Erin Magallanes
Becoming a Coach
I am always looking for activities for my kids, sports, dance, art, nature; you name it! But as my brood has grown from one child to three, my resources are spreading thin. The cost...
MOPO, an App that Helps Me Get Out and Live
Many of us are still trying to figure out how to live with the ongoing pandemic of covid-19. While many may choose to move on completely, others are still scared to step out; finding...
Is Wine for Moms?
I've never been one to drink, and sure I had my college years with some memorable and not-so-memorable nights. But I never liked how it made me feel, especially as I got older. Having...
10 (mostly) Cheap Ideas to Enjoy Summer and Avoid Boredom
Like most, I am ready for a break when school is out. But let's be honest, your kids are not. They like routines, being busy, and love seeing their friends. My oldest just graduated...
My Husband is a Respiratory Therapist and Our Daughter Tested Positive for COVID
At the start of COVID, my husband and I agreed we would do whatever it took to keep the kids safe. My husband is a respiratory therapist, which is probably the worst job if...
The Great, Big Challenge of Making Mom Friends
Apart from being a mom, having mom friends is another challenge I never thought I'd have. When you're a new mom, it's very easy to feel like you're stretched too thin, with all your...
Should We Move Out of California?
I’ve been reading a lot of people are making a move out of CA for many reasons. Either the pandemic rules were too much, housing values skyrocketed, so many cashed out and bought bigger...
Working on Me
Throughout my time of being a mom, I have this guilt that likes to weigh me down. I think I’ve had it my whole life but it has shown up stronger than ever as...
Happy Baby, Happy Wife
They say happy wife, happy life, well in my house it’s happy baby, happy wife - then happy life!
These past four days, my baby got his first fever. But that wasn’t the hard part....
COVID Normalcy
Recently, I came across an article about not being able to go back to normal until you’ve tested positive for COVID. For some this may be true, but I can only speak for myself...