Holidays

As you can probably tell by now, I am the type of parent who does not like to go all out for things unless it’s required under the threat of social ostracization (for myself or my child). For example,...

It's FALL in Orange County!  And we are thrilled to bring you all things Fall - and plenty of time to plan your family's memory-making adventures! Are you looking for pumpkin patches, fall recipes, or fun fall activities for your...

One of the many things I love so much about living in Southern California is the diversity. It is amazing that within an hour’s drive, I can find cuisine from just about any country imaginable. An added bonus to...

The season of giving is upon us and this year feels like an especially tough one as nonprofits around the world grapple with helping their communities amid financial struggles, lack of resources, and illness. Still, the desire to give back...

Football has always been a big deal in our house. We love watching games at home and host an annual party for the biggest game in the NFL. You know the one. The one with all the fun commercials....

Growing up Easter was a very important holiday for our family.   I distinctly remember the excitement I had to wear my special Easter dress to church and unwrap the GIANT chocolate bunny that my aunt always sent.  And because...

Let me start by saying that I am no DIY jedi. The Force is definitely not with me when it comes to crafting. I can sew, but I can't sew, ya know? Yet when my son decided he wanted...

Being a parent to a toddler means having to constantly figure out the best way to store and organize the regularly growing amount of toys. While some parents aren't bothered by the overwhelming amount of bright colored plastic decorating...

Easter is in a few days and we are still under the stay at home order.  However, I've put together a few tips and tricks to filling that Easter Basket! Easter Basket Tips + Tricks Spring Cleaning – Clean, Organize...

We love handmade Easter goodies. And shopping small makes everyone feel good! We've found a few of our favorite things in the list below.  We've found some fantastic products from small shops that you're going to love.  From resurrection...

Being a mom can be pretty scary.  In fact, my own mother told my father she wasn't sure she was ready to do this as they were speeding to the hospital to have me.   It's a fact - Moms...

Your kids, your family, your friends - they'll remember how you made them feel. It's the Holidays and if you're like me you're ordering your Christmas cards, shopping for presents, trying to remember where you put that list of addresses...

If your school is anything like my son's, they're off the ENTIRE week of Thanksgiving. That means, I've got several long days to fill with him, at a time when I also need to be prepping the house and...

We are going to "keep it real" this Christmas. And I realize that can mean a lot of things, but for my family, the way to keep it real is to go out and get a real Christmas tree. I...