OC Mom Collective

To get to the point of this tale, let me give you a one sentence summary of my life: I grew up in the Midwest (Kansas to be exact), became a doctor (dentist), started a beautiful family of my...

Have you heard of Juneteenth? I will admit that I didn't know about it until sometime within the last several years when a friend mentioned to me how it was part of her family tradition. Despite what I had (not)...

Exciting news for fashion-forward beach-loving women in Huntington Beach! The Salty B, a brand-new women's boutique, opened its doors, just in time for summer.  Founded by Hattie Ruggles and Alicia Cox, two local entrepreneurs with a passion for fashion and...

One of the blessings of living through the COVID pandemic was our last pregnancy. We had always wanted three, but the timing had never been right and with two young kids in tow. We had always been too busy...

Preparing for the birth of your baby can be overwhelming. If it is your first baby, it is often a deep dive into a whole new world. Your body is changing, your life is changing, your hormones are all...

Now that the school year has almost come to an end – we can celebrate that it is almost summertime! While summer looks different for every family with a mix of travel, adventures, and normal life, we wanted to...

I am an egg salad sandwich. As a member of the “Sandwich Generation,” I decided naming myself after a sandwich that I can’t stand seemed fitting. What does it mean to be a member of the Sandwich Generation? It means that...

Living in Southern California, we have access to some truly beautiful beaches. And we love to visit different ones, though there are some that are better than others. If you like beautiful beaches of all shapes and sizes, read...

Before I had children I used to think that when a mom complained about not having enough time to shower that she clearly was being lazy.  Didn't babies sleep all day? Couldn't she squeeze in a shower when the...

Writer’s block is real. And for someone who pays their mortgage writing words for a living, it can be a real dread. Sometimes it’s a matter of failing to prioritize. Other times it’s a lack of inspiration or a...

Starting a new business as a new mom is a great idea. You have so much to offer, and you're not going to let anything get in your way of doing what you love. You may be wondering how you...

When you get a note about your water being turned off because of construction or road work, it is never ideal. It is always great to have a heads up to prep though! I thought it might be helpful...

It was early afternoon, and my hand was stretched through a plastic case gripping on to his hand. His tiny fingers wrapped around my thumb. He writhed from the pain medication, gasping for air. His pulse-ox monitor, and every...

    With summer break coming up it can cause a flood of emotions for moms: sad, anxiety, excitement, and happiness. It can be caused by various reasons such as changes in routine, responsibility to keep kids entertained all...