Let’s be real, our posture suffers when we have kids. First, there are changes during pregnancy: bigger belly, bigger breasts, and the spine shifts to sustain the changes. Then we have a baby: we're rounding forward, feeding, staring intently,...
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Do You Whole30?

Have you heard of this whole30? I didn't know it existed until a friend of mine came to a party talking about how she had just finished her whole30.  She said she lost fifteen pounds and felt amazing.  As she...
How To Talk About Periods I am not an expert by any stretch, but this is how I talked to my boys about periods. "Mom! Do you have blood coming out of your BUTT"?! My kids barge in on me when I'm...
March 16th of 2020 was the night before my 40th birthday. I squeezed a birthday dinner in with one of my girlfriends because we knew that the next day everything was going on complete lockdown due to the Coronavirus. I...
There is one simple way to improve both your pelvic floor health and your mental health and it is something you already do, every single day. Breathe! It is almost that simple. Breathing is one thing we do every...
Not too long ago, I came across a meme that said, “All these viral 'moms are losing their minds’ articles are great and all. But is anything changing? We have a spotlight on moms, and everyone seems to agree...
You know that morning routine saying, "the early bird catches the worm." But, what if you don't want the worm because you were attacked by worms as a child and now stick to bugs that are all around. Now, let's...
With this pandemic dragging on, many people are looking to digital sources for at home workouts that won’t break the bank. Luckily, Instagram is full of amazing accounts that offer FREE home workout tips and routines.   Check out the 10...
2020 shaming. How many times last year did you hear, or maybe even said, "ugh, 2020 strikes again!" It is like we are shaming a year in our lives, in history. I get that years don't have feelings, but we...
The New Year is here! You know what that means - it's time to start a new fitness routine and focus on your well being. In this OC Mom's Guide to Fitness at Home, you will find all the must-haves...
Like every other person, I have a Coronavirus story to share, which relates to how to get a free COVID-19 antibody test. Back in the spring, my family and I experienced typical COVID-19 symptoms. First it was my four-year-old...
"I have TOO MUCH time on my hands," said no mom ever. Am I right? Yes, I am because I'm a mom and I know exactly what it is like to try and do all the things.  And part...
I have two kids – a three year old daughter and a five year old son that attend an in-person hybrid program at school and they both can wear a mask. This isn’t a political post, by any means. These...
As humans, we are creatures of habit. Habits (like making a to-do list) that give us comfort in knowing what’s coming next. As moms, we are usually the drivers and influencers of our household's habits. A big thing to...

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OC Moms Guide – April 2024

April is blooming with a bounty of fun family-friendly activities, including celebrations for STEM month (including the solar eclipse!), Passover, Cherry Blossom Festival, and...

OC Moms Guide – March 2024