For many families, summer vacation is almost over already! (How can that be!?) We've packed in camping trips or travels to visit relatives, barbecues with family and friends, get togethers with neighbors we seldom see during the rush that comes with each school year. We still have a few weeks ... [click to continue]

I am sitting here, sun shining in the window, kids playing upstairs and am searching for the perfect playdough recipe. The one that doesn't dry out, the one that takes color well, the one, in short, that will be remembered forever by my children as the BEST invention mom ... [click to continue]

Hi, North Santa Barbara County Parents! Michelle invited me to take part in this adventure, and I look forward to contributing! I am a freelance author with an extensive knowledge of the Central Coast. I was born and raised in San Luis Obispo, have lived in southern San Luis Obispo County ... [click to continue]

When I think of Mother's Day, so many thoughts and feelings spring to mind. Often, I think that Mother's Day is every day, I mean I am a mom all day every day, why do I need one day out of the year to remember it? I am ... [click to continue]