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Evereden’s Baby Products are the perfect baby shower or baby sprinkle gift

Moms who have “been there before” know which items they received at their first child’s baby shower were practical and which were not. One thing a child will always need is a bath! Newborn skin can be so sensitive, the last thing you want to give is something that will irritate them. Made by Moms […]

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Shop Local and Benefit the Community at Gratitude Market in Culver City

When I first started this blog seven years ago, one of the first events I produced was a fundraiser, Desserts for Disaster Relief, benefiting the victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. I am grateful to everyone who came together to help raise money for relief efforts, and am thankful for their friendship and kindness. […]

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Helpful items for virtual school

So much has happened since school went virtual for Los Angeles Unified School District students in March due to COVID-19. It started off really rocky, with complaints from parents and students alike. Now, almost a month into the Fall semester, my daughter and I have gotten into the groove and are not completely hating it. […]

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Things you might already own to help you stay clean “down there”

unsplash-logovisuals Finally, my laziness to get rid of things I don’t regularly use paid off! My husband would disagree, but I also know he doesn’t want to overpay for necessities such as toilet paper. Before you read on, know that this post contains affiliate links. Westside Mommy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC […]

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Learning games and toys to get right now

Now that the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has most of us home-bound, how does one entertain themselves and their family during this time? I grew up without cable television, some toys, a brother and sister, and a big imagination. I researched some low-cost, screen-free entertainment options that are both fun and educational. Please note that these […]

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New Baby Nice-to-Haves

Several weeks ago, I posted New Baby Necessities, about basic items for caring for a new baby. Since then, I’ve used some items I found super-helpful, most of them received as gifts or gifted hand-me-downs (which I prefer). I’m sure this list will grow, but here’s what I’ve loved so far: *This list contains affiliate […]

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New Baby Necessities

My kids are over five years apart. By the time I got pregnant with my second, I didn’t have much baby stuff left. Thankfully, I have a wonderful network of mom-friends who supplied me with maternity clothes, baby clothes, and baby items. Even though it was offered, I declined a baby shower, due to pregnancy […]

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Food makes the best Valentine’s Day gift

This post is sponsored by Milk & Eggs. I am part of the Milk & Eggs ambassador program. This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are honest and 100% my own. “A way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” but as a woman, I have to say the same goes for me. As […]

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Dealing with Winter Colds without medication

Every year, around this time, I get sick. Mainly, I blame it on the drastic weather change, and usually it’s because I make a trip back East. However, this year we didn’t fly out of town, and I’m still feeling miserable. My mother was never one to buy over-the-counter medication, let alone see the doctor […]

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Test Prep with TEST TUTOR Publishing

The following is a paid, sponsored post for Test Tutor Publishing Gifted and Talented Testing Growing up, I attended both public and private school. While there were several differences, one thing remained: and abundance of tests. These aren’t just the tests the teachers administer, but standardized tests given to all, or some students. As a […]

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