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Kids, Laugh, Parenting, Plan, Play, Slideshow, Spotlight

PBS Kids Writers Contest Encourages Creative Writing

      Many of you know that I am a children’s picture book author.  I can even claim that I am an award-winning author as my first two books,…

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March 18, 2014
Awareness, Culture, Entertainment, Fitness, Giveaways, Laugh, Lifestyle, Parenting, Plan, Play, Relationships, Reviews, Slideshow, Southern California

Circus Trix OC Offers An Amazing Indoor Experience

  Birthday Celebrations: This past month we hosted a belated birthday party for my daughter.  When her birthday came around in July we just had so much going on we…

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November 6, 2017
Awareness, DIY, Food, Lifestyle, Money, Parenting, Plan, Play, Recipes, Relationships, Slideshow, Spotlight, Wellness

Delicious Homemade Cheese Enchiladas

  Growing up in southern California you would think that naturally I had made homemade cheese enchiladas!  But I hadn’t until this past weekend and all I could think was…

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November 28, 2017
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  • Life Management,  Lifestyle,  Money,  Parenting,  Slideshow

    3 Steps For A More Enjoyable and Affordable Holiday Season!

    November 28, 2022 /

    We have the holidays upon us, so I thought this would be the perfect to talk about holiday spending, planning and sanity. I love to think of the last quarter of the year as a time of celebration and spending extra time with the ones that I love.  But it has become such a stressful time of year for American’s. Why? Maybe it is because of the amount of money we are spending to celebrate. From October to New Year’s American’s spend $1.5 trillion, yes, I said trillion dollars on four holidays. That averages out to about $12,000 per household. Wowzer!!! That is a lot of money for four days…

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    Space Jam: A New Legacy out July 16th

    June 21, 2021 /

    Exciting news for all you basketball fans! Basketball champion and global icon LeBron James goes on an epic adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny with the animated/live-action event “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” from director Malcolm D. Lee and an innovative filmmaking team including Ryan Coogler and Maverick Carter. This transformational journey is a mashup of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to…

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    Why Moms Need Life Insurance

    July 12, 2024 /

    Why Moms Need Life Insurance with Living Benefits As a mom, you’re the cornerstone of your family’s well-being, providing love, care, and stability. While life insurance is often seen as a safety net for families after a loss, incorporating living benefits into your policy can offer invaluable support while you’re still alive. Many times families get life insurance on the main bread winner, but with the new type of life insurance that offers living benefit riders, families can access the death benefit in the event of an illness, sickness or injury. Thus saving monies earmarked for retirement! And unfortunately, we do not have a crystal ball that will let us…

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    Life Insurance Is Love Insurance

    February 17, 2024 /

    When we think of life insurance, we often focus on the financial security it provides to our loved ones after we’re gone. While this is undoubtedly a crucial aspect, life insurance goes beyond monetary benefits—it’s a profound expression of love and protection for those we hold dear. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how life insurance is, in essence, love insurance, offering peace of mind and security for our family’s future. Life insurance is not just about finances—it’s about love, care, and protection. It’s a way to ensure that your family is provided for, no matter what the future may hold. So, when you invest in a life insurance…

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    Chimichurri Burrata Pizza with Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Potatoes and Bacon

    January 14, 2021 /

    This past month Melissa’s Produce sent over one of their yummy produce boxes and I asked my friend and amazing chef, Carrie Clark to come up with a delicious recipe using Melissa’s gorgeous purple brussels sprouts. She is quite talented and shared this recipe with us. If you are looking for a delicious and pretty pizza recipe, give this a try! You Will Need: Pizza dough (any kind) 1/4c Chimichurri 1 Burrata Ball, sliced into 4 or 5 pieces 1c Brussel Sprouts, quartered 1/2c thinly sliced Melissa’s organic baby Yukon Gold potatoes 4 strips bacon, sliced and cooked until crispy 1/2c mozzarella, Shredded 1 Tbsp butter salt and pepper Cut…

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    December 11, 2020 /

    This past year has been challenging on so many levels for many people. This year more than most, we need to come together as a community and help support those most in need. Every year, Dandelion Women Project Kindness supports nonprofits and this year we are helping Families Together in gathering new toys for their Christmas Toy Drive that will be held December 19th and 20th at their center in Tustin located at 661 W. First street, Tustin, CA 92780. If you would like to support this organization please drop off unwrapped toys at their location below. They will have a toy bin inside the doors specifically for our Dandelion…

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