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Not so long ago, we used home wifi primarily to connect to the Internet with our mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. Today, many more of our household appliances and devices are connected and enabled with Internet of Things (IoT)...

There’s a reason why more than 3 million people live in this county; there’s never a shortage of fun things to do here! Depending on what type of activities you’re searching for, there’s something for you. And really, you can have...

I've lived through damage and clean up after a wildfire. My mom was once on a business trip when a rogue fire started. An off-duty fireman did what he could to salvage her home until the fire department could...

"We don't talk about Bruno...no, no, no.... " If you haven't seen Disney's ENCANTO yet then you probably have no idea what that was all about lol. But if you have seen ENCANTO, you 100% sung along with me...I just...

One of my most favorite evening activities these days is pouring a glass of wine and watching HGTV before I pass out from exhaustion. I appreciate this ritual because, unlike my normal TV shows, I don’t need to be...

Spring is right around the corner! The weather is (mostly) beautiful here in Orange County and springtime is the perfect season for getting your planting on. Who doesn't love a beautiful AND edible array of plants? Here are a...

Traffic in Orange County can get ugly, but if you know how to navigate, when to avoid freeways and where to live based on your job, it’s not as crazy as it seems. This is especially important information to glean...

Maybe your garage is getting too full to park your car in. Maybe you keep seeing clutter all over your home. Or maybe you are just needing some extra cash. There are definite benefits to having a garage sale....

Helllloooooo 2022. January was bananas, it felt like the entire world was sick, and moods have been less than awesome in our house. I am personally calling a re-do for the 'new' start of 2022 and implementing these simple...

I am homeless! I have 17 days left before my husband, three young boys and I have to get everything out of the house that we have worked so hard to make ours for the last 13 years.  Our first...

Connecting Moments: Cox Communications’ Orange County and Palos Verdes year in review 2023 The clock is ticking away the last hours and minutes of 2023 and while many are looking forward, this is also a time for reflection. Whether you’re an...

Setting up utilities is part of the whole moving process.  From making sure your electricity is on pre-move to turning it off at your old residence, calling the utility company is something you can't neglect. To make things so much...

Have you seen The Home Edit on Netflix? We have to admit that we loved the show - in fact The Home Edit has inspired us to clean up and organize our house with their beautiful rainbow system!  It's a...

Houseplants. They are the perfect splash of color in those home magazine spreads and each leaf is always at its best on Instagram. But do you know how to keep them alive in your own home? Are you ready...