Jessica (left) and friend Kirsten (right), hiking with their babies at Runyan Canyon

MOMMY POWER

- Jessica Mortarotti, Contributing Writer

I used to travel all the time. I love the way travelers stick together. Abroad, we are all strangers in a strange land and there’s an inherent comfort in knowing you’re not alone. Now, as a new mom, I’m delighted to find a similar social phenomenon takes place between mothers. This may seem obvious, but as a young woman, I am used to my female peers being somewhat distanced and, well, not entirely friendly. However, recently I’ve noticed an amazing level of support and warmth coming from other moms.

Tastybaby’s own “Proust Questionnaire"-- Calling all moms! We’d love to hear your answer to our Tasty 10 Questionnaire!

Queen of the Blogs, Arianna Huffington & Liane at the YSL party (ph: Delza Laxamana)

TASTY PIONEER: ARIANNA HUFFINGTON

- Liane Weintraub, Editor-in-Chief

If you happen to be a woman and have just launched your own blog/website, Arianna Huffington is pretty much an icon. Even if you aren’t a woman and have nothing to do with the web, it’s hard to escape her sphere of influence.  Like her or not, Arianna has had an unmistakable impact on communications in our ever-changing world. She has always spoken her mind (even if she’s changed it, from time to time), and she’s commandeered technology to establish her voice as an authority.

Estela with her family in Aspen, CO

TASTY 10: ESTELA, MOTHER OF ONE (ASPEN, CO)

1. What defines family to you?
A God-centered relationship of LOVE, support, safety, patience, kindness, humility and tenderness.

Wanda with daughter, Tara on the beach in Hawaii

TASTY 10: WANDA, MOTHER OF TWO (HONOLULU, HI)

1. What defines “family” to you?
"Family” to me means a strong bond of unconditional love that is woven between human beings who may or may not actually share DNA. As a parent I try to remember the adage “a family that stays together plays together” and try to have as much fun with my children as I can. As kids get older its great to get them interested in “family” activities such as golf, tennis and skiing which they and you can share at any age but equally a good game of scrabble or cards can be just as enjoyable.