OC Mom Collective

When the tragic San Bernadino shootings occurred in December, though I had already spent the previous few weeks mourning for the victims in Paris, Beirut, and Colorado Springs, this particular event truly struck me to the core. San Bernadino County...

When a new year approaches, it is hard not to look back at the past year and reflect. What did I accomplish? What did I do with my time? I have to say that I feel like I wasted...

I can’t even count how many times I’ve been to Disneyland. When you work for “The Mouse” and you have a coveted Silver Pass, you can go for FREE – with three friends – whenever you want!  For a Disneyphile...

I must preface this by saying I am in love with my husband and I am also in love with my little baby boy.  There is a lot of love for both.  Lots.  Just. I. Love. Them.  {Okay so...

I'm walking down the hallway of my high school, attempting to navigate the crowd when an extremely tall girl pats me on the head like a puppy.  I realize I am pretty short, 5'2" isn't exactly the size of...

As I lay on my bed and stare at my wedding pictures hanging on the wall, I feel as if I’m looking at a stranger’s photos. It seems like a lifetime away that my husband and I were that...

As a teacher, my friends with young children are always asking about educational sites and apps. There are so many websites out there for entertainment. Why not find a site that will keep your child entertained and teach skills...

3 Goals this Mama Wants to Keep! Another year has come and gone. I find it funny that we set resolutions each year with good intentions to meet them, but somehow in the midst of being a busy mom, wife,...

When I first starting nursing my son I was extremely aware that my actual boob was exposed.  I generally tend not to expose my breasts, generally *wink wink.*   In any event, as things became more and more second nature...

When Apple announced they were coming out with a smart watch, I'll admit, I immediately wanted it. Not because I need to have the latest tech gadget, or because I swim in a mountain of cash like Scrooge McDuck,...

I don’t know about you but in my first few months postpartum I did not feel like myself, in fact, I felt downright crazy! As a cognitive therapist, I help others avoid anxious, negative, and judgmental thoughts. I pride myself...

Are you thinking about using cloth diapers?  Do you have a super naggy friend who keeps telling you about the financial and environmental benefits of using cloth diapers?  If so I might be that friend!  I mean, here are...

I often wonder if CaveMoms (yes I made that term up) had it better.  Or maybe the correct term is easier.  Aside from the obvious not having any modern medicine to rely upon and the occasional wild beast storming...