Author Archives: momscape
Fun at SeaWorld San Diego: What You Don’t Want to Miss
SeaWorld was indisputably the highlight of our San Diego family vacation last summer. And we’re not alone. SeaWorld Adventure Park in San Diego is one of the most popular attractions in Southern California, and it has a little something for … Continue reading
Nine Easy Ways to Find Cheap (and Free) Baby Stuff
Raising a baby can be expensive, but, with a little online savvy and some help from your friends, you can save bundles and even find some free baby stuff. Here’s how to save money on baby and find the best … Continue reading
Celebrating Life with Children in October: 22 Simple Ideas
With leaves crunching underfoot and gorgeous colors overhead, October is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Here are more than 20 simple ways you can celebrate the simple life with your children this month. Take your children … Continue reading
It Does Get Easier: A Message to Mothers with (Very) Young Children
One foggy, fuzzy day when I had three kids under the age of five, I happened to be sitting on a park bench near a group of very put-together moms. (Foggy and fuzzy didn’t describe the weather, just my mental … Continue reading
What You’re Thirsting For: The Health Benefits of Drinking Water
Here is a secret to revitalization, particularly effective for the afternoon blahs: Treat yourself to a tall glass of water. Water has wonderful restorative properties. It is a natural, fat free appetite suppressant that contains no calories and no cholesterol. … Continue reading
Ready, Set, Sew: How to Stitch and Embroider on Your Scrapbook Pages
I love the look of sewing on all my papercrafts, from scrapbooking layouts to greeting cards. Sewing and embroidery adds dimension without a lot of bulk and has the added benefit of attaching elements to the page in the process. … Continue reading
“Love, Mommy: Writing Love Letters to Your Baby” Book Review
“What was I like as a baby?” All moms know how their kids’ eyes light up when they hear stories about themselves as babies and young children. All moms also know that when a mother takes the time to record … Continue reading
Journaling for Kids: 5 Tips to Help Your Child Start a Personal Journal
My personal journal has long been a confidant, a creativity tool, and a way of finding clarity like no other. So as soon as my children were old enough to grip a crayon, I started encouraging them to keep their … Continue reading
Daddies and Slippery Socks: A Salute to Fathers
There is just something about a daddy. If Mom is a sustained, lasting light, then Dad is a spark. It is certainly true in my family, where the men simply produce a different kind of energy. Dads and Grandpas are … Continue reading
The Surrender of a SuperMom
“I took care of Callie,” my three year old announced. Callie had been starting with that little whine that babies adopt to alert mothers and sisters that their new crawling tricks have them wedged behind the furniture. But the whining … Continue reading