Malibu Mama Loves

Feb26

What to do in Solvang, CA with Kids #FamilyTravel

Posted on Feb 26, 2015

A group of Danish-Americans left the Midwest in 1911 in search of a warmer location to settle in. They found the Santa Inés Valley and quickly decided to call this place just Northwest of Santa Barbara home. They gave it the name Solvang, Danish for “Sunny Fields”. 100 years later it has become a hub for Scandinavian culture out here on the west coast. With incredible architecture, numerous Danish bakeries and restaurants,...

Feb24

Chalkboard Label Stickers by Kansas Review

Posted on Feb 24, 2015

When Kansas contacted me to review their new chalkboard stickers, I was excited! Who doesn’t love stickers that you can write on with chalk? These babies have many uses, thankfully they come 48 in a pack!! Kansas sent me a package of these chalkboard stickers in exchange for my honest review. I was really pleased to see that they arrived in a white envelope, the least amount of packaging ever – a big bonus for me! You can buy these...

Feb20

Family Travel Friday

Posted on Feb 20, 2015

Welcome to the first week of Family Travel Friday linky party! We are so glad you can join us! This week, link up to 3 posts about your favorite family trip and then stay to explore some other friend’s travels! The top 3 link’s will be featured next week so be sure to check back to see if it is you! Voting is open to everyone so please vote on your favorite post each week to help us choose the best ones! So let’s get...

Feb19

Video Baby Books

Posted on Feb 19, 2015

It is a constant struggle for us parents to capture every important moment and milestone in our young ones’ lives. I never seem to have the right camera ready at the right moment. And pictures of ourselves with the kids? Forget about it!! Until I met Francine Michelle, creator of Video Baby Books. Video Baby Books are my new favorite shower gift for 2015, what an amazing find they are! Francine Michelle is an award-winning film maker....

Feb18

How to Cope when Parenthood Overwhelms You

Posted on Feb 18, 2015

First came love, then came marriage, then came the baby in the baby carriage. Our baby came amidst stories of love and wonder at having a new life. I asked questions of everyone and was given answers of everything will be blissfully easy. Hmmm….. Well, after 2 step sons and a set of Irish Twins, I can tell you they all lied to me!! Yes, parenting is amazing and honestly, I would not change any of my experiences for anything in the...

Feb17

How to Deal with Traveling Stress

Posted on Feb 17, 2015

As fun and amazing as traveling can be, stress can also play a big part. Whether you are traveling for work, holiday or to visit loved ones, there are some very simple steps you can take to minimize your traveling stress. 1st Tip on How to Deal with Traveling Stress Check out vacation package options. There are packages available with everything from flight, car rental, food, hotel and excursions all included. All you have to do is...

Feb15

True Skin Care Under Eye Gel Review #TrueForYou

Posted on Feb 15, 2015

I suffer from dark circles under my eye. Ok, there may be some wrinkles (from squinting in the Malibu sun of course) there too…!! When True Skin Care contacted me to do a review for their new True Skin Care Under Eye Gel I was excited! True Skin Care Under Eye Gel can be found on Amazon (it is Prime), here is a description of the product: ANTI-AGING this unique blend of the most effective natural ingredients includes Peptides, Aloe,...

Feb12

2015 Winter Resort Wear

Posted on Feb 12, 2015

A tropical holiday has been on my mind for the last couple of weeks. Looking good helps you to feel good so I have been checking out what looks are really trending right now for 2015 winter resort wear. Calypso St. Barth is one of my all-time favorite lines of luxury resort wear and lucky for me they have a store right here in Malibu! So I thought it would be fun to stop into Calypso St. Barth and get the inside scoop from the leading...

Feb11

12 Weeks to a Flawless Fanny – Week 12

Posted on Feb 11, 2015

This is the final week in the 12 Weeks to a Flawless Fanny! It has been so much fun working out with you! Be sure to check here to enter our easy contest to win your own 2 free personal training sessions with Aime, The Butt Babe. Aime has changed my body. Not only am I looking better, but I am feeling better. I am so excited that I can bring an opportunity to you to feel the same way so head on over to our facebook page and give us a...

Feb08

Catering at Jeannine’s in Westlake

Posted on Feb 8, 2015

A friend of mine recently hosted a baby shower at Jeannine’s in Westlake. She was so pleased with it I thought I would share her experience with you! Elizabeth Dean is the event manager at Jeannine’s in Westlake and she does a fantastic job. Though I have yet to have her help me plan an event, I have been to her Thirsty Thursday event at Jeannine’s – every Thursday she brings in 3 Wine Labels and does a $5 wine tasting! I...