Manifest Your Magic: The Malibu Retreat to Start 2026 with Intention (and a Little Sparkle)
Let’s be honest – most New Year’s resolutions last about as long as the leftover holiday cookies. But what if, instead of another list of “shoulds,” you gave yourself a real reset – one that nourishes your soul, ignites your purpose, and adds a little extra sparkle to your 2026? I’m talking about stepping fully away from the noise, the to-do lists, the endless multitasking – and tuning back in to you. Enter Camp...
Conscious Travel with Kids: How to Make Family Trips More than Just Fun
Let’s be real – traveling with kids can feel like moving a small circus from one zip code to another. There’s the packing (and repacking), the snacks (never enough), and the mysterious ability of toddlers to lose one shoe everywhere and teenagers to develop the uncanny gift of sleeping through every scenic view – but waking instantly at the word ‘Starbucks’. But what if we could turn all that beautiful chaos into something...
Conscious Travel for Family & Mama’s Healing: Fall Retreat Guide
As autumn approaches, conscious families are seeking more than just a getaway – they want a retreat that nourishes both family bonds and mama’s healing journey. Whether you are local or from afar, I want to share 3 of my favorite local destinations for a fall retreat with a few of my fave tips too! Here’s a curated guide to three trauma-informed, fall-friendly retreats near Malibu in Southern California. Complete with a...
8 Tips To Biohack Your Body Today
Everyone seems to be talking about it… what is this biohack movement? Everyone is very curious about it… how can it help my body reach optimal health? Everyone is ready to try it, are you? Biohacking is the practice of optimizing and enhancing biological (your bodies’) functions through lifestyle changes and technology. Just like there are tons of lifehacks, biohacks are now a thing too that are actually super smart, super health...
Family Travel – What To Do On A Layover In Las Vegas
Generally I dread booking flights with a layover… but not if it is in Las Vegas! The great news is that the airport is literally 10-15 minutes from the strip – where everything is happening. So if you have more than a 3 hour layover in Las Vegas, leave your bags checked and jump in a cab – it should cost between $25 and $35 to get downtown! Our Layover in Las Vegas We had about 5 hours so there was no way we were sitting in the...
5 Reasons To Plan A Destination Holiday Vacation Today!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner with Christmas and New Year’s quick behind it. Also, the 2-week vacation our kids get from school comes with it, providing the perfect opportunity for a trip! A destination holiday vacation is the best. Have you ever thought about a destination Thanksgiving or Christmas and New Year’s trip? My family and I love taking this time to travel and celebrate together, it makes for a very different type...
Gaviota Hot Springs – A Conscious Family Travel Adventure
I love how healing travel, family travel, even day trips are! It is especially cool when you find a little hidden gem not to far away from you that provides an excellent opportunity for a family travel adventure like Gaviota Hot Springs! Recently, my son asked me about The Gaviota Hot Springs in Gaviota, CA – just north of Santa Barbara. So it is not far at all from us down here. I did not even know we had hot springs nearby! I...
8 Reasons To Travel With Your Children
It’s been a hot minute since I have written about the benefits of family travel – travel with your children. There are so many!!!! So I want to take some time now to refresh our memories on why it is oh so good (even though it can be challenging) to travel with your children! Having been housebound for nearly a year on quarantine, many are hesitant to get back out there and start exploring again. And honestly, yes, everything...
6 Reasons To Travel While Healing
Travel is a super powerful way to heal the soul, cleanse the mind and to open your heart up. Experiencing trauma is life changing, nothing will be the same as before. As you go on your healing journey, travel is an impactful way to help you understand, rewrite and reclaim control over your life. First you should read this post on 6 ways travel is healing. It will give you a good understanding of why travel is so healing. Here I want...
The Benefits Of Travel On PTSD and C-PTSD
Science and experience are showing us daily that travel is no longer just for recreation! The evidence suggests that when it comes to recovering from trauma, mental illness or addiction, traveling can have undeniable benefits on PTSD and C-PTSD; on our mental health in whole. Just as different herbal medicines can help relieve and heal our physical pain, travel helps with our mental pain. Travel, stepping outside of your comfort zone,...

Hi There! Let's Share ✩ Explore ✩ Awaken together! I’m a Mama, published author, biohacker, and trauma-informed life coach raising conscious kids who truly appreciate our world through travel. Welcome to the Malibu Mama Loves Conscious Living Lifestyle!





