Momma Lee
Join me in navigating adventures in parenthood around Los Angeles and southern California.
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- Los Angeles ZooMay 22, 2023: Grandparent outing to the Zoo! Pops and Gigi came to visit and both kids and I went with them for a zoo outing. Pops brought his usual donut breakfast treat to the house, then we had a 15 minute drive to the LA Zoo at Griffith Park. We brought out trusty wagon …
- Recipe: Vanilla Nut GranolaThis granola is so good! I’ve started making homemade yogurt and my kids love it. We have difficulty finding full-fat plain yogurt without added sugar in the store. And when we have yogurt, we have to have granola! This is my favorite yogurt topper, although it is also good as cereal or on its own …
- Wildwood Canyon TrialMay 14, 2023: Wildwood Canyon in Burbank, CA is a nice trail with some elevation and a view of the valley. This is a good close-by one for us when we don’t have the time to do a longer drive. May 14 was Mother’s Day, and I wanted to spend it with my family in …
- Antelope Valley Poppy ReserveApril 16, 2023 We drove up to see the poppies during the super bloom! We went several years back when I was pregnant with my first. That year (2019) was the most amazing poppy bloom I’ve seen. This year, there were plenty of wildflowers, but not as much of a concentration of poppy blooms in …
- Recipe: Favorite Vegan Banana BreadThis is a great vegan banana bread recipe that my family enjoys frequently. We can’t seem to keep up with our bananas without them getting too ripe, so this is our go-to. I love the fresh grated ginger in it and the walnuts add an extra burst of nutrition. My daughter loves to help me …
- Kidspace Children’s MuseumApril 7, 2023: My daughter always asks me to take her to science museums. We found Kidspace online and headed over to Pasadena on a free afternoon during her spring break. One of my best friends was visiting us from out of town and helped me take the kids. It was very helpful to have …
- Travel Town at Griffith ParkMarch 31, 2023: My daughter had a school holiday, so off to the park we went! Travel town is a part of Griffith Park with a train and transportation museum, trains to explore, and a train-ride loop around the border. This was such a fun day! All around we had a great experience and I …
- Zuma Canyon HikeMarch 19, 2023: Family hike day! The weather looked iffy, but we decided that could be to our advantage and our family of four (plus our dog) headed out to Malibu in search of a relatively easy hike. The Santa Monica mountains are more lush and green than I’ve ever seen them, and I felt …
- Herb Garden Home ProjectMarch 13, 2023: We’ve had some lovely rain-free days recently, with lots of outdoor time! This inspired me to get our outdoor space spiffed up. One of the things I miss about our old house is my herb garden. I love having fresh herbs outside my door that I can watch grow and snip for …
- Noah’s Ark at the Skirball CenterMarch 3, 2023 I took my kids to the Skirball Center for a fun outing when my 3 year old had a day off of preschool. They have a wonderful Noah’s Ark exhibit for kids! Tickets We had to get tickets in advance. These are timed-entry, and they let you in at the exact time …
- Recipe: Super Creamy HummusMy mother-in-law is an amazing Vegan cook and is always giving me the best cookbooks and recipes. She brings her homemade hummus every time she comes to visit, and has thus spoiled me from buying hummus from the store. Hummus made at home tastes so much more fresh and light, and you can adjust to …
- Cayton Children’s MuseumFebruary 23, 2023: It’s a cold, rainy week in Los Angeles. (What a strange thing to type.) I had a free day with my kids this week and endeavored to find a good indoor activity for us to spend the time outside of the house. I landed on the Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica. …
- Why Los Angeles? Our family’s decision to return to the city.Los Angeles was never my city of choice for a variety of reasons that I won’t get into. So how did I find myself raising my children here? I believe that God clearly called our family back here. Read on to hear my story and my reason for believing this. Our first LA move I’ll …