35 Unique Mother’s Day Gifts that Will Make Her Day

It’s no surprise that we love Mother’s Day here at MomsLA. We truly believe that every Mom should be celebrated all year long, but we also love this one special day. Mother’s Day is a terrific chance to honor and appreciate the love and dedication of mothers, especially your own Mom, your partner, or yourself.

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45 Heartwarming Mother’s Day Quotes to Celebrate Moms

Being a mother is my greatest honor. No matter what I have accomplished in life, and no matter what remains for me to accomplish, there is nothing I will be more proud of than being Ryan’s mother. Here are 20 quotes about motherhood from proud moms and proud sons and daughters who loved and appreciated their moms.

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Easy Mother’s Day Crafts Kids Can Make

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the special women in our lives. Families are diverse, and if a child doesn’t have a mother in his life, there is most likely another special woman who deserves some special recognition. Here is a list of crafts that children can create for the women who nurture, support, encourage, and love them.

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40+ Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Los Angeles + Brunch!

Mother’s Day is coming up and we want it to be special, so we’ve rounded up a ton of ideas for celebrating Moms. Looking for: Los Angeles Restaurants with Mother’s Day Brunch!

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What Mother’s Day Is Like For a Stepmom

The definition of Stepmother is “a woman that your father marries after his marriage to or relationship with your mother has ended.”

Ouch! 

I’ve been “that woman,” aka  Stepmother, for the past 13 years. Let me tell you, it can be one of the most challenging jobs there is. It is harder than motherhood in a lot of ways. A lot of little girls grow up saying I can’t wait to be a Mom. Nobody grows up saying, I can’t wait to be a Stepmom!

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A Letter to All Stepmoms on Mother’s Day

A Letter to All Stepmoms on Mother’s Day

But here’s the thing. Mother’s Day IS for you. If you are a Mother to any child, through blood, adoption or marriage you should be celebrated on Mother’s Day. It’s hard work being a mom and each woman deserves a day to be appreciated. Even if your Stepchildren are too young to understand all that you do for them, let me be the one to acknowledge your efforts.

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The Best Food to Eat at Dodger Stadium 2026

What could be better than sitting in the sunshine watching a baseball game? Watching a baseball game at Dodger Stadium while eating a chicken and waffle sandwich. MomsLA attended to a preview event to try dishes cooked up by Executive Chef Ryan Evans.

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Gluten-Free at Dodger Stadium

Updated for 2026 There’s nothing like a Dodger Dog and a cold beer on a hot summer day. But if you’re gluten-free you might wonder where to find something you can eat. Gluten-Free Food Options at Dodger Stadium Dodger Dog on a Gluten-Free BunThere are a few spots in the stadium…

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Inside The Founders Club Forum: A Community for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship has always been portrayed as glamorous: the visionary founder, the big idea, the rapid growth. But behind the headlines, many founders share a quieter reality—building a company can be profoundly lonely. That insight is at the heart of Founders Club, a rapidly growing private network designed to connect entrepreneurs…

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Passover Seder To Go in Los Angeles

Are you looking for where to get Passover Seder for delivery or take out? We’ve got a list of great Los Angeles restaurants that are making their special holiday menus available To Go this year.

These are some of the best Jewish Delis in Los Angeles, and their food is delicious anytime you go, but if you haven’t been in a while, or maybe you’ve yet to dine at one of these spots, make a plan to try out the ones nearest you this year. You’ll enjoy it for sure.

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The Famous LAUSD Coffee Cake Recipe from 1954

LAUSD, our public school district in Los Angeles, the 2nd largest one in the US, has a recipe for Coffee Cake that is legendary, it’s so delicious. It’s from 1954, and has been served in Los Angeles schools ever since that day.

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26 Awesome Pie Shops In Los Angeles: YUM!

Anytime is a great time for pie! Give these terrific pie shops in Los Angeles a try!

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The Baby Nurse Specialist: Compassionate Newborn Care for Modern Families

This is a sponsored post; part of an advertising campaign. Bringing home a new baby is one of life’s most beautiful, and let’s be honest, overwhelming experiences. Between sleepless nights, endless feedings, and trying to remember the last time you drank your coffee while it was still hot, those early…

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Get the Best Tamales in Los Angeles

Tamales are delicious “masa” (corn dough) that can be filled with various meats, cheeses, or sweet fillings and wrapped in a corn husk, or banana leaf, then steamed and served with sauce, beans and rice maybe, or alongside an entrée. They are super comfort food!

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Chill Out with the Best Shave Ice in Los Angeles

When you’re craving something cool and refreshing during warm days, shave ice is a nice alternative to traditional ice cream and frozen yogurt. And, luckily you can find many great shave ice options in and around Los Angeles.

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The 11 Best Gyms For Moms in Los Angeles

Hey Moms – we all want to get fit, right? So we’re always on the lookout for the best gyms in town.

We’ve curated a list of the best gyms in Los Angeles that provide the motivation, equipment, classes, and amenities to encourage you to commit to staying healthy the whole year through, just in time for your New Year’s Resolutions!

You can find a gym just right for you, whether you’re looking for one-on-one fitness training, Crossfit, group classes, MMA, bodybuilding, or strengthening.

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Find Your Tribe: 10+ Moms Groups in Los Angeles

Do you want to connect with other local Moms? Want to find playgroups and playdates for your kids? Of course you have a circle of friends and family, but no one gets what you’re going through as well as a Mom whose kid is the same age, or going through the same life stage.

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Doulas in Los Angeles: Finding the Right Birth Support Professional

Los Angeles offers a wide range of doula services to support families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home delivery, or need guidance during your early days of parenthood, the city has numerous qualified professionals ready to assist. Doulas provide non-medical physical, emotional,…

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37 Romantic Date Night Ideas for LA Parents

It’s easy to forget that before we were parents, we were people that went out on dates with each other. Here are 37 Date Night (and date day) Ideas in Los Angeles.

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50 Insta-Worthy LA Moms To Follow on Instagram

We all love instagram and the unique opportunity to view glimpses into other people’s lives via the snapshots they post. From friends to colleagues to our neighbors – even our cousin’s cat with the one floppy ear – it seems like everyone has an Instagram account.

However, to truly be #momlife inspired and see something fabulous – we’ve curated a list of the Best Southern California Moms To Follow on Instagram. Each of these fabulous ladies will give you a unique perspective of something wonderful.

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The Best King’s Cake and Rosca de Reyes in Los Angeles 2025

King’s Cake and Rosca de Reyes are seasonal treats, served for 3 Kings Day and Mardi Gras, and we wish we could get them all year long.

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30 Sweet and Savory Easter Brunch Dishes

Imagine all the Easter bonnets your guests will be wearing, and everyone will be dressed in their Sunday Best. Your menu should match how fancy everyone is, and we think this list of delicious Easter Brunch recipes will give you plenty of options to choose from!

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31 Delicious Easter Dinner Recipes for Your Family

We’ve chosen 30+ of the best, most delicious, and easiest Easter Dinner recipes from the most popular food bloggers on the Internet and shared them here with you. We’ve included Easter Dinner main dishes, side dishes, and desserts. And we made sure to include vegetarian and vegan options, too.

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LA’s Top: 24 Best Thrift Stores + Resale Shops in Los Angeles

With designer resale shops popping up all over the Los Angeles area you can keep your wardrobe refreshed and save a whole lot of money.

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Best Independent Toy Stores in Los Angeles

Here in Los Angeles, we’re fortunate to have a number of charming, high-quality, independent toy shops where you’ll find the perfect gift(s) for all the kids in your life!

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35+ Easy Crockpot Recipes We Bet You’ll Love

Anytime is the perfect time to use your Crockpot to make mealtime easier!

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17 Workout Apps Moms Will Love

If this is the year you’ve decided to make your health and fitness a priority, you may now be wondering how to start. Thankfully, there are several apps that offer great workouts for moms – – workouts that don’t require a lot of time or equipment, but that are still effective and fun.

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Hiring the Perfect Nanny or Babysitter

Not sure where to get started with hiring a nanny or babysitter? Our friends at Sittercity have provided us with a guide to finding the support you need.

Use code MOMSLA25 for 25% off the Sittercity Monthly Premium Subscription plan.

You may have a picture in your head of what a nanny is, but in actuality, the job of a nanny can look wildly different from family to family. Nanny is a broad term that simply means: in-home child care support on a regular basis. That’s it.

What’s great about that, is parents like you can tailor your search to find the right person with the right schedule for your family. If you’ve never hired a nanny before, here’s how.

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Best Places to do Yoga in Los Angeles

Yoga is so hot right now, even if you’re not doing Hot Yoga. Looking for a great place to take yoga in Los Angeles? We’re here to help. Goat Yoga, Puppy Yoga, Corepower Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Acro Yoga, Iyengar Yoga — Los Angeles has them all, and probably at least 5 more kinds we’ve never heard of.

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35+ Best Shopping Malls In Los Angeles and SoCal

Los Angeles has some of the best shopping malls in the country. From The Grove to the Beverly Center to Westfield Century City, families will find opportunities to stroll, shop, eat, and explore.

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My Husband’s Delicious Gluten-free Meatball Recipe (and Meatloaf, too)

My husband’s old recipe for Meatballs called for breadcrumbs, and he used to make his own, using a slightly stale loaf of bread that he would dry out and pulverize. When he wanted to make this new version, without any gluten in it, he first tried using gluten-free bread as a substitute, but he wasn’t happy with the results. The secret? Read on to find out!

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MomsLA Instagram Links

Welcome! You’ll find all the links we mention in our IG posts below. Looking for more? Stick around and check out the site for all kinds of ideas for fun!

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The Best Maternity Shops in Los Angeles for When You’re Expecting

Welcoming a new life into the world is a momentous occasion, filled with excitement and anticipation. As an expectant mother, you embark on a remarkable journey of transformation, both physically and emotionally.

Amidst the joy and wonder, finding comfortable and stylish clothing that adapts to your changing body becomes an essential part of the experience. There’s only so long you can keep wearing yoga pants, after all.

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Nanny Services, Babysitting, and Flexible Childcare in Los Angeles

Updated for 2023 All parents need childcare help at some point, whether it’s for date night or daily care during work hours, so we’ve got lists of all kinds of help, including the newest idea to hit LA: Flexible Childcare and preschool options. Nannies are often hired to help with…

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Find Trusted BabySitters in One Trusted App: Curated Care

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Back-to-school season is around the corner and families are gearing up for the annual task of organizing new fall school schedules, extracurricular activities and weekend planning. If you’re like most moms & dads, a bench of trusted babysitters is crucial to maintaining…

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40+ Romantic Getaways for SoCal Moms and Dads

Whether you’re celebrating a wedding anniversary, trying to find a spot to have a babymoon, or you just want to get away and have some time away from the kids, there are dozens of romantic getaways for couples in Southern California. Read on to get ideas!

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33 Easy Camping Recipes Your Family Will Love

Whether you’re cooking over a fire or using a portable stove, these recipes are perfect for any camping trip. From breakfasts that will keep your family fueled for a day of adventures to dinners that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters, there’s something here for everyone.

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29+ Delicious Apple Recipes You Need to Try

Are you looking for a sweet and delicious way to enjoy the Fall season? Or any season! Look no further than apples! This versatile fruit is not only a perfect snack, but it can also be used in a variety of recipes to create tasty treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth – or savory tooth, for that matter.

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Find Used Clothes and Toys For Kids In Los Angeles

Kids grow.  Fast.  And clothes and toys are expensive.  So, if you’re looking to save some money, and help our environment, then take a look at these shops that offer gently used children’s clothes and toys.

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33 Easy After-School Snacks Your Kids Will Love

We know you want to choose healthy options, and to provide kids with great nutrition after they get home from school, so we took care when choosing the recipes to include. There are hearty snacks alongside quick grab-and-go snacks, so you’ll have great choices now that school has started again. Enjoy!

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Best Places to Buy Shoes for Kids in LA

Whether it’s back-to-school time – or any time your kids need shoes means it’s time to go shopping! We’ve compiled a list of stores that offer everything you need when it comes to buying shoes for kids — a wide selection, fair prices, and good customer service.

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55+ Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe Ideas

Weeknights can be hectic, with work, school, and after school classes or kids’ sports taking up so much of our time and energy, so finding some easy weeknight dinner recipes your family will love is pretty important.

Whether you’re trying to stay on a budget or simply want to have more home-cooked meals with your kids, you need to have a bunch of options ready to go. The goal: you can have delicious and healthy dinners on the table in no time.

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