Style Magazine - May 2022
Starting the month off with a mighty bang is Cinco de Mayo that commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire (and is NOT their Independence Day which is celebrated September 16). We love a good party and never pass up the chance to have one. So, with that as inspiration, we bring you this month’s “30+ Local Latin American Restaurants To Try!” feature (page 85) that’s full of intoxicating eats that will guarantee a fiesta (definitely followed by a siesta!). While researching this article, we came across many other South American restaurants that warranted mention, thus expanding the feature to include Salvadoran, Brazilian, and other cuisines that will knock your socks off. Another holiday we can’t wait to celebrate this month is Mother’s Day (May 8). We all have our own ways of showing affection and appreciation towards our moms (or mother figures) on Mother’s Day, but as a magazine, we’ve come to love our “Get to Know” article each May that profiles some of the most magnificent mothers to grace our neighborhoods. Not a single one of them fails to inspire and warm our hearts, and this year’s “Mighty Moms” piece (page 16) is no less. If it weren’t already apparent, we’ve got so much good content on the following pages. So, grab a margarita (or any of the coffees in our “Hot List” department on page 102—if that’s more your thing), grab the family (including mom!), and make the most of May. Cheers and happy everything! —Tara Mendanha tara@stylemg.com
Starting the month off with a mighty bang is Cinco de Mayo that commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire (and is NOT their Independence Day which is celebrated September 16). We love a good party and never pass up the chance to have one. So, with that as inspiration, we bring you this month’s “30+ Local Latin American Restaurants To Try!” feature (page 85) that’s full of intoxicating eats that will guarantee a fiesta (definitely followed by a siesta!). While researching this article, we came across many other South American restaurants that warranted mention, thus expanding the feature to include Salvadoran, Brazilian, and other cuisines that will knock your socks off.
Another holiday we can’t wait to celebrate this month is Mother’s Day (May 8). We all have our own ways of showing affection and appreciation towards our moms (or mother figures) on Mother’s Day, but as a magazine, we’ve come to love our “Get to Know” article each May that profiles some of the most magnificent mothers to grace our neighborhoods. Not a single one of them fails to inspire and warm our hearts, and this year’s “Mighty Moms” piece (page 16) is no less.
If it weren’t already apparent, we’ve got so much good content on the following pages. So, grab a margarita (or any of the coffees in our “Hot List” department on page 102—if that’s more your thing), grab the family (including mom!), and make the most of May. Cheers and happy everything!
—Tara Mendanha
tara@stylemg.com
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get to know<br />
with children ages 0-3, “supporting<br />
children in reaching developmental<br />
milestones alongside parent coaching.”<br />
In 2021, Lindsey launched her nonprofit,<br />
Never Stop Growing, Inc. (instagram.<br />
com/neverstopgrowing2021) whose<br />
mission is to provide research-based<br />
strategies and resources for children of all<br />
ages and their families, in order to support<br />
them through their development.<br />
Her free time is spent with her kids.<br />
She also likes learning about cultures and<br />
people, and enjoys photography, food,<br />
music, and art.<br />
Lindsey Pitts<br />
mom of two<br />
Lindsey is a humanitarian, researcher,<br />
lover of the outdoors, and a busy mom<br />
to two kids, Mikaila (12) who's creative<br />
and works hard at school; and Preston<br />
(11) who's loud, friendly, and good at<br />
everything he does. The do-it-all mom<br />
has a bachelor’s and master’s in child<br />
development, and currently teaches at<br />
Sacramento State's College of Education<br />
in the Child and Adolescent Department.<br />
She also works in Early Intervention as a<br />
Child Development Specialist where she<br />
does in-home therapy and evaluations<br />
What has your journey through<br />
motherhood been like?<br />
It’s been full of ups and downs. Since birth,<br />
nothing really went as planned. I delivered<br />
via emergency C-section at 36 weeks<br />
with Mikaila, and 37 weeks with Preston.<br />
From there, breastfeeding, tongue ties,<br />
daycares, kids knocking out teeth...the list<br />
goes on!<br />
But every experience has a lesson<br />
and a silver lining. Learning to enjoy<br />
milestones, no matter how small or big,<br />
makes parenting my favorite thing in the<br />
world.<br />
What’s your parenting style?<br />
Children learn through experiences with<br />
the world around them. I let them explore<br />
but help them along the way.<br />
What are your dreams for yourself and<br />
your children?<br />
I want to see us continue to grow as<br />
individuals and as a family as we enter<br />
the teenage years. Personally, I plan to<br />
expand on career opportunities, providing<br />
children and families in the community<br />
with new experiences to help them grow.<br />
Q&A<br />
One thing that gets you through the day:<br />
Music.<br />
Best part about being a mom: Getting to<br />
help them grow and develop.<br />
Not-so-great part about being a mom: Not<br />
being able to fix everything.<br />
Best mom advice: Never stop growing.<br />
Mom must-have: Calendars—physical and<br />
digital.<br />
When the going gets tough… Find the silver<br />
lining and keep going.<br />
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