Divorce Mediation

My Best Friend’s Divorce Mediator in Orange County

Once upon a time in the sunny valley of Orange County, a strong-willed science professor named Olivia, after a long day of lectures, sat down for a drink at a bar tended to by a go-with-the-flow kind of dude named Chris. He thought she was way out of his league in looks, intelligence, and class,
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Safe Chula Vista Plumbing & Hydro Jetting

Being a Mother is like being on lifeguard duty 24/7. Seriously, especially when they are young—big enough to crawl or run around, but not wise enough to know the difference between safety and danger. As Moms, we generally worry about our kids no matter how old or wise they get. With more information than ever at
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Dinner Party Landscape Construction

I recently confided to my therapist about the challenges of making new friends as a working mom. Why is it that even with, I don’t know, millions of people in my corner of the world, it is so rare to meet those who share similar priorities and passions? My therapist validated my frustrations. She didn’t have
Divorce Mediation

Saving Lost Intimacy In Marriage Through Mediation

In my favorite HBO show about 4 single women in their thirties finding love and happiness, we see an honest portrayal of imperfectly modern relationships. The narrator and lead protagonist, Carrie Bradshaw, meets many different types of men through her own dating adventures and other personal anecdotes from her 3 best friends: Charlotte York, Miranda Hobbes,
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Arrested Development

Here I am, sitting at my computer desk, trying to write, while my children are screaming at each other for “stealing” clothes from each other’s closets.  I don’t regret having children, but sometimes I wish I had given birth to them with more years in between and apart. The twin gene doesn’t run in my family,
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The “Clean” Craze of Celebrity Moms

I try not to judge anyone’s parenting, but when it comes to celebrities, I often find myself torn.  I will admit that I can’t help but judge—just a tiny bit. (My meditation teacher would be so proud of my self-awareness and keen self-observation.) But please, do not judge me for judging.  Here’s why.  I learn about these people’s
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Family-Style Landscaping

When we first bought our starter home, the landscaping was what my husband and I referred to as the ‘childfree entertainer’s dream’. The backyard was comprised of a fully decked-out outdoor kitchen all set to service a well-shaded and tastefully constructed patio, complete with electrical fixtures and a dedicated router for a TV and streaming. The