Life by Cynthia

Watch Gift Ideas Hello JORD Wood Watch !  I received this gorgeous watch to style and review. It has fast become my favorite accessory. I love the look and feel of this timepiece. I gladly put down my electronic devices that normally remind me of the time. I had been relying on my smart phone or my fitness tracker to help me keep time. Honestly though those little devices can cause stress and anxiety! A distraction when I am trying to unwind! The alarms that I set go off reminding me of the next thing to do.  Isn't there ALWAYS something to do? When I am with my family I unplug as much as I can!  I want to be present and in the moment. I still need to be mindful of the time. I can do that with my pretty little watch! It looks better on my wrist than my phone would anyway. EVEN though my phone is GORGEOUS too. The gift of time is something that want to share with my family. Since becoming a parent, time just seems to go by WAY too fast. I love my  JORD ,...

A New Seafood Restaurant & Bar located in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is now open! Ocean Pacific Grille is located at 531 F. St. San Diego, CA 92101. A few members of the newly formed San Diego Filipino Blogger Network got a sneak peek during a private tasting event. I was one of the lucky attendees! We were graciously welcomed by Brian Norris, Managing Partner and Charles Andres, Executive Chef|Partner.  #SDFBN Pictured with Brian and Chef Charles: Lora, Lysabeth, Raquel, and me - Cynthia You MUST visit our new friends and try their amazing Filipino inspired menu! Call ahead for reservations (619) 578-2828 and let them know that we sent you! The whole OPG family made us feel at home and will welcome you as well! Adobo style baby back ribs. French fries with   house made banana ketchup.   Crispy pork belly and ginger coconut risotto. Crispy skin sea bass and tamarind tomato broth  As described on their web...

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 ...