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Sara Hood and the Lovestyle Movement

I’m honored to be able to share this amazing mom’s story from her recent interview with The Local Moms Network. Sara Hood is a mom of two little boys (ages 9 and 7) and is married to NFL player Evander “Ziggy” Hood who just signed with the New Orleans...

Your Nails’ New Secret Weapon

As moms, life can be pretty rough on our nails. Between wrangling (and cleaning up after) kids, scrubbing dishes and constantly washing our hands, our nails go through a lot on a typical day. Not to mention the effects that other factors like hormones, aging and even...

The Power of a Smile – and a Mother

When Lisa Lori’s first son, Zack (now 18) was born, the doctors told her he had a rare condition, facial paralysis, which would impact his ability to not only move his face (including the capacity to form a smile), but also to eat and speak properly. Her other sons,...

Swim Safety: The Top 10 Things to Know

Summertime is the best time, but with fun days spent around pools, beaches and lakes, most moms are also concerned with water safety—and for good reason. “Drowning is responsible for more deaths among children ages one to four than any other cause except birth...

This Summer at the Library

The Summer Reading Program has begun at Newport Beach Public Library which means that in addition to encouraging kids to read by handing out a Summer Reading Game Sheet and prizes, they are offering a whole bunch of special activities, crafts and performances thru...

Sunscreen for Kids: What Ingredients are Safe & What to Avoid

We all know that sunscreen helps prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer. So it’s a no-brainer that we’re thinking about it more than ever as we head into summer. That’s why a recent article about a study on how readily sunscreens are absorbed into skin (and...