Mom Time | SoCal Savvy Mom

Oct 6
2014

Join a MobTribe and work out with your friends!

The newest and hottest workout is fitmob which offers challenging and FUN workouts in your neighborhood! The awesome workouts range from strength training, dance/yoga, and cardio, there really is something for everyone with this workout. Because every workout is different, you are using different muscels with each workout. My favorite part is working out outside, and during all hours, morning, noon or after work. There are of course indoor options as well, but I love being outside as much as I possibly can.

Why is fitmob so different? Instead of going to the gym where you are charged monthly regardless of how many times you workout fitmob is free for members and you never pay for inactivitiy. I hate missing a workout when I am out of town because I’m always thinking how many classes (how much $$) I’m losing. With fitmob you only pay for the classes you choose and attend, plus the more you workout the less you pay! If that isn’t a reason to workout more I don’t know what is.

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New to fitmob is MobTribe, and we are beyond excited to share this with you! I love having a personal trainer but its a luxury that I cannot afford every time I work out. MobTribe is shared personal training that is actually afforable, it is 2-6 people matched with a top rated certified trainer. It focuses on personal attention to each Tribe member with nutrition tips, daily tracking your activity, and coaching you for what fits for your body. To find a location nearest you click here.

We are so excited about working out with fitmob that we want to give you a gift certificate to Athleta for workout clothes! I love buying new workout clothes, its a secret passion of mine, shhhhh don’t tell my husband. To enter the giveaway simply leave a comment on this blog post, good luck!

Mar 30
2014

Ergobaby new 360 carrier review and more!

by Lauren Moisant

This post is written by me on behalf of Liz Lange and Ergobaby. Product was provided.

Baby Bloggy Bootcamp was a few weeks ago and I got the privilege of attending and learning about the hottest newest baby products out on the market. They were demonstrating new baby products that are about to hit the shelves. I love the new stuff from Ergobaby and Liz Lange Maternity. I was so excited to see the new products Ergo had and the new fashions of Liz Lange.

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Ergobaby was demonstrating their new carrier the Ergo 360. I was excited to see all the new upgrades. I have used the Original Ergo for several years and loved it. It was used daily for 3 years and still looks brand new, so I know what quality to expect. The Ergo 360 has added features, such as a wider back belt waistband that Velcro’s and now has forward facing ability. I know forward facing has it’s dangers to the childs hips, but somehow Ergo has solved this problem. Baby actually sits in the Ergo instead of dangling as other front carriers tend to do. The baby’s knees are still above their bottom as they are facing inward. The new added features makes babywearing a lot more comfortable. I was so excited to use the new Ergo 360, my husband, baby and I headed to the local vineyard for a tour to test out the new carrier.

Ergo also demoed their Ergobaby Wrap. The fabric on the wrap is incomparable to other baby wraps out there. It’s soft, comfortable, and the wrap keeps baby close to your body and your heart.

I also got to check out the newest from Liz Lange. Liz Lange Maternity offers comfortable maternity fashion at affordable prices. The dresses are so velvety soft, feels like pure luxury. Their maxi dresses are figure flattering and feels like pajamas. It almost make me want to get pregnant again, almost.

This post is written by me on behalf of Liz Lange and Ergobaby. Product was provided.

Mar 20
2014

Vegan Lasagna Recipe

by Nicole Connerley

Lasagna is really one of my favorite meals to make at home, maybe because I’m part Italian who knows. Recently my hubby and I became vegan to support my mother who is going through chemotherapy. I was worried I couldn’t make lasagna anymore mainly because of the vegan cheese. We have tried a few different types, Dayia and the store brand from Trader Joe’s. Dayia has a better taste, but the Trader Joe’s brand melts a lot better. Below you will find my recipe for a delicious vegan lasagna, I purchased everything from Trader Joe’s.

Needed: Vegan cheese, beef-less ground beef, no-boil lasagna noodles, organic spaghetti sauce, organic onion, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Saute’ medium onion 5-6 minutes
In a large bowl poor some of the spaghetti sauce to dip the noodles in before putting in the baking dish
Cover lasagna noodle with spaghetti sauce and place in dish
1 tbsp onion on top of noodle
2 tbsp beef-less ground beef on top of onion
2 tbsp spaghetti sauce, or enough to cover entire noodle
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
A dash of salt & pepper
Repeat steps 3 -8 until near the top of baking dish
Put in oven at 350 for 40 minutes
Remove from oven
1/4 cup of vegan cheese, sprinkle on top
Place back in oven for a few minutes until the cheese has melted (depending on your oven it may only need 2 min)

Mar 17
2014

Baby Fest by Babies in Bloom Giveaway

by Nicole Connerley

Join SoCal Savvy Mom at BabyFest by Babies in Bloom! This incredible expo is designed to bring the latest in products, services and information to new and expectant parents and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Baby Fest is on March 23th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Oceanside, California.

Because we love Babies in Bloom and they know how much our readers love them too we are offering a giveaway! Please leave a comment on our Facebook page, with the age of your baby and how many tickets needed. Remember children 16 and under are FREE so your cute babies are FREE! Another reason why Baby Fest is awesome!

In addition to over 60 booths, planned events and activities include:

Keynote speakers – January (Birth Without Fear) and Kim (Dirty Diaper Laundry)
Expert Panel Discussions
Raffle Prize Giveaways
Children’s Activities
Demonstrations – cloth diapering, babywearing

All proceeds benefit the March of Dimes

Ticket Information:

VIP tickets include admission to BabyFest, a deluxe gift bag (which includes a special-edition BabyHawk mei tai baby carrier, exclusive Chewbeads necklace, Moraki cloth diaper and more), and an special “meet and greet” event with January (Birth Without Fear) to start the day – $125

VIT (“Very Important Teether”) tickets include admission to BabyFest and an exclusive Chewbeads necklace – $25

General admission tickets – $8 at the door or ($5 if you buy now here)

Brought to you by Babies in Bloom

Jan 9
2014

Renaissance Sports Club & Hotel Fun events for Kids

by Nicole Connerley

Renaissance Sports Club & Hotel is located in Aliso Viejo and is beautiful! As soon as you pull into the driveway there is a gorgeous water fountain that is two stories high! From there you drive down to the entrance where you are greeted by the valet parking attendants. Then you are welcomed into the colorful and fun reception area.

snaav_hotelphotos When we visited it was Christmas time and everything was beautifully decorated with silver and white decorations. We were invited to Breakfast with Santa, and the kids loved it! The food was delicious, pancakes, eggs, bacon, hot and cold cereal, yummy pastries and Starbucks coffee for the parents! It was perfect there wasn’t a long line to see Santa, the kids just walked right up and were able to tell him what they wanted for Christmas. There were also fun activity booklets given to the children and crayons on the tables for the children to play with.

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Renaissance also has a wonderful Kids World for children ages six weeks to 12 years old. If you are a Club Sports member you receive three-hours of free childcare in Kids World, if you are staying at the hotel there is a small fee. Kids World isn’t just a place to drop your kid off while you work-out it is a fun place for kids to explore, learn and play! We are excited for the upcoming events being held at Renaissance Sports Club & Hotel and I know you will be too!

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Jan 2
2014

Cohn Restaurant Group Special only $20.14 for 3-course meal!

by Nicole Connerley

We love the Cohn Restaurant group… The Melting Pot, 333 Pacific, The Prado, Vintana, Indigo Grill, Gaslamp Strip Club, 100 Wines Kitchen and many more! Reasons we love them…things like a New Years/Anniversary special like this! A three-course meal at any of the above restaurants for only $20.14 per person.

At the Melting Pot this includes cheese fondue for the first-course, a salad for the second-course and the most delicious chocolate fondue for dessert. All of the most delicious parts of the meal and only $20.14, generally it is double the price!

This great special is available for only a week starting on Thursday, January 2nd to Thursday, January 9th. The price does not include tax or gratuity.

To check out all the specials for the Cohn Restaurant Group Anniversary special click here.