Winter seems to be digging its heels and causing cold fronts all over the place. Yes, even in SoCal and this beach family has had enough winter blues. Until it’s warmer for our toes to hit the sand, I am finding new ways to bring the beach into the house. I just hit the jackpot […]
Gifts of Joy
Is it just me or does the season of joy turn into the season of frenzy earlier each year? We barely sneak a peanut butter cup from our child’s Halloween bucket before we’re rushed into the winter holidays. Summer is my absolute favorite season but Christmas is my holiday. I love everything about it except […]
Ride the Waves with Summer Fun
Two years ago, while reading Hands Free Mama by Rachel Stafford, I had so many aha moments about truly being present with my daughter, friends and family. I became the epitome of a hands-free mama, taking in every moment with my daughter. I stopped juggling a million things at once, I put down the phone […]
Water Safety
Keeping with our summer theme, this is the most important post I have written and the one I hope you share. We all know the importance of water safety and teaching our little ones how to swim but are we forgetting to train ourselves? Do you know how to swim? Do you know CPR? Water […]
After Sun Care
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 […]