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The 11 Best Winter Road Trips to Take with Kids in California

by Beth Shea

Whether you need a day trip or have more time to spare, these are the best California winter road trips, and perhaps, dare we say, are even more fun than their summertime counterparts

As we locals know, winter in California is especially fun because you can find both snowy mountains and sunny beaches just a short(ish) drive away. From the sparkling beaches of Santa Barbara to the snow-covered mountain town of Big Bear, here are our favorite California winter road trip ideas to take with the kids.

The Best Winter Road Trips to Take from Los Angeles

1. Big Bear & Snow Summit

While we have a whole article dedicated to where to find snow near LA, worthwhile mentions include Big Bear Mountain and Snow Valley below. Both are chock full of winter activities and sports for the whole family. Stay for the day or easily spend a few days learning new skills. Beginner shredders can take snowboard lessons (from age four years old and up) and avid skiers and snowboarders can take a half or full-day lessons at either Bear Mountain or Snow Summit. 

Online: bigbearmountainresort.com

Related: Your 48-Hour Itinerary of What to Do in Big Bear during the Winter Is Here

2. Snow Valley Mountain Resort

This smaller mountain is great for snow angels just beginning their snow-journey. It's also less crowded than big brother mountain (Big Bear). For the little ones, head to the Children's Learning Center where snow bunnies can learn to ski or snowboard. Moreover, there's a snow play area where you can enjoy Southern California’s only chairlift-serviced sledding area. After the scenic chairlift ride, you get to whiz down the longest downhill sled ride in the region.

Online: snowvalley.com

The Best Road Trips from Los Angeles in the Winter

3. Santa Barbara

If you'd rather skip the snow and freezing temps for some beachfront fun this winter, look no further than Santa Barbara for a relaxing family getaway. We recommend staying at Hotel Santa Barbara or The Wayfarer, or if you swing full-on luxury, stay at Four Seasons The Biltmore Santa Barbara.

Online: santabarbaraca.com

4. Ojai

If you're looking for a serene getaway that's off the beaten path and immersed in nature, Ojai is the destination for you. Located about an hour and a half from Los Angeles, this charming town has a super chill vibe. Go hiking, biking, or horseback riding, and bask in the warm winter weather while soaking up all the outdoor recreation Ojai has to offer. 

Online: ojaivisitors.com

5. Oxnard

Looking for a small beach town vibe? About an hour north of Los Angeles, you'll find Oxnard's Hollywood Beach with its sprawling sandy shores and laidback, locals-only feel. Daily highs during the winter months hover around the mid-60s, which may be a bit too cold for swimming, but it's perfect for flying kites, splashing in the waves, and building castles in the sand. 

Online: oxnard.org

6. Coronado Island

Nicknamed the "Crown City," Coronado earns its regal title due to its majestic beaches (complete with golden, glittering sand) and grand resorts. Located just ten minutes from downtown San Diego, this amazing destination is reachable via a short ferry ride or drive over the Coronado Bridge—but you’ll definitely feel like you’ve gone on a relaxing vacation a world away.

Online: coronadovisitorcenter.com

Related: Why Our Editors Love Loews Coronado Bay Resort When They Visit Coronado Island

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7. Joshua Tree

Check a visit to the stunning Joshua Tree National Park off your bucket list this season. Winter is a great time to hike this desert terrain featuring towering boulders, and picturesque cacti and trees. For a hike, the one-mile loop trail through Hidden Valley is a good introduction for little ones. Start your adventure at the West entrance, then work your way along the road, exiting the park at the South. If you want to spend a few nights, see why our editor's recommend staying at AutoCamp Joshua Tree—the closest overnight spot to the Western entrance, this glamping spot is complete with modern Airstream trailers, fire pits, and a marketplace full of yummy treats and food.

Online: nps.gov

The Best Winter Getaway from Los Angeles

8. Solvang

Solvang, aka the "Danish Capital of America," has a lot more going for it than a photo-worthy windmill. While the town still has plenty of kitschy charm worth checking out (and the pastries!), there's also a nearby miniature horse farm, an ostrich farm, and a Viking-inspired playground, all worth the visit. See where our editor's love to stay, eat and drink in Solvang—all with kids in tow.

Online: solvangusa.com

The Best Winter Getaways from Southern California

9. Lake Tahoe

Tahoe is the ultimate winter vacation destination as there are loads of skiing options, snowy sledding hills, and cozy hot tubs to relax in after the day's activities. Thinking about hitting up Northstar? It boasts a ton of comfy lodging options for you and the fam and most rooms come with a mini kitchen so you can cook up your own hot cocoa. Looking for more of a luxury experience, check into the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe mid-mountain at Northstar. Expect five-star Ritz-Carlton service, with ski-in-ski-out convenience, plus a spa worth bribing your significant other to take the kids for a couple of hours. No matter where you stay, Northstar is a great mountain for skiing and snowboarding—from beginners to shredders. 

Online: tahoe.com

10. Yosemite

The winter is a great time of year to head to Yosemite as the crowds have gone and the area is blanketed with snow (if you are lucky). Read our A-to-Z guide for visiting Yosemite, including our favorite places to stay and eat. 

Online: nps.gov

11. Siskiyou County

Head north past Redding (but not without making a stop at the Redding Garden of Lights detailed below) to the tranquil county of Siskiyou that extends to the California-Oregon border. Here you'll find gorgeous hikes like the Hedge Creek Falls Trail in Dunsmuir and the McCloud Falls Trail. Spend some time fishing for trout and exploring all of the outdoor adventures that the area has to offer. When you want to stay the night, we love the vintage cabooses turned into sleeping compartments at Railroad Park in Dunsmuir. 

Online: discoversiskiyou.com

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Mandy Moore Shares Adorable Pics of Her New Baby Boy, Ozzie

by Karly Wood

Moore is now a boy mom times two

The Moore-Goldsmith family is now a party of four! The This Is Us star announced that her second child with husband Taylor Goldsmith has arrived.

Baby number two is Oscar Bennett Goldsmith, and he’s already going by a sweet nickname, Ozzie. He “arrived a little late but with much aplomb (and an easier/speedier delivery than his big brother, much to the delight of his parents),” reads her Instagram post. “Every adage is true: our hearts have doubled in size and the immediacy of the love is astounding. He is beyond words and we are so grateful for our family of four! 💓💓💓💓”

Related: Mandy Moore Enlists Her Adorable Toddler to Help Announce Baby #2

Moore likely mentioned the speedy birth of Ozzie since she was unable to have a medicated birth. The actress shared with TODAY that she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder and that her platelets are too low to receive an epidural for both her first and second pregnancy.

“It was awful. But I can do it one more time. I can climb that mountain again,” Moore said. “I wish medication was an option — just the idea of it being on the table is so nice. But we’ll just push forth like we did last time.”

Related: Kaley Cuoco’s Adorable Pregnancy Announcement Doubles as a Gender Reveal

Ozzie joins big brother, Gus, who Moore welcomed in February 2021. It was just in June that he helped the family announce that a new baby was on the way.

“One incredibly seminal chapter of my life just ended and the next one, as a mother of two, is about to start… and are we ever so deeply grateful and excited,” wrote Moore on her Instagram post. The caption accompanied a sweet photo of Gus sporting a “big brother” shirt.

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Hunter McGrady Is Pregnant and Her Reveal Is So, So Sweet

by Julie Scagell

McGrady is already mom to son Hudson

Hunter McGrady is going to be a mom for the second time. The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model shared the most adorable pregnancy announcement on Instagram, sharing the good news on Instagram with her fans.

The model, who is married to Brian Keys, showed a video of her finding out she was pregnant with a home test.  Next to the video, McGrady wrote, “Well, i guess it’s time to share the news! Hudson is going to be a big brother!” She also said she and Keys “couldn’t be more excited to enter this new season of life in growing our family.”

McGrady graced the cover of Health’s January/February 2022 issue and talked about being a plus-size model. “I actually really love being called plus-size—I’m not ashamed of it.” I am pro-woman—if you want to be called plus-size, great! For me, now, I’m like, “Hell yeah, I’m a plus-size model.”

She also spoke about the ups and downs of being in the spotlight before and after pregnancy. “Maybe it’s because of the way society treats pregnant women. All of a sudden, people say you’re glowing and fabulous,” McGrady said. “And then postpartum happens, and everyone asks when you’re going to lose weight — there’s that whole bounce-back culture.”

The mom-of-one also talked about her response this time around. “I’m feeling all the emotions from excitement to nervous to giddy!” she said, adding that this pregnancy “has been wildly different than my pregnancy with Hudson.”

McGrady has been open about adjusting to life with kids. In an Instagram post last October, she talked about how she and her husband were transitioning to life as parents while still taking time to focus on one another. “Some days I miss the us that was able to just up and go to dinner spontaneously at 7pm, or could drive somewhere with no destination just to see where we end up,” she said. “We’re allowed to simultaneously mourn the past and be so wildly grateful for the present and the future without feeling guilty. I’m learning how to be a mama and still date my husband.”

Lucky for her fans, she’s planning on sharing more of this pregnancy. “Can’t wait to share this journey again with you guys over the next few months,” she wrote. “You all were so gracious and supportive during the last time.”

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Deceptively Easy Baby Costumes Made with a Onesie

by Aimee Della Bitta

This genius Halloween costume hack can go in so many directions

Elaborate costumes aren’t always comfortable for the tiniest of tots, so choosing a baby costume for Halloween that is no-fuss yet still adorable is the way to go. Get inspired by these adorable infant costumes that center around what your newborn is happiest wearing—a onesie! From a precious Poké Ball to a little loofah, these simple do-it-yourself costumes will have your baby Halloween-ready in no time.

Pokemon Poké Ball

a baby dressed as a poke ball for a roundup of easy costumes you can make with a onesie
Say Yes

If your baby’s got a big brother or sister who’s obsessed with Pokemon, this Poké Ball idea from Say Yes can be a great sibling costume—all you need is a red long-sleeved onesie, white pants, and some black-and-silver felt to fashion a belt. Make an easy Ash Ketchum look for your big (there’s a great one at kidsactivities.com) and let them tote their little Poké Ball around the neighborhood to help catch ’em all!

Magic 8 Ball

Your baby is magic and so is this witty costume idea from And We Play. Start with a black onesie. Get the template designs for the “8” and the answer “outlook not good” here and strategically place the answer over the diaper area on your baby’s back. It’s, easy, comfy, and clever all in one!

Scuba Diver Baby

A black onesie gets transformed into a wetsuit in this easy-to-assemble scuba diver baby costume. Bonus: the accessories like swim goggles, a water or soda bottle, and a pacifier are all things you probably have on hand.

Strawberry

Pull off this sweet strawberry costume in no time. All you need is a long-sleeved red onesie, green hat, and felt. If you’re itching for an even craftier challenge, check out these slightly more complex (but still onesie-based) costumes by Morgan at Charleston Craft.

Loofah Baby Halloween Costume

Bath time is the best time! With just tulle, rope, and a needle and thread, Home of the Harvey’s shows how to make a baby loofah costume in less than an hour while only spending $8. Be sure to size up the onesie for this easy DIY.

Lifeguard Baby Halloween Costume

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Our friends at Primary, who make our favorite baby bodysuits, have shared a bunch of clever costume ideas and simple instructions on how to make them. We love this cute lifeguard baby costume (pictured above)—and its quick, no-sew directions. Here are some of our other faves:

Find LOTS more Halloween costume inspiration and DIY instructions at primary.com.

Pillsbury Doughboy

Here’s a poppin’ fresh idea the whole neighborhood will love. All you need for this DIY Pillsbury doughboy costume is a long-sleeved white onesie, white pants, and a chef’s hat. Then, use any piece of white fabric to make a simple scarf, print the Pillsbury logo, and glue it onto your little one’s hat. Baking skills not included!

Ketchup Bottle

Complete this adorable baby costume in no time with a red premium Onesie bodysuit, white peel-and-stick felt, stick-on letters, a green ribbon, and fabric glue. Looking for another costume for a sibling or friend? Relish the spirit of Halloween with a coordinating costume using a green onesie to make everyone’s favorite pickled condiment.

Baby Deer

This darling deer costume keeps your little fawn comfy and your workload light. Whether you choose to DIY your antlers or make it extra easy and purchase a headband from Little Bug’s Pretties via Etsy, this Halloween inspo from El Paso blogger Jeannie is hard to resist.

Where’s Waldo

In a chilly climate, you’ll appreciate the hat on this easy-to-identify baby Halloween costume. All you’ll need is a red-and-white-striped onesie (or cover a white onesie with red felt strips) and red-and-white fleece for the hat. Add jeans and round glasses (if you can’t find any, search for Harry Potter glasses at online retailers), and you’re all set. Make It & Love It has the tutorial.

Pac-Man Baby Halloween Costume

 

Calling all gamers! Start with a black onesie and glue on cut-out felt pieces of Pac-Man and dots (or order the perfect patches from JohnShopHj on Etsy!). In more of an add-to-cart mood? Pick up this cute onesie from SunshineDriveShop for a mommy-and-me costume where baby is the ghost to your Pac.

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Ashley Graham Proudly Shows Off Her Stretch Marks at the 2022 VMAs

by Karly Wood

Ashley Graham looks amazing in her bodycon dress

Ashley Graham continues to dish out confidence like it’s going out of style. The model and mom, who is not afraid to show off her postpartum body, hit up MTV’s Video Music Awards this weekend wearing a stunning black cut-out dress that didn’t hold anything back.

The bodycon dress was designed by Houghton and Graham tells Access Hollywood the style is “So hot. But my stretch marks are out and I’m like ‘Okay here we go stretch marks, let’s go! You know what? I’m gonna show it all off in the photos and in real life.”

Preach.

She went on to say that even though she has eight-month-old twins at home, she still feels “sexy and hot.” Not only does the model share twins Malachi and Roman with husband Justin Ervin, there’s also two-year-old big brother Isaac at home, too.

In typical Ashley fashion, she is inspiring women everywhere to love their bodies. One follower commented that Graham is an “Inspiration to all moms embrace your body. Because giving birth is the most beautiful thing and thank you for making our scares shine.”

TODAY also caught up with Graham on the red carpet who dished out even more body-positive sentiments. “I think that no matter the trend, just know that your body is in because our bodies are not a trend. And I’m a poet and I didn’t even know it.”

Mic drop.

Graham has been a beacon of confidence and self-love for years as she’s navigated the modeling world where she’s bucking traditional standards. Now as a mom, she continue to fight against unrealistic bounce back culture and encourages body acceptance.

She often thanks her body for all the hard work it’s done bringing three children into the world on Instagram, as well as sharing real life images as she takes on motherhood. Her newest foray at the VMA’s is just one more reason to love her.

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Our Favorite Secret Lakes & Ponds in San Diego

by Bonnie Taylor

San Diego is known for its vacation-worthy beaches, but you don’t always have to go to the ocean to play in the water (or be forced to deal with all that sand). If you go inland and look between our hills and canyons you’ll find tons of freshwater lakes and ponds that are splash-worthy for a fun-filled day. Scroll down for our favorite in-the-know watering holes (until now that is) that tend to be less crowded and more secluded—you might even be the only ones there! Plus we’ve paired each waterway with a food hot spot nearby to grab some coffee, sandwiches or grab a box of doughnuts from one of our favorite shops for your lakeside adventures.

Evan’s Pond

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This one is at the top because it’s one of the least-known ponds on this list (until now that is). It’s right across the street from its more famous “Big Brother” Lake Miramar and it’s tucked behind the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library next to its parking lot. It’s a small pond with a cute flat trail that will take littles about 20 minutes to walk around—longer if they stop to feed the ducks or throw rocks into the water.

Insider Tip: The library sells duck food from its gift shop inside, cash only.

Food Hot Spots: Stop by Gong Cha for teas and boba, or Somisomi (one of our favorite ice cream shops in San Diego) for soft serve or Paris Baguette for pastries and coffee.

Evan’s Pond
10301 Scripps Lake Dr.
Scripps Ranch
Online: sandiego.gov

Discovery Lake

Plan to spend several hours here because your kids won’t want to leave (making hitting up that food hot spot below even more clutch). After you walk or stroll on the lower flat paved loop trail for about 40 minutes (or you can take the upper hiking trail), you can choose to visit the small fishing dock, the new forest-themed playground or run around in the splash pad.

Food Hot Spots: You’ll discover a new favorite at the Old California Coffee House & Eatery, which has vegan and gluten-free options and even fire pits outside.

Discovery Lake
650 Foxhall Dr.
San Marcos

Lower Otay Lake

Get inspired at this Olympic-approved lake which serves as the training lake for rowing sports from the U.S. Olympic Training Center across the street. Even if you don’t have Olympic aspirations, you can rent a boat and feel like one for the day. You can also rent fishing gear and buy live bait from the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company on-site to fish from the dock. They also sell ice cream, drinks, snacks and picnic supplies. Bring your bikes or go for a long walk on the quiet out-and-back trail that hugs the lake.

Insider Tip: The lake is only open on Wed, Sat & Sun and it's closed the 2nd Wed. of each month.

Food Hot Spots: Starbucks, IHOP and Islands Burgers are all nearby. 

Lower Otay Lake
1500 Wueste Rd.
Chula Vista
Online: sandiego.gov

Model Yacht Pond

Bring your remote-controlled water toys to zip around on this hidden pond on Mission Bay. It’s primarily used for sailing small model yachts, so while it seems inviting, there is no swimming allowed here. However, a model yacht club meets regularly, and if you’re lucky enough to be here when they are, it’s a really nice group, and some will even let your kids sail their boats for a few minutes! When the kids are done watching, there are trees to climb, sandy beaches nearby with shaded picnic tables, bathrooms and fire pits for bonfires.

Food Hot Spot: Walk next door to Paradise Point Resort to grab a coffee from their Island Grinds Coffee shop or order pizza from their Barefoot Bar & Grill on the water. This is also a fun spot to walk around, find their native bird habitat lagoons, buy duck food from their gift shop and climb to the top of the lookout tower.

Model Yacht Pond
2800 Ingraham St.
Mission Bay
Online: sandiego.gov

Heritage Park Pond

Spend the entire day here with over nine options for fun! Choose from the playground, skate park and walking trails to run out some energy. For more action, bring a ball for the basketball courts or soccer field or a frisbee for the large open spaces. Grab a picnic table for lunch and use the barbecue grills and bathrooms. Check the schedule for concerts at the amphitheater or recreation classes at the community center. To keep it simple, kids will love just running around the hills and walking around the duck pond. When you need a break from all the activity, walk across the street for lots of food options.

Food Hot Spots: Walk across the street to DK Che Fruit for smoothies, raspados and tortas.

Heritage Park Pond
1339 E Palomar St.
Chula Vista
Online: chulavistaca.gov

Lindo Lake

Play at the only natural lake in San Diego County with loads of activities to choose from. Start at the playground near the library or hit the skate park, walk or bike around the loop trail that circles the lake, and then go find the butterfly garden. If you’re feeling sporty, bring your rackets for the tennis courts, play catch at the softball fields or throw some horseshoes in the pits. You’ll also find 17 fitness stations for a free workout on the southwestern part of the lake. Kids will enjoy doing the TRACK Trails program, where you complete an educational scavenger hunt and log them online for prizes. Check the park ranger schedule online to go for a guided hike.

Food Hot Spot: Mary’s Donuts & Coffee is a nearby locals favorite and their lunch and breakfast sandwiches are also a big hit.

Lindo Lake
12660 Lindo Ln.
Lakeside
Online: sdparks.org

Webb Lake

Tucked behind some office buildings and next to the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, you’ll find this quaint little lake that’s more of a pond. It’ll take kids about 10 minutes to run around it, but they’ll probably go around a few times. Bring little trikes and scooters for them to practice on the flat paved loop around. Stop to find the koi fish, turtles and ducks swimming around. There’s also a small waterfall that’s fun for kids to watch and a little bridge to run over next to the Veteran’s Memorial. Trees keep this area shaded and it’s a great picnic spot, so stop at a nearby restaurant or BYO lunch (no bathrooms here so plan ahead).

Food Hot Spot: Starbucks and Peet’s Coffee are nearby and lots of restaurant options down the street.

Webb Lake
11666 Avena Pl.
Rancho Bernardo

Lake San Marcos

Rent a boat on this small private lake for a relaxing morning or early evening family time. You can rent electric Duffy boats or pontoons for cruising or fishing. If you want more of a workout, you can rent SUPs, kayaks or pedal boats. The water is calm because there are no wakes, so it’s ideal for little kids and beginners to enjoy. If you want someone to row you around, hire a guided gondola tour from Black Swan Gondola Company, they might even sing to you!

Pro Tip: Turn this into a relaxing stay-cation and get a room at the modern Lakehouse Hotel.

Food Hot Spots: Eat dockside at the Amalfi Marina Bar for out-of-this-world pizza or walk across the street to D’liteful Chocolat for crepes, breakfast and of course chocolate.

Lake San Marcos
1025 La Bonita Dr.
San Marcos
Online: lsmmarina.com

 

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Andy Cohen Has Learned That Driving with Young Kids Is Total Chaos

by Kristina Johnson

Fans are used to seeing Bravo’s Andy Cohen looking suave and suited up on-air. But off-air, Cohen is a dad of two, and just like the rest of us, he gets frazzled when the kids start melting down. Cohen shared an all-too-relatable video of a drive with his family that went sour recently when both kiddos started crying in the backseat.

“Summer is supposed to be fun,” Cohen captioned the video. He doesn’t say a word, and he doesn’t need to, because we know exactly what he’s dealing with. We’ve all been there, and it is absolutely the worst. He grimaces while looking down at the camera, shakes his head, and generally looks like he’s about two seconds away from threatening to turn the car around and go home. It sounds like Cohen has at least one adult helper along for the ride, but what it looks like is that he really wants a pair of earplugs.

Summer is the season of road trips, and for many of us, they’re going to end up looking a lot like this. It starts out great, but no matter how many snacks and games and downloaded shows and movies you prep for the car ride, sometimes kids are just not interested in cooperating. It’s the price we pay for making those magical summer memories, though, and I’m confident Cohen would agree, as miserable as this particular car ride was.

Though Cohen kept it real with this clip, he’s been nothing but a doting dad on Instagram. He’s shared lots of adorable snaps since newborn baby girl Lucy joined the family, including with adoring big brother Benjamin, 3.

While a car ride with two crying kids isn’t exactly a banner moment for any dad, Cohen has been gushing about how amazing fatherhood is in recent interviews. Of becoming a father of two, the Bravo host told Forbes: “It’s exhausting, but it’s good. It’s really nice. It’s going to be great.” That optimistic attitude is definitely going to be crucial for Cohen, in dad life and especially on family road trips.

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Ashley Graham Shares A Pic of What It’s Like to Breastfeed 2 Kids At Once

by Julie Scagell

Model and mom-of-three Ashley Graham has her hands full these days. As with a lot of new moms, she’s been spending a lot of time getting the breastfeeding game down right, which we can only imagine would be even trickier with twins. Trickier… and tiring.

“Tired. But we’re here.”

She’s been sharing pictures of her breastfeeding journey since she had her twins, Roman and Malachi.

“Double fisting, peep the whacky tan lines,” she wrote on Instagram next to a gorgeous picture of herself nursing the twins. While all looks calm and serene, she explained a bit more about the process in her Instagram story (hint: it takes a village).

In her story back then, she also posted a photo breastfeeding both boys using a nursing pillow. “My normal position for when I tandem feed the boys,” she wrote. “This took me a solid few weeks of trial/error and lots of tears to latch consistently. My doula, who is also a lactation consultant, was so kind and gentle with me in helping all three of us figure out how to do this together.”

Her twins, who were born Jan. 7, were welcomed by Graham, husband Justin Ervin, and big brother Isaac, who is two. She’s been open about her path to becoming a mom and has posted images of herself breastfeeding in the past, normalizing the process for those who choose to and are able to breastfeed.

“My boys have been the greatest teachers and biggest reminders that I can do hard things,” she wrote earlier this year. “This has not been easy, but it’s so worth it. still can’t believe I have 3 children.”

She’s also been quick to thank everyone, like her lactation consultant and others, who have helped her get here. “I’m just like any other mom going to work and doing what we have to do,” she said during a Byrdie interview last year. “I lean on community. I’m so lucky to have my mom and my in-laws and Justin pitches in. I have to really schedule out my time, which is how I’m getting my work done.” She also kept it real, admitting, “Balance doesn’t exist; it’s more about how you are managing everything you put on your plate.”

Cheers to you, mama. You make motherhood look good.

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Mandy Moore Enlists Her Adorable Toddler to Help Announce Baby #2

by Julie Scagell

Mandy Moore is having a moment. Not only did she just close the chapter on the Emmy-winning show This Is Us, where she played Rebecca Pearson for six seasons, she’s about to take on an even more exciting challenge as a mom of two boys! The actress and singer announced the big news via social media in the most adorable way, saying she’s “grateful” to be expecting again.

“One incredibly seminal chapter of my life just ended and the next one, as a mother of two, is about to start,” Moore wrote on Instagram. “We are ever so deeply grateful and excited. Baby Boy Goldsmith #2 coming this fall!”

Moore and her husband, musician Taylor Goldsmith, used their one-year-old, Gus, to help make the announcement with him donning a sweet “Big Brother” T-shirt.

“Not to sound cheesy, but all the clichés are true. Life is Technicolor now,” she told Parents of motherhood earlier this year. “It just makes sense in a way that it didn’t before. I had no idea that this degree of love existed in the world.” She also said mornings with Gus are her favorite: “We bring him back to our room and spend the first hour or so hanging out in bed together. Yeah, the morning is magical,” she said.

Moore, who is about to start traveling later in 2022 for her “In Real Life” tour, penned a beautiful note on Mother’s Day, writing in part, “Being your mom is nothing short of the most rewarding and challenging job I’ll ever have. I savor all of it because you are the greatest, Goose, AND it keeps getting better (as everyone told us).”

Speaking of touring, Moore did note that it’s “gonna be slightly different” than expected being pregnant this time around, but as she told Parents, the unknown is just fine for them. “We’re very much still flying by the seat of our pants,” she said, “but I feel like that is parenthood in a nutshell, and we’re going to be doing that for the rest of our lives.”

Here’s hoping Moore has a smooth pregnancy!

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