Even before I was a mom, I was very strict about wearing sunscreen. And now that I am a mom, I am very strict about putting sunscreen on my children and teaching them about sun protection. I started teaching them about the importance of wearing sunscreen at an early age so they are very accustomed to putting it on before… Read More
Ways To Take Control of Your Eczema
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to write about the signs, symptoms, and treatments available for atopic dermatitis or eczema. All opinions are my own. My Experience with Eczema As someone who suffers from eczema, it is important for me to not only be on top… Read More
Eczema: Everything you Need To Know About This Dermatologic Condition
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to write about the signs, symptoms, and treatments available for eczema/atopic dermatitis. All opinions are my own. My Eczema Story I never showed any eczema symptoms (less commonly known as atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema that is chronic with symptoms ranging from… Read More
TOP 5 “Five Minute” Daily Self Care Ideas for Moms
Mother’s Day may be over but that doesn’t mean self care needs to be. But let’s be honest, how are you supposed to self care when you are quarantined at home without a moment to yourself, when you exhausted from working, parenting, homeschooling, cooking, cleaning, and entertaining your children all day, etc. Spas, salons, and gyms are closed so what… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Top Ways To Prevent Diaper Rash with Pinxav
If you are a mom, chances are you have or will have a baby with a diaper rash. It’s inevitable since it is such a vulnerable spot for your baby’s skin. In fact, you’ll have to change about 6,000 diapers in your baby’s early years and 75% of all babies will develop diaper rash at least once every six months!… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Dating Your Spouse
I almost can’t believe my husband and I celebrated our 9 year dating anniversary this week! Being parents of two small children and both working outside the home, as well as not having many resources and childcare assistance, we rarely get alone time together, and even more rarely get quality alone time. Keeping the love alive in a long term relationship… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Living a Hawaiian Lifestyle
I have been very fortunate to have traveled all over the world throughout my lifetime, starting internationally as a toddler. I have been to over a dozen countries and even have dual citizenship with the US and the UK. But despite all the places I have been, my favorite place to travel has always been Hawaii. I have been to… Read More
Let’s Talk About: A Quick and Easy Way To Self Care
As a therapist, I advocate self care for all of my clients on a regular basis. But as mom, I rarely take my own advice. Each day is packed to the brim with my abundant workload combined with never-ending household responsibilities and raising two young children. The rare times I don’t have something pressing to do, I sleep, which can… Read More
Let’s Talk About: My Responsibilities as a Mom & The Lessons I Want To Teach My Daughter
GIVEAWAY + DISCOUNT CODE AT BOTTOM OF BLOG! As a mom, I believe it is one of my responsibilities to teach my daughter that she is always enough. I have written multiple thesis papers and have completed numerous research studies on positive body image and have had plenty of clients that have suffered from negative self worth. I know… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Behind the Scenes: The So Cal Spring Social
About a month before my son was born, I hosted my first Blogger Brunch event for local bloggers and shop owners. I purposively kept this event very intimate with only a dozen women from the San Diego area. As soon as the event ended, I was contacted by a lot of other local mom bosses asking when my next event… Read More