San Diego Mama Favorite: Capri Blue Candle

My mother-in-law just bought me a Capri Blue Candle in the Volcano scent. It has been burning almost non-stop since I opened it. I LOVE it. The scent is described as "tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons, and limes, redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens." They also have an Aloha scent ( freshly picked orchids, jasmine and gardenia, entwined with white blossoms) or a Peeled Navel Orange scent...which is exactly what the name suggests.

You can buy them at Anthropologie...check out the new store in the UTC mall.

San Diego Mama Giveaways

Head on over to our website and enter to win two fabulous giveaways... shoes from Robeez and an Agent Mommy mat! Check back every week, as we post new giveaways each Monday!

You Renewed: Week 1

This week begins my first week on the Henry's Farmers Markets "You Renewed" 6-week program. The program is divided into 3 sections each week: Eat, Move & Think. Here are a few tips from the program!

EAT
The Eat section for week 1 focuses on increasing antioxidants in your diet. I've heard a lot about how certain berries and even chocolate have high levels of antioxidants, but I'd never heard about the antioxidant benefits of many vegetables including arugula, broccoli, cabbage, radishes and turnips to name a few. If your family is anything like mine, these vegetables aren't going to be a welcome guest at the dinner table, even if they are going to help mama look younger. So, I am going to sneak some broccoli into teriyaki veggie bowls this week and make one of my favorite pasta dishes.

MOVE
The Move section for week 1 focuses on increasing flexibility. After reading the list of benefits, I really want to incorporate more stretching into my day. My goal this week is to stretch for 5 minutes when I roll out of bed each morning...hopefully it will "lengthen muscles and tendons to reduce the risk of injury" as I lug my infant's carseat around town.

THINK
This section focuses on successful goal setting. The tips to setting successful goals include writing down your goals (check...see my goals above) and enlisting help from others (that's you San Diego Mamas...check out our forum and get involved).

Want to learn more about each section? Stop by Henry's and pick up your own copy of the "You Renewed" booklet.

An Unexpected Blog Break...

I apologize for the unexpected blog break. I went on vacation and had a whole host of blog posts planned, but one thing led to another and...I ended up just relaxing, eating too many sweets, shopping, reading books and magazines and enjoying my family. It was lovely.

But, I'm back!

Check out my first "You Renewed" tip tomorrow.

A Renewed Mama

Join San Diego Mama as we explore the Henry’s Farmers Market “You Renewed” 6-week program to “Eat Better, Move More & Think Smart.” Janet Little, Henry’s certified nutritionist, created this program for people looking to live a more healthy, natural lifestyle. For the next 6 weeks I’ll be sharing tips from the program and how they fit in with my own crazy life. Pick up your own copy of the program at any Henrys location for only $1.00 and follow the program with me to become a renewed Mama!

On Location: Water H20 = Life Exhibit

Where: The San Diego Natural History Museum
Basic Info: Check out their website for basic visitor info.
Exhibit Dates: Runs through November 30

Overview of the Exhibit:
Water affects the lives of every creature and plant on Earth. Every language has a word for water, and this ever-present yet precious substance influences art and cultures around the globe. Using innovative technology, hands-on activities, live animals, and captivating imagery, the exhibition allows visitors to explore water in its many forms and uses.

San Diego Mama Review:
A few weekends ago my husband and I decided to check out the new exhibit, Water H20 = Life, at the San Diego Natural History Museum. After spending several minutes trying to convince my daughter that the "water" falling from the ceiling at the entrance of the exhibit was not going to get her wet (it was only a dry-ice effect), we entered the exhibit and enjoyed learning about water in many forms. The exhibit was interesting, had many interactive games and was definitely educational.


My 2 year old enjoyed watching the water...and even created a little water exhibit of her own on the floor of the museum (the museum staff was wonderful in helping get it cleaned right up); however, I would recommend the exhibit for children ages 6 and up...since they can read and will enjoy the interactive games much more.

Amelia did enjoy the rest of the museum very much. She loved the animals, dinosaurs, and as all 2 years do...the elevators.

There is definitely fun for the whole family to be had at the San Diego Natural History Museum!

A good day to check out the museum...November 1...Family Day...free with admission...see details here.

Moms Stay Fit At SeaWorld

In addition to all the world-class animal exhibits, shows and rides that SeaWorld is famous for, the marine-life park also provides a great venue for moms with young children to stay in shape.Two stroller fitness groups meet at the park each month: Baby Boot Camp gathers the second Thursday of each month, while Stroller Strides meets the third Wednesday. The programs are open to anyone, but are especially popular with SeaWorld’s annual Passport members. “The parents enjoy getting some exercise, and the kids have fun watching the birds, checking out the flowers and sometimes getting out and pushing their strollers themselves. Plus, it’s a great way to make new friends,” said Donna Parham, manager of SeaWorld Passport Member Services.