Back when I was a pregnant mother, there was one or two maternity wellness/retail stores in the Valley that I frequented. To be honest, it was more about selling maternity wear and baby-related products and less about services for new or expecting moms. I'm happy to say that times have changed in the Valley and there is now a wellness concierge service called Mommy To Be Wellness. This Valley-based company offers mobile pregnancy spa services … [Read more...]
Hiring a Nanny or Sitter for the First Time
As a mom there are times where you’ll need to hire childcare for your family. Whether it’s a nanny for the workweek or a babysitter for an occasional date night, I understand that it can be a challenge to find qualified sitters to watch over your kid(s). Not sure where to get started with hiring a nanny or babysitter? Our friends at Sittercity have provided us with a guide to help you find the support you need. Use code REALMOMSFV30 for … [Read more...]
Scribble Transforms Artwork into a Keepsake Book {Giveaway Contest}
I remember when my daughter was in preschool, and she would come home with piles of artwork that she created during arts & crafts time. I used to keep them in a box, display a few on the refrigerator door and give the rest to her grandparents. As the preschool years turn into elementary school years and even now that she is in a high school advanced drawing class, the dilemma is always, “what do we do with the artwork?” Enter Scribble, a … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Shopping Guide: Products for Any Age and Stage
Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my back-to-school shopping guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Parents and students alike are excited (or dreading) back-to-school. Having fun, new items to take to school, read, eat or drink can help take the sting out of it. Even if your child has already started school, it’s not too late to purchase or order these products because they can be used year-round. For the … [Read more...]
Nail Garden Porter Ranch {Salon Review}
Getting a mani-pedi at Nail Garden Porter Ranch is a blissful and relaxing experience. From the moment that you step into the salon, it’s like you’ve been transported to a peaceful garden. Nail Garden Porter Ranch opened its doors in June 2022. The beautifully decorated salon offers manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements (acrylics, gel manicures, etc.) and waxing services. Recently I visited Nail Garden and was treated to their Garden … [Read more...]
Friday Feels: Winter Edition
TGIF, we made it through the week! This winter has brought so much rain to SoCal and I feel like we are one step closer to floating away. Despite the crazy weather at times, I’ve been running around the Valley – here, there and everywhere. Fortunately, we are going to see some sunny skies soon on Sunday, which brings me to the first topic in my round-up of things that I am feeling this week. Oscar Sunday As a pop culture enthusiast, the … [Read more...]
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