RockitMom

I ran the Mermaid Series 5K today with great friends and met a new one, Allison Sweeney from the Biggest Loser! She is very friendly and great smiles. 

What would you do… You are sitting in an airport and the lady next to takes s call from her husband. She starts to get emotional and louder. Then you occupant overhear, he wants a divorce!!! She starts crying harder. It is obvious something is wrong. What do you do??? Buy get a drink? Tell her you are sorry? Move away quietly? Advise her men are evil pigs. (This seriously happened to a friend & on Private Practice.)

What is vendor of the month? It is a special vendor that RockIt Mom has personal experience with and one that can benefit moms, families, ladies, and anyone wanting to try something new.

Ocean Blo Salon in Carlsbad, California is located just east of Interstate 5 and Carlsbad Village Drive in North County San Diego.

Looking and feeling amazing is only minutes away at Ocean Blo Salon. Our highly trained beauty experts can give you a stunning Brazilian Blowout and movie-star-quality makeup as well as prepare you for your next special event. We offer simply the best blow dry styles and makeup applications to ensure you’ll turn heads no matter where you go! (more…)

If you have a goal, go for it! If your goal seems daunting, check out what Lokelani did at 18 years of age.  Inspiration to all young women! (more…)

We all have idols and heroes.  There is Condoleezza Rice, Jillian Michaels, Jackie Warner, Kelly Ripa and Justice Ginsberg.  But who do you have “locally” or in your group of peers that really stand out and make you think, I have my own heroine right here.

We have a RockIt Mom, let’s call her “Tinks”. “Tinks” works more than full-time, is married and has 3 young children under the age of 6.  She works so hard at her job, her marriage and  being a mom that is rarely any Tinks time.  Her weekends are packed with sports, dance, swim, birthday parties, helping friends, Daisy leader, fundraising for her favorite charity, grocery shopping, cleaners, and and and… (more…)

Recently, I found a book “Ask Bethany. FAQs: Surfing, Faith & Friends” by Bethany Hamilton with Doris Rikkers. 

You may be saying, “Who is Bethany Hamilton, sounds familiar?”  Bethany is the strong, confident and amazing young woman who was attacked by a tiger shark who took her left arm, while she was out surfing in her home of Kauai when she was 13 years old. The story alone shows how strong, focused and powerful she really is.

If you have a young daughter, this is a fabulous book to read TOGETHER.  My 8 years old, who loves to surf, swim and anything water, is amazed at how strong she is and how she is so knowledgeable about so much at a young age. There is a chapter about boys, dating, kissing and all the emotions that go with that.  Bethany has a great response to why she doesn’t have a boyfriend, “A boyfriend is a dangerous thing and could change the course of your life overnight.”  This is from a 16 years old girl.  She needs to mentor those girls on Teen Mom!  Her analogy why you don’t kiss or have a physical relationship with a boy is so on point! I won’t spoil it for you, so you can read the whole chapter. 

Bethany is truly a positive and brillant role model for young ladies.  You Go Girl!

My friend is THE PERSON to talk to before going to Hawaii. When contemplating which island to visit, she provided some excellent information. She was very generous to allow this information to be included here at RockIt Mom.  (more…)

Here are some more vendors that are highly recommended, just mention Dana or RockIt Mom:

It’s A Luv Thing, has moved, their new address is: 1053 South Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas, CA – just north of Hansens in between Univ and the kite store.

Carlsbad Stand Up Paddle Board Club, be sure to talk to Amy. 

The Carlsbad Sup Club is located in North San Diego County. From Hwy 5 exit Tamarack east right at Adams st. 1.1 miles on Adams You can see our sign on Adams st. It is a tight turn and then down the hill. We are not next to the freeway.We are not California Water Sports.If you see JET SKI’s out front you are not at the Carlsbad SUP Club. 4509 Adams St., Carlsbad, Ca 92008.  *Hint: CSUC is so close to Hensley’s Flying Elephant, if you make it a date, you can head over there for some dinner and drinks and maybe a cool band.

Facelogic Spa in Encinitas. If you want a facial, this IS the place. It is relaxing, the employees are highly educated on all skin types, the treatments are amazing and they have anti-gravity chairs! Sara is brilliant if you have any allergies or tough skin problems.  Their prices are very reasonable and as a club member it is great savings. 

Egg-Free Epicurean.   All items made by hand, baked, and packaged in our permitted, dedicated egg-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free bakery.

We produce irresistible desserts, by hand, in our own commercial facility. Taste for yourself and you’ll understand our sweets are so delicious that most of our customers don’t even have food allergies. We believe people with food allergies deserve decadent desserts! If you thought “allergy-safe” food meant “tastes like cardboard,” you haven’t tried ours.

Kiwi Salon.  If you want THE cutest, best and long lasting pedicure or manicure. Go see Anna at Kiwi.  She does it all!

If you have any personal recommendations, please feel free to comment and add them to our never ending list.

Tired of Chuck E. Cheese, bowling, Build-A-Bear and Princess parties? Here is a new idea, Cooking Classes and/or Cooking themed parties.  I was referred to this site by a friend, I have not personally used this company, but they look like they have a great idea. It is painful to try to get 8-9 yrs. olds to read a complete recipe and understand 3/4 of a teaspoon is very different than a 3/4 cup.  Give it a try and let us know your thoughts.

My Cool Kid Cooks. 

They have group or private and numerous locations or at your home. 

www.mycoolkidscook.com

Look no more, here is your answer:  Snows Pony Rides & Farm Animals.  They do birthday parties, festivals, carnivals, grand openings, family reunions, church functions, company picnics and fundraisers. 

The employees are very professional, kind and courteous to the kids. So round’em up for your next event.