You are everything

The bad days are because of the disabilityThe good days are because of you The regressions are because of the disabilityThe growth is because of you The struggle is because of the disabilityThe success is because of you The emotions they can't understand are because of the disabilityThe love they know is because of you …

Hot Wheels Ultimate Drive-Thru

Cars are life in this house. My husband is a car enthusiast, long-time mechanic and recreational racecar driver/builder, and neither of his kids fell far from the tree. Whether it's playing with daddy's racecar in the garage, racing any of the one million Hot Wheels in our collection, or out at the store trying to …

Tanaka Farms – Hikari Festival

We recently had the pleasure of visiting Tanaka Farms for their Hikari Festival of Lights and we had a wonderful time! It was a feast for the eyes and the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. When you arrive, download the ListenAnywhere app so you can enjoy festive tunes and hear interesting facts …

Drill Organizers – My Review

The first ever DP I did, I went one bag at a time (it was a tiny DP) and did the entire color because I had no place to store my drills (and they didn't come in numbered, resealable baggies at that time). I ended up with piles of tiny bags taped shut for the …

A Night Out at Board & Brush Lake Forest (sponsored)

The other day, some mommy blogger friends of mine and I got to get our craft on at the Lake Forest location of Board & Brush. To say I was excited is a huge understatement. I have been wanting to do this forever! And let me tell ya...the experience did not disappoint! As soon as …

Confession: One of the Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned Was from My Toddler

One of the most important lessons we try to teach our toddlers is to say they’re sorry when they hurt someone or make a mistake. Sometimes they say it out of reflex or habit. Sometimes they say it simply to try to stay out of trouble. Sometimes they say it and don’t mean it whatsoever. …

(Sponsored) Tale: Sunday Brunch at El Jardin Cantina

Last weekend, a few of the San Diego Mommy Blogger Tribe girls and I were lucky enough to enjoy Sunday brunch at El Jardin Cantina at Liberty Station. From the moment we walked up, we were in love. The decor at the restaurant is just gorgeous and it was photo ops left and right the …

Tale: Picasso Tiles Tube Building Set Review (sponsored)

As a work-from-home mom, I often struggle with keeping my little one entertained. Whenever my schedule permits, I love to take her out on adventures, but a lot of the time, it's just the two of us at home most of the day. As she gets older and more independent, it does get a bit …

Tale: Cortex Toys Block Pack Review {sponsored}

I recently did a post for the San Diego Moms Blog about keeping our toddler entertained screen-free while out to eat. But let’s face it...the struggle is real well beyond the toddler years. We have to turn off the WiFi if we want our teenager to come out of his room! That’s why I was …

Tale: SDMBT Family Dinner at Farmer’s Bottega

The SDMBT recently had the pleasure of of a family dinner hosted by Farmer's Bottega in Mission Hills. We had a long table out on the back patio which allowed us to enjoy the beautiful San Diego summer evening. The kids played happily while awaiting their meals, which our server was kind enough to get …