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Coastal Bliss at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Coastal Bliss at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

My family and I love a good staycation in our own backyard so we recently spent the weekend at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa and had such a peaceful and fun time! We haven’t stayed here in about 5 years and we were very excited to be back!             The Property   The Westin… Read More

Family, LEGOLAND, Restaurant Review, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 1

Self-Care Day at Countryside Marketplace

Self-Care Day at Countryside Marketplace

Spring is in the air and my favorite season to spend time outside. This past week I took a much-needed mom self-care day at Countryside Marketplace in Menifee and spent my afternoon eating, shopping, and getting pampered.     With over 50 shops, restaurants, and specialty stores, there is something for everyone at Countryside Marketplace! I was so excited to be hosted for… Read More

Lifestyle, Momcation, Mother's Day, Motherhood, Restaurant Review, Retail, retail therapy, Self-Care, Southern California, Vacation, Wellness 0

The Cassara Carlsbad: The Perfect San Diego Vacation Destination

The Cassara Carlsbad: The Perfect San Diego Vacation Destination

My family and I recently stayed at The Cassara Carlsbad in North County, San Diego and we had a wonderful hosted weekend. The resort sits on 12 acres just a short 2 mile trip from the beach overlooking the Carlsbad Flower Fields, The Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and the Pacific Ocean. Oh and did I mention it is right next door… Read More

Family, Food, LEGOLAND, Restaurant Review, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Back to School Shopping Day at the Countryside Marketplace

Back to School Shopping Day at the Countryside Marketplace

It’s back to school shopping time! Have you taken your children back to school shopping yet? We look forward to back to school shopping every year but this year it was very important to make the experience extra special since both of my children are staying home this year until further notice. I knew taking them on a special trip… Read More

Back To School, Children, Family, Food, Restaurant Review, Retail, retail therapy, Southern California 0

Celebrate National Mac & Cheese Week at Noodles & Company

Celebrate National Mac & Cheese Week at Noodles & Company

Have you heard the news? Tomorrow is National Mac & Cheese Day and you can celebrate all week from July 14-July 17 at your local Noodles and Company!     And if you are a Noodles Rewards member like me, you can also get a free small Mac & Cheese with any purchase of a regular entree as a Noodles Rewards… Read More

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Let’s Talk About: My New Food Obsession at Noodles & Company

Let’s Talk About: My New Food Obsession at Noodles & Company

I have always had a love relationship with Noodles & Company. I have been eating there for years and have tried pretty much everything on their menu, so I was ecstatic when I found out they were coming out with some new dishes this month! And then I was given the opportunity to partner with them to not only try… Read More

Food, Lifestyle, Restaurant Review 0

Let’s Talk About: A Wonderful Place to Play & Wander at The Loews Hollywood Hotel

Let’s Talk About: A Wonderful Place to Play & Wander at The Loews Hollywood Hotel

As you know, my work takes me to Los Angeles quite often for media events, press junkets, red carpet premieres, and movie screenings but I typically don’t spend the night because I end up rushing home to be with my children. It’s rare that my whole family is able to take an entire trip with me but we recently we… Read More

Family, Lifestyle, Restaurant Review, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Let’s Talk About: Princesses Make More Magic

Let’s Talk About: Princesses Make More Magic

“If your heart is in your dream. No request is too extreme. When you wish upon a star. As dreamers do. Fate is Kind” – Louis Armstrong (Pinocchio)     I am still pinching myself about the event my friend Jenny from Princess Turned Mom and I hosted this past month at the Napa Rose restaurant at the Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland. We… Read More

Blogging, Disneyland, Event Planning, Events, Food, Motherhood, Restaurant Review, Southern California 0

Let’s Talk About: Luxury Family Bowling at Splitsville

Let’s Talk About: Luxury Family Bowling at Splitsville

My family and I kicked off this past weekend at the new Splitsville in the Downtown Disney® District of Anaheim for some dinner and bowling!   This luxury two-story venue is huge!! It houses 20 bowling lanes and 600 dining tables!  They even have outdoor seating with a covered patio and a stage that features live music 365 days a year! And… Read More

Disneyland, Family, Food, Restaurant Review, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Let’s Talk About: Saved By The Max

Let’s Talk About: Saved By The Max

I can’t express in words how fun it was to travel back in time from 1989-1993 and have brunch at the Saved By The Max pop up restaurant in Los Angeles! From the second you walk through the door you are transformed back to the early 90’s and literally feel like you are on the set of the show. I… Read More

Events, Momcation, Restaurant Review, Southern California, Travel 0

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Hello! I am Dr. Kim and I am The Parentologist! I am first and foremost a wife and a mom. I am also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist. I hope through my professional and personal experience we can collaborate with each other on how to better ourselves and our relationships with our families and our children.

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Hello! I am Dr. Kim and I am The Parentologist! I am first and foremost a wife and a mom. I am also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist. I hope through my professional and personal experience we can collaborate with each other on how to better ourselves and our relationships with our families and our children. Read More…

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