It is Valentine’s Day! You are a busy mom. Moms are busy. Forgot to do something special for the kids? Need a quick way to say “I love you”? Easy. Simple. Solution. Here you go!!! Cut paper hearts by using paper in your home. Any paper. Valentine colors or white paper. Use what you have! … Read more
Guest article written by Cheryl Conklin These days, more moms than ever are starting their own business so they can have it all. There are so many wonderful things about running a business, but it also comes with a ton of challenges, especially for parents. Here at Contra Costa Super Moms, we understand just how … Read more
Set your clocks back! In Fall, time “falls back” on the first weekend in November in the early hours on Sunday. While adults sometimes struggle with the change, children have a rougher time because they can’t prepare as well as we can. Their bodies are in sync with the 24 hour clock and one full … Read more
The COVID-19 virus outbreak and shelter in place order had never crossed my mind as a possibility in the past. Now that it is here, and staying at home is the new temporary normal, I have learned so very much as a parent. Take a Time Out Staying at home has allowed me to slow … Read more
Daylight Savings Starts Soon! March 14, 2021 Set your clocks forward! In Spring, time “springs forward” on the first weekend in March in the early hours of Sunday. While adults sometimes struggle with the change, children have a rougher time because they can’t prepare as well as we can. Their bodies are in sync with … Read more
I am back on the radar, finally! I have been a little M.I.A. on the blog and social media for the past few months and this will explain why. Like so many moms, I’m often spread in different directions and in a state of what I call “zombie survival mode”. You know what I am … Read more
It is that time of year again! The last minute scramble to buy supplies, clothes, complete check off lists from teachers and time to change the routine that you just got in from summer. How do parents juggle the back to school tasks and remain level headed at the same time? Experience is a good … Read more
Have you discovered a great product that deserves sharing with other parents? Contra Costa Super Moms is always looking to add to our Product Reviews! We hope to help other parents find the same awesome product that you found! Please email the following to hello@contracostasupermoms.com: Item name Recommendation (one-two sentences) Pros Any downsides Picture or … Read more
Pumping, breastfeeding, keeping supply up for the demand…all a lot to handle for a mom. Being a new mom, I had hoped that breastfeeding would work for me and it did! I felt lucky because I know that it does not always work for all. I also discovered that I was a moderate milk producer: … Read more
Did you know that avocados not only taste great, but they also have numerous health benefits? We have all heard that avocados are a nutritious food to eat… But why is that? Avocados contain more potassium than bananas and are loaded with soluble and insoluble fiber. One cup (1/2 large avocado) serves up roughly 10 … Read more