Sarah Auerswald

Sarah Auerswald is the CEO and Co-Founder of MomsLA. She writes about life in LA while raising her 2 sons and is the founder of MarVistaMom.com. She was an English Major at Brown University, and yet nowadays feels free to ignore grammar rules anytime she wants. Like Now. She's married, uses a Mac, and grew up in Hawaii.

When Does School Start in Los Angeles?

Updated for 2021 With all the upheaval faced by schools over the past year, it’s no wonder parents all over Los Angeles have been wondering …

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Pick Blueberries (and Other Fruit) in SoCal

Blueberries are a delicious fruit, filled with antioxidants, and you can find them grown locally at many farms in Southern California. And the cool thing …

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SchoolHouse Wants to Create A Great School in Your Neighborhood

Are you worried that your kids are getting left behind or falling short of their boundless potential? Have you been feeling let down by the …

Best Cherry Picking Farms Near Los Angeles

Have you ever taken your family to pick cherries? Cherry picking is one way to have a great family adventure, and also end up with …

10+ Strawberry Picking Farms Near Los Angeles

Updated for 2021 Who wants to go strawberry picking? Have you ever wanted to pick your own fruit, fresh from the farm? Is there any …

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Earthquake Insurance: Is It Worth It?

Whenever there’s an earthquake anywhere in the world, as a Los Angeles resident, it always gives me pause. Angelenos are divided about whether earthquake insurance is of any value, given the relatively high premium cost and the high deductible. After my neighbors and I had a lively discussion – and disagreement – on the subject, I felt I needed to ask an expert.