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What’s Hot in Southern California :: Organic Designs by Aggelige
There is just something so wonderful about succulents. I love how they fit in almost any type of décor style you might have. A few weeks ago we ran into Aggelige Spanos, the owner of Organic Designs by Aggelige and is just about the cutest shop around located at The Camp in Costa Mesa. Her shop is set up in an old school mobile home filled with an array of succulents. She offers a huge selection of plants that make the perfect gift! We chose this gorgeous terrarium that has a crystal, feathers and rocks that she collects from her nature walks. And for Valentine’s Day – think about giving a live…
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PBS Kids Celebrates 100th Day of School with some Activities
Children across the country celebrated the 100th day of school today and PBS Kids has put together some fun ideas to try out today or this weekend! Last night we worked on my daughter’s school project and I know she was really excited to share it today at school. They had her list 100 items – whatever she wanted – in groups of 10’s to celebrated the 100th day. Here are some more fun ideas: Celebrate the 100th Day of School What better way to celebrate the 100th day of school than with activities all about the number 100? Below are fun ways the whole family can…
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The Balancing Act of A Work At Home Mom
I am a Work-At-Home-Mom (WAHM). Just being a Stay-At-Home-Mom is a tremendous job, but now that I’ve thrown “Work” into the mix, it’s become an even more tangled web of tightropes to navigate. Some days the chores don’t get done, and sometimes the kids watch a little more television than I’d like, but I know that eventually, we will reap rewards from my work that will enable us to have a fuller, more adventurous life. I started working from home shortly after the birth of my son. I was laid off from my job at a publishing company while I was on maternity, which was really a blessing, as I…
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Adorable DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts
The following Valentine’s Day gifts are ones you can make with the kids to hand out to family members (most everyone loves home-made gifts), neighbors, teachers, friends and your significant other. I love involving my daughter when making holiday gifts and might have to try out a couple of these fun ideas. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! A Succulent Valentine: I absolutely love succulents! And they make wonderful gifts! This is a fun idea from A Night Owl Blog that is really easy to make. Though according to Feng Shui principles – it is best to avoid cacti in the house or garden. Plus little fingers might get hurt. For…
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Our Rocky Mountain Family Adventure: Part I
Looking to send a postcard with a spectacular mountain range, a glacier, or wild animals on it? Then the town of Jasper, located in the heart of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, is the destination for you. Last summer we flew into Calgary and stuffed as much luggage as is humanly possible into a rental car. We strapped three children (aged 14, 10, and 8) in the back seat and headed northwest—256 miles to be exact. The drive along the way was an adventure in itself. Our first stop was in Banff, Canada’s first National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. While we were there, we took in the breathtaking sites of…
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Latest & Greatest :: The Nut Job by Cupcake Digital
I can’t wait to see The Nut Job with my daughter next week. One of our favorite mother-daughter activities is to check out the latest (children) movie releases and this movie looks really fun! App developer Cupcake Digital has recently released The Nut Job app that includes a story, games, coloring pages and even a trailer for the movie. The graphics are straight from the movie and are crystal clear. The story starts off with Surly Squirrel overlooking the city from atop a tree in Liberty Park. He is so surly that his only friend is a rat named Buddy. You can turn on or off the music and the story…