rearing and I had(…)
I can’t remember the last time I bought a women’s magazine. I love fashion but I don’t like the fake ideology many magazine covers represent. When the world’s most beautiful supermodels, actresses, and entertainers are airbrushed and photoshopped what message does that send to women??? I’m pretty comfortable with my freckles, laugh lines, and crooked teeth.(…)