OC Mom Collective

Learning to use mental shifts can help you speak with more confidence. Many people ask Jessica how she has overcome her fear of public speaking - and the answer may not be what you think. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfBoo1Y-po4&t=24s Our experiences shape us, and they...

Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post for AMA Skincare.  However, all opinions are 100% our own and we stand by AMA Skincare and all that we endorse. After the birth of my son I started to notice that the "pregnancy glow"...

From SNL shout-outs to articles in high brow publications like The Atlantic, adult coloring books are everywhere! So, when I saw the giant display of them at Michael's I decided to give one a try. However, there is much...

The other morning I was attempting to go to the bathroom in peace.  However, as a mother of a three-year-old and six-month-old, that never happens.  Both of my boys were trying to get my attention as I was doing...

I have been known to watch the show Who Do You Think You Are? once or twice where celebrities take a look at their genealogy. I used to think it was odd that some of them would get so...

Yes, I know, it's hard to believe that I could ever say anything dingbatty - yep made that word up too. However, before becoming a mom I actually said quite a few things about motherhood that I'm now completely...

When I was pregnant with my first born, I did what most soon-to-be moms did, I read up on what to expect with having a baby. The section I did skip over was the type of deliveries you can...

It's wintertime, and that means cold and flu season is upon us. Ordinarily, when I get sick I'll take a natural cough syrup and drink lots of herbal tea. If it's a really nasty bug that won't go away after...

An open letter to all the moms who silently grieve: Dear those of you silently hurting, Years ago there was a campaign in the mental health profession to help the “Silent Grievers”, at the time this referred to children.  The campaign...

  I have a confession to make - I love gifts.  In fact, I love gifts so much that when someone gets me a gift that doesn't make any sense I actually feel offended.  Now, before you stop reading and...

My husband and I dated for three years before we got engaged. I remember how dating him was so much fun. I planned every weekend with something new to do. We went to the aquarium, museum, wine tasting and...

Marriage takes time and commitment. How do you keep your marriage alive and thriving when time is an issue? Whether you are in the stage of little ones or older children, having your marriage focused only on your children will...

I have a love-hate relationship with formula. This month my daughter turned 1. It was an especially reflective and emotional moment in motherhood for me. As cliche as it sounds, I simply couldn't comprehend how quickly a year went by. ...

Friday, January 8, 2016: the day we took my almost 4-year-old to Disneyland. It was the longest day of my life. Okay, okay. I won’t get all dramatic, because it was pretty fantastic, but… the day got off to a less-than-stellar...