Life by Cynthia

We have partnered with our friends at AT&T San Diego  to host a giveaway for one lucky reader to WIN a  Martian Notifier Smartwatch ! I know that all of my tech-savvy mom friends are listening! I received one and have been testing it out for a few days now. I must say that I really like that I don't have to have my phone in hand constantly! I get my notifications right on my wrist while my phone is tucked away nicely in my purse! Now that I have a smartwatch, I can imagine being without one! For Mother’s Day, AT&T is offering a promotion of $20 off the Martian Notifier Smartwatch (regularly priced at $129). If you're shopping for a gift for a special lady- don't miss this! I've also included a lineup (listed below) on other great Mother's Day gift ideas from AT&T! The best part? Discounts! Deals on popular products such as Beats Music accessories, Rebecca Minkoff phone cases, and Fitbit Fitness trackers (just to name a few) are available through 5/11/1...

On Saturday April 18 at 8 AM, +Athleta  UTC hosted a private yoga and shopping event for bloggers. I loved the diversity of our group which consisted of mom, lifestyle, and running/fitness bloggers. I love meeting fellow bloggers IRL! I was long overdue for some "me" time so the timing of the Athleta blogger meet up was PERFECT! It has been ages since I've had any retail therapy so that was a plus too! The Athleta store is located at +Westfield UTC  (4505 La Jolla Village Dr. San Diego, CA 92122). By the time I got home I felt properly pampered. I was energized after our yoga practice and came home with some new gear that has me motivated to make more time for working out! It might be time for me to renew my membership at my neighborhood yoga studio! +Carlee Padot McClurg  , +Melissa Kirkham ,  +Smitha Arons  ,  +Nicole Kempka , +Laura Lohr ,   +Cynthia Labrador , +Veronica Stetter    +Margo Porras     ...

Boudin SF, the fast-casual restaurant created by Boudin Bakery, creator of The Original San Francisco Sourdough™, has introduced three new limited-time salads. San Diego Bloggers were invited for a media tasting event at the Boudin Balboa Mesa location. We sampled the new Spring lineup that launched today, March 25. The new selections are Chicken Kale Caesar, Lemony Couscous, and Chicken Bahn Mi. We got to try them all! We also sampled the Happy Hour beer and wine offerings uniquely paired with each salad. Bloggers: +Melanie M.  ,  +Cynthia ,  +Danielle ,  +Dariela , +Melissa , +Lora , +Laura , +Leah  

Giveaway has ended. FitTea  invited me to share my post natal weight loss story. Who remembers trying to lose weight after having a baby? To be honest, I didn't give weight loss much thought at first. I was a first time mom and I wasn't in a hurry to regain my pre-baby body. My only concern was taking care of my brand new baby and fitting into my new role as Mommy.  My husband is a very hands on parent so we learned together. He was there every step of the way. Our "baby" is now four years old. I guess that we are all different in deciding when we are ready to lose the pregnancy weight. And it's good to know that there are many options in which to drop those pounds. A photo posted by @lifebycynthia on Mar 17, 2015 at 12:33am PDT During pregnancy I gained 50 pounds. It was my first (and only) pregnancy. I am thankful that I did not develop gestational diabetes. In fact I was on target with my weight gains as determined by my doctor. It wasn...

This is a sponsored post for +SheSpeaks / +Drip Drop  . Our forecast calls for record-setting heat to last all weekend. It was a HOT one here in San Diego. Just check out the snapshot from our local news station. It is definitely summer weather here in America's Finest City. The National Weather Service advised those planning outdoor activities this weekend to take care to avoid heat-related ailments. With our unseasonable heat wave we need to make sure to keep hydrated. I encourage my loved ones take fluids even BEFORE they begin to feel thirsty. While many folks may be using their DripDrop  Hydration Powder to help them through winter/ cold and flu season , those is our area need it to keep hydrated in the HEAT. Dehydration is caused when the body loses fluids and electrolytes faster than they can be replaced.  Kids and dehydration is a BIG concern. Children’s hydration needs are much different than those of adults. "Every year more than ...

Please allow me to share my CPK love. A few months back San Diego Bloggers were invited to get to know California Pizza kitchen with a sampling of their wide array of appetizers, salads, main courses, desserts, and cocktails. My thanks to CPK for hosting us. Food and Friendship are easily two of my favorite things! I had the opportunity to meet with my San Diego Mom Blogger friends and learn more about California Pizza Kitchen at the same time. The Solana Beach CPK crew rocks! We visited the Solana Beach Location of California Pizza Kitchen. They are located at 437 S HWY 101 Solana Beach, CA 92075 Photo Credit: SD Mom's Night Out | Angela Quisumbing My impression of CPK prior to our blogger luncheon was that it is a place to grab pizza and salad. Good pizza and salad. I had no idea that their menu was so expansive. I am thrilled that CPK can cover ANY of my food cravings way BEYOND pizza and salad! Pictured BBQ Chicken Pizza on the left and my FAVORITE ...

Giveaway has ended. Febreze sent us their Car Vent Clips to eliminate tough car odors and the Road Trip to Freshness board game for a little family fun. Thank you Febreze! As a blogger, I really enjoy going to blogging and social media conferences. I love it when they happen to be within driving distance from where my family and I live. I always bring them along so that we can make a family trip out of it.  Who doesn't love a family road trip?! Our in-car adventures have taken us to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Scottsdale. Relatively lengthy drives from our home is San Diego, especially with a little one. Being cooped up in car for hours is great family bonding time but it could also result in a smelly vehicle. Drive thru food smells are our biggest culprit on our road trips. Oh SURE, the grilled onions on a double cheeseburger sounds yummy and SMELLS delish... But hours later? Blech. Greasy french fries and cheeseburgers are fun road trip treats but you don't ...