What is it about water that just draws us in? I can sit next to it or dive right in and be totally content for hours, no additional entertainment needed. After several hours poolside last weekend, I realized I neglected to reapply my favorite mineral sunscreen and this water baby got burned. Ouch! If you […]
Summer Gear
Bringing the house to the beach (that’s what it feels like!) I try to be a minimalist but let’s face it, sometimes you just gotta bring some added fun to the sand. As my daughter gets older I have noticed the amount of items in our beach gear has multiplied. Seriously, where is all this […]
Giving Back to Your Community
One person, One Day… Giving back to your community begins with one person and one day. A simple act of giving of your time or resources will have a ripple effect including the positive impact with your children. Volunteering can be as simple as a beach cleanup, a beautification garden day, an hour serving food […]
Stay Hydrated
Summer Essentials – Water Scientific fact: our bodies need water to survive. Just like a plant will die without water, our bodies will not function properly when dehydrated. Water should be your plus one at every event. Become besties with your water bottle and never leave home without your trusted friend. How do you stay hydrated […]
Summer Essentials to Protect Your Skin
Mineral Sunscreen recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation It is officially my favorite season of the year and from one beach mama to the next, I’m here to share my summer essentials including mineral sunscreen for the whole family. Living in Southern California where the sun is pretty much always shining, sunscreen is a daily […]
Ocean Books for Children
Favorite books from my urban beach baby to yours… Visit coral reefs and underwater worlds with some of the best ocean books for children. Through reading you can transport your family into an ocean adventure. It’s a rainy weekend here in Southern California which means no sea breeze for my family and sand making it’s […]
Keeping Summer Alive
Beat winter blues with your summer vibes It has been pretty impossible to figure out the winter weather in Southern California this year. One weekend it’s perfectly acceptable to wear flip flops and hit the water and the next it’s time to dig out your winter jacket. If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, […]
Setting Intentions
What is your vision? I love the idea of starting each year with a blank slate and carving out time to think about the future. To compliment my post about discovering your passions, I am inviting you all to give yourself time and space to create a plan of action for yourself by setting intentions […]
Discover your Passions
Take a time out from constant noise Hello all! It has been so long since I sat down to write because simply I couldn’t calm the constant noise to hear my own thoughts. Each day from sunrise to sunset my world was cluttered and frenzied. It has been a year of finding out what I […]
Getting to a State of Awesomeness
It’s all about the Oola Disclosure: I received a complimentary advanced copy of Oola for Women for this post but opinions expressed are 100% mine. Oola: derived from the expression ohh la la!; a state of awesomeness; a life that is balanced and growing in the key areas of health, finances, career, relationships and well-being. […]