TIME’S Attachment Parenting: It’s More Than the Cover

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  Unless you have been stranded on a desert island, I’m sure you have seen the cover of the latest TIME magazine, OR have at least heard the buzz it has generated in the media.  The article featured Pier to Peer’s fellow MomsLA blogger, Jamie Lynn (www.Imnotthebabysitter.com) and her decision to practice Attachment Parenting. I’m not one [...]

“Must Have” Art Supplies For Kids and Kids at Heart!

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Confession: I am a hoarder. I don’t hoard things like newspapers clippings, unicorn figurines, or model airplanes; I hoard all types of art supplies. I have so many different art supplies in my collection that I have outgrown the cabinet in our kitchen and have taken over my husband’s maximizer tool cabinet in our garage [...]

Reinventing Myself After Motherhood

Reinventing Myself After Motherhood

Since 2007 when asked if I “worked” or “stayed home” I confidently replied that I was a stay-at-home-mom. I always envisioned myself as a SAHM and fortunately, I was able make that vision a reality. What I didn’t expect is that once I became a SAHM, I kept feeling as if I wanted to experience more, [...]

Fun & Sporty Activities for Kids, Teens & Adults at Adventure Plex!

Fun & Sporty Activities for Kids, Teens & Adults at Adventure Plex!

My name is Allie and I’m a middle schooler at MBMS. I was offered the opportunity to review the Ropes Course and Rock Wall at AdventurePlex in Manhattan Beach. I wanted to get a real sense of what the experience would be like with friends, so I invited my best friend Haley. I have to [...]

Trusting Your Choice for The Guardian of Minor Children

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Simple decisions are hard to come by in parenting, but few are more challenging that deciding who would care for your child in the event that you were no longer able to do so. Today, Sona A. Tatiyants, esq. will share her wisdom in this area with our “peers.” Choosing a Guardian for Minor Children [...]

My Favorite Baby Products

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  The amount of baby products on the market today is mind-blowing! Here are a list of some of my favorite products! What are yours? Aden + Anais Muslin Swaddle Blankets Aden + Anais swaddle blankets are of soft, breathable, natural muslin. In addition to blankets Aden + Anais also makes bibs, burp cloths and other [...]

Sound The Alarm: A Firetruck Birthday Party!

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When I plan a party, I like to start with one piece of inspiration; a location (e.g. My Gym, Travel Town, Art Zone, the beach), an image (a mermaid, a trash truck, Dora the Explorer, etc.), an activity (riding bikes, swimming, etc.), a hobby (music, dancing, etc.), etc. I let that first piece of inspiration [...]

Is My Child Ready For Kindergarten?

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Last week, I registered my beautiful, bright, friendly daughter for Kindergarten….and preschool. Yup. I registered her for both. If you are one of my personal friends or family members, you are likely sick of hearing me talk about whether or not we should send our daughter to Kindergarten next year. To be honest, I am [...]

Jump for Joy at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and *GIVEAWAY!*

Jump For Joy at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park!

{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Dayna!} I am not sure who  had more fun at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park…me or the kids?? I think it was too close to call. We all had a BLAST and can’t wait for our next chance to bounce over and have some fun! If [...]

Easter Basket Ideas!

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Today my kiddos are off from school for one week for Spring break and, with them both home everyday before Easter, my time to shop around and create a fun-filled basket is quite limited. That’s why I decided to get a head start and work on it this weekend while hubs was home to help [...]