Conscious Living

Apr11

Conscious Beauty

Posted on Apr 11, 2015

Our skin is the largest organ of our body. We all know it is incredibly porous and quickly absorbs anything put on it, including up to 64% of toxins found in our water, environment and our products. Said chemicals are linked to so many diseases that it makes no sense to continue to buy products with them in it! Not only are they hurting us, they are also hurting our earth. In the past I have written on how to get rid of those nasty...

Apr07

Healthy Travel Snack Ideas

Posted on Apr 7, 2015

No matter how or where you are traveling, snacks are an important thing to pack. What we eat affects us in a big way; who wants to be feeling crappy from that questionable airplane or gas station food on a travel day? Not me! So I find it best to always pack our own travel snacks. Here are a few things that usually travel with us and give us the fuel we need to arrive happy and ready for adventure! Healthy Travel Snack Ideas #1: Fresh...

Mar30

How To Be A Great Parent

Posted on Mar 30, 2015

Parenting is one of life’s greatest challenges. It is an emotional roller-coaster that keeps us on our toes at all times! Parenting can be smooth, it can be bumpy, it can be adventurous and it can be heart-breaking, but at the end of EVERY day, it is rewarding. Honestly, there is no one way to be a great parent. But there are a few things that you can be aware of to get you on the path to being the best parent to your children. 7 Tips...

Mar25

Connect & Stay Connected

Posted on Mar 25, 2015

Starting this website has been an incredible journey. From the creative to the business planning to the writing and learning, it has all been amazing. But my absolute favorite part of MalibuMamaLoves.com is connecting with both new and established friends. To connect and stay connected, that is what I love! I have met some wonderful people in just these short 6 months of being up and running. There are so many incredible people in...

Mar20

How to Raise Happy Children

Posted on Mar 20, 2015

We live in a world that highlights performance with a constant demand for more. Stress overwhelms most adults in today’s societies. Science tells us that happier people out-perform unhappier people. They earn more prestigious jobs with higher salaries and have more success and satisfaction in their love life. When asked what they want for their child’s future, the majority of parents (myself included!) answer simply – For them to be...

Mar16

The Benefits of Exercising Outside

Posted on Mar 16, 2015

As a parent, the weeks just seem to fly by being filled with homework, after school activities, laundry, dishes… and on the list continues. Exercising for us parents always seems to be the first thing we think ‘Oh, I can skip that today and just do extra tomorrow’, and then suddenly I have skipped the whole week! And then I feel crappy, irritated, and frustrated – ok, flabby too! Though I did write about Brilliant Wine being a workout...

Mar15

How to Take Amazing Travel Photos

Posted on Mar 15, 2015

One of our favorite family activities is to have a look at all of the pictures from past adventures together. We have fun talking about the trip and remembering the details. So capturing the essence of each of our family trips has become a big part of every journey! The best photos I have ever taken, I have done so with my smartphone! It is true! I follow these simple tips and get perfect results every time! Here’s How to Take Amazing...

Mar14

The Natural Dentist Cavity Zapper Toothpaste Review

Posted on Mar 14, 2015

Believe it or not, toothpaste can be a tricky thing for kids. Toothpaste can cause behavioral problems in kids, rashes or be just plain nasty tasting. I had a first-hand experience with a friend’s child who once they switched off toothpaste with SLS, artificial colors and ingredients in it, the child’s bad attitude and disruptive behavior stopped within 2 weeks. So I know how important these product decisions can be. I have always...

Mar08

The Benefits of Zumba® for Kids

Posted on Mar 8, 2015

Exercise is a super important part of leading a healthy life. However, getting yourself (and your kids) to exercise daily can be quite a challenge so I am always on the lookout for something fun and unique that really gives a good workout to get involved in. When our Zumba® instructor announced she was starting a Zumba® for kids class I was unsure of what the outcome would be but my kids love loud music and dancing so I signed them...

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,...