It’s small. It’s cheap. And it might just be the MVP of your medicine cabinet. The pulse oximeter isn’t flashy, but trust me, when someone in your house is sick, this little clip-on device becomes your BFF. It tells you two key things: your oxygen level and your heart rate. No guessing. No WebMD spirals. Just facts. As a mom of… Continue reading Why Every Household Needs a Pulse Oximeter (Yes, Even Yours)
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Golden Gate Giggles and Garden Paths
Bay Bound Golden Gate Park is one of those places where time both slows down and flies by. You go in thinking you’ll do one or two things and suddenly the whole day’s gone and your cheeks hurt from laughing. https://videopress.com/v/KfpxrO9C?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true We started our day on the pedal boats at Stow Lake, peaceful at first.… Continue reading Golden Gate Giggles and Garden Paths
Through the Tunnel, Toward the Light
Bay Bound There’s something magical about lighthouses- maybe it’s the way they stand guard at the edge of the world, or how they’ve guided so many home through the fog. Whatever it is, Point Bonita has it. Tucked into the Marin Headlands, Point Bonita Lighthouse isn’t just a pretty photo op (though it definitely delivers on that).… Continue reading Through the Tunnel, Toward the Light
Chasing Clouds on Tam
Bay Bound They say if you want to touch the sky, you hike Mt. Tamalpais. We picked a hot day, of course we did. The kind of heat that sticks to your skin before you've even left the parking lot. But as we climbed higher, weaving our way up those famously windy roads (hello, car… Continue reading Chasing Clouds on Tam
Why I Still Take Prenatal Gummies (Even Though I’m Not Pregnant)
Let me just say this upfront: I haven’t been pregnant in seven years. But Vitafusion Prenatal Gummies? Still part of my morning routine right next to the usual household chaos. I took VitaFusion PreNatal Gummy Vitamins during each pregnancy because everything else made me gag or messed with my stomach. These? They were different. Tasty… Continue reading Why I Still Take Prenatal Gummies (Even Though I’m Not Pregnant)
Mai Kind of Peace: A Day at Cabrillo
There’s something about Cabrillo National Monument that hushes the world around you. The ocean stretches endlessly in front of you, the breeze carries just enough chill to keep the sun in check, and every step along the trails feels like a breath of fresh air. We brought the boys out for a hike, and it… Continue reading Mai Kind of Peace: A Day at Cabrillo
A Morning at Mt. Helix
There’s something special about Mt. Helix. Tucked away in the hills of La Mesa, it’s one of those places that manages to be peaceful and energizing all at once. We took Mai Boys to burn off some of that endless energy, and honestly, I’m not sure who got the better workout: them running wild or… Continue reading A Morning at Mt. Helix
Iron Mountain in the Dark
Rucking Iron Mountain in Ramona at night is a whole other experience- peaceful, introspective, and surprisingly not scary if you're prepared. Here's what you should know and expect for a night ruck on this popular San Diego County trail: 🌙 What’s It Like at Night? Quiet + Solitude: The trail is wildly popular during the day, but at night… Continue reading Iron Mountain in the Dark
Mai Kind of History: A Day at the USS Midway Museum
If you ever find yourself wandering the San Diego waterfront with your crew in tow, do yourself a favor and step aboard the USS Midway Museum. It’s not your average museum- it’s a floating city, a walk-through time capsule, and one of the most unexpectedly fun places for both kids and adults. From the moment we… Continue reading Mai Kind of History: A Day at the USS Midway Museum
Tumwater: When Nature Roars Just Off Main Street
Washington Wanders Tucked beside a busy Main Street in Washington lies a little slice of serenity you wouldn’t expect. Tumwater may be small, but it packs a mighty punch- especially if you’re chasing waterfalls, looking for a peaceful walk with your pup, or just needing to breathe in a little nature without heading too far… Continue reading Tumwater: When Nature Roars Just Off Main Street
Mai Household Mayhem 