Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe even burnt-out ? Post pandemic, burnout has been a topic not only for moms, but working women overall. I was always a very organized and highly structured person. I was able to attain my master’s degree while married and holding...
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We recently travelled to Santa Barbara, California in mid-July and brought our toddler along for the fun. We initially thought that a Santa Barbara getaway would best be left for an adults-only trip, we realized we wanted our toddler child to be a part of...
How to Prepare for Disneyland in the Summer with a Toddler
posted by: The Sun Queen
July 18, 2022
Visiting Disneyland is no easy task – particularly when planning for a successful (and fun) day with your little tot. This year we were set on visiting Disneyland in the summer months, specifically late June. Right when school is out for most kids and the...
How to Prepare for Toddler’s First Baseball Game at Angels Stadium
posted by: The Sun Queen
July 12, 2022
It only took us about three years, but we finally made it to our first family baseball game. We are Orange County locals and as much as my husband loves the Dodgers visiting the Angels Stadium is a much more viable option. I was a...
Planning Your Visit to Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine
posted by: The Sun Queen
May 7, 2022
Running out of fun ideas and excursions for your toddler? Then Pretend City is the place to take your curious tot! This post will help walk you through some tips to help plan your visit and make the most of your time there. One of...
2021 has arrived and I didn’t begin the year with too many expectations. Our world continues to ride this pandemic wave and although things are slightly improving, I didn’t want to place any additional pressure or stress on my life. One area of my life...
The Value Behind Taking Time Away from the Office – From the Lens of a New Mom
posted by: The Sun Queen
August 30, 2020
Hi guys- it’s been about a month since my last post. And well, a lot of that has to do with the fact that I’ve been logging in those hours at the office. Many days it’s well over the standard 8-hour day. While working full-time...
Returning to the Office after Maternity Leave – A One Year Recap
posted by: The Sun Queen
July 26, 2020
Prior to actually going on maternity leave, I had everything planned out. Take a couple of weeks off before my due date and then four full months of leave after. I like to plan things. Little did I know that some unexpected hurdles could change...
What to Expect when Breastfeeding and How to Handle Mastitis, a Breast Abscess and Surgery
posted by: The Sun Queen
November 12, 2019
The ability to breastfeed my baby was a blessing but unfortunately a bad case of mastitis turned into a breast abscess nightmare.
Fall Fashion Essential: Adding to Your Capsule Wardrobe
posted by: The Sun Queen
October 7, 2019
One of my favorite things to do each season includes carefully building my capsule wardrobe. The idea of a capsule wardrobe really ignited in me after visiting Europe for the first time, somewhere around seven years ago . I recall my first trip to Paris...