Holidays

I love the holiday of Halloween personally. It can be fun, scary, and chaotic all at the same time! Over the years, being a Halloween "momster" has taught me some things that have helped me and my family around...

My husband and I dated for three years before we got engaged. I remember how dating him was so much fun. I planned every weekend with something new to do. We went to the aquarium, museum, wine tasting and...

DIY pumpkin decorating may or may not be my thing! I love to DIY stuff. Sometimes it looks great and other times, not so much. I had planned this post to be one of those great posts you see...

Back in October, I was in the hardware store and there were Christmas decorations that greeted us as we walked through the sliding doors. We as a family totally love Christmas and really the whole holiday season, so it...

So yes, it's officially December and we are in full swing of the Holiday season, with Thanksgiving just behind us, and Christmas, Hanukkah, and many other cultural celebrations nearing. Now that I am a mother myself and my family...

Valentine's Day is almost here! There are so many fun activities and delicious treats to partake in this Valentine's Day. We've sourced local bakeries and cookie shops, as well as gift ideas for everyone in your family.  And if you are...

Whenever I post something personal on Facebook or Instagram, 95% of it has to do with our kids. But of that remaining 5%, I rarely give kudos to my husband. So in honor of Father’s Day, I’m putting the spotlight...

The Holidays are all about family, right?  So what better way to celebrate than to spend quality time with the ones you love! And getting out of the house and off to great adventures that make memories is what it's...

For the tween or teen in your life buying gifts can be a challenge!  We hope our list of must-haves this holiday season can help you on your quest and truly WOW that teen! And thanks to our Affiliate Link...

When news broke that Los Angeles County banned trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and Halloween parades, I was crushed. As my phone blew up with texts and the news was shared on my Facebook feed, the plaguing question was, “What are...

Fall is here in Orange County and one thing is for certain - it’s time for pumpkins, sweaters, and family fun activities. While last year many fall events were cancelled, this year many local favorites are back offering a little...

The ball has dropped, the hangover has subsided… Pinterest and Facebook land are full of blog posts and articles about self-improvement, how to lose the holiday weight, and become fit/wealthy/fill-in-the-blank in 2017… I don’t know about you, but I’m a...

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It's that joyous time of year. It's merry and it's bright...for some of us. For others there is a feeling of fearfulness and exclusion right now that is exactly the opposite of Happy Holidays. Inclusivity - loving and respecting...