Malibu Mama Loves

May03

5 Reasons to Rent a Boat from Bass Lake Watersports

Posted on May 3, 2016

Recently my family and I stayed at The Pines Resort on Bass Lake. One of the perks to staying at this resort is that the Pines Marina is the home to Bass Lake Watersports – a full boat rental company. Being that I am a huge water person, there was no way that I was going to let this opportunity to cruise pass! About Bass Lake Watersports Bass Lake Watersports is family owned and operated and has been in business for 20 years – so I...

May02

The Pines Resort in Yosemite Madera

Posted on May 2, 2016

We recently took our first family trip to Yosemite National Park. It was amazing! Of course, before planning this trip, I had no idea where to go or stay. So I checked out the Visit Yosemite Madera website for all of the local 411 and decided to contact them for help in planning this trip. They connected us with The Pines Resort – a unique lake resort owned and operated by a family to help other families enjoy the peaceful, serene...

May01

Family Travel Vlog from The Pines Resort in Yosemite Madera

Posted on May 1, 2016

Good Morning from The Pines Resort in Yosemite Madera

Apr28

9 Reasons to Visit Yosemite National Park This Year

Posted on Apr 28, 2016

National Parks are a great place to have a family adventure. And of all the national parks – there are over 400 – Yosemite is one of the incredibly amazing ones. Did you even think to visit Yosemite National Park? Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited parks in our nation, and now I know why. We recently visited Yosemite Madera County. We had so much fun that every day next week, starting Sunday May 1st, I will...

Apr26

7 Reasons to Renew Your Wedding Vows and How

Posted on Apr 26, 2016

When I became engaged and started the wedding planning, I was torn. I wanted a big wedding with all of our friends and family, but I also wanted a destination wedding – something exotic! Of course, what my mother wanted trumped it all, so a fun, big friends and family affair in Newport, RI it was! And I hoped that on our 10th wedding anniversary, we would have another one, a destination wedding this time. Our 10th wedding anniversary...

Apr24

5 Reasons to Have a Destination Wedding & Where To Go

Posted on Apr 24, 2016

Our first wedding was in Newport, RI at a venue that my mother had found and fell in love with. I remember it being a fun event that took loads of planning beforehand which left me exhausted afterwards. Now, as I am starting to plan our second wedding (we will be renewing our vows on our 10 year anniversary this September) I think back to everything that went into planning that special day. And though I would not change any of it for...

Apr17

9 Ways to Find Your Passion Sooner Rather Than Later

Posted on Apr 17, 2016

When we become parents, our passions in life take a back seat, change… or just get forgotten! Not having something of our own to be passionate about in life can leave us feeling bored and unfulfilled, even as busy parents. So carve some time out and try the following exercises to find what makes you passionate as a parent! 9 Ways to Find Your Passion Sooner Rather Than Later Write down all of the things that make you feel something...

Apr12

7 Gadgets Every Mom On-The-Go Needs

Posted on Apr 12, 2016

Technology never ceases to amaze me. Inventors are out there creating things every day that really do make our lives better. I feel like every time I google ‘latest gadgets’ I find someone has created something to solve a problem I have had! It is incredible. With Mother’s Day rapidly approaching, I thought I would share my top 8 gadgets that have made my On-The-Go MomLife that much easier this year! 7 Gadgets Every Mom On-The-Go...

Apr10

Why Every Mom Needs A Break

Posted on Apr 10, 2016

We love our children more than anything in life. However, the Momlife is tricky. Carrying the responsibility of another human being (or several other human beings) is a tremendous task whether you are a stay-at-home mom, work-at-home mom or are a 9-5 career mom. It means you are on duty, 24 hours a day. It means you have a long list of things to worry about. It means you will need a break periodically. Breaks don’t need to be long...

Apr07

Sun Defense Foods

Posted on Apr 7, 2016

Have you heard about Sun Defense Foods? I knew there were a couple of foods that carried the ability to protect us from the UV rays if we ate them, but I had no idea there were so many, or that science has been studying this for a while now! When WaxHead contacted me to review their organic, safe for our bodies and our oceans, sunscreen, I first checked out their website GoWaxHead.com and that is where I saw the Sun-Defense Foods...