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What’s Hot In Southern California: Camp Spooky at Knott’s Berry Farm
Image courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm. Southern California has no shortage of entertainment venues. But when we decide to treat our kids to an amusement park, we head to Knott’s Berry Farm. As America’s First Theme Park, Knott’s is rich in both fun and history. You can wander through Ghost Town, take a trip back in time at the Western Trails Museum, climb on board a stagecoach, or hitch a ride on the Calico Railroad for a ride around the park (with an appearance by the friendliest train robbers you’ll ever meet). Knott’s features seasonal events, and with Halloween approaching, they have transformed the park accordingly. At night, the…
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Garden :: Fabulous Ideas to Transform Your Backyard – Large or Small!
They say fall is a great time for planting in your garden bulbs and seeds to enjoy come springtime. While doing this, why not freshen up your backyard for the fall and winter months? If you live in California you are probably hoping for some cool weather as we are all suffering through 90 degree days. Trust me – it’s awful (especially when your AC isn’t working properly). I have been on a quest to de-clutter and redecorate our home these past few months and I consider our back area part of our home that needs to be redone! So while I am working on decluttering and getting some help to clean…
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Travel :: Doing it Yourself Vs. Using a Tour Guide in Havana
Most of us don’t have the luxury of unlimited time to explore a city – to see the key sites and then spend a few leisurely weeks of wandering aimlessly and discovering the hidden places of a destination at our own pace. In most cities, the key sites are pretty darn obvious. You’ll definitely spot the Eiffel Tower when walking the streets of Paris, and while you actually have to look to find the few remaining sections of the Berlin Wall, it’s still pretty easy to find. In many cities you can spontaneously decide to take one of those “Hop On, Hop Off” bus tours that take you around the…
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The New Information Gap Catching Couples and Singles Off-Guard
Photo courtesy of Flickr Dandelion Moms creator, Melissa Northway, and I have known each other for a few years, having met through our work as storybook app authors who have a soft spot for pirate adventure. When we touched base recently, we learned we have something even more important in common, we’re both committed to protecting our families and having things in order. This year, Melissa lost her dear father and has had her hands full helping her mother sort out the logistics that followed his passing. She shared with me that her father handled most things about her parents’ household, so the learning curve was steep for her Mom.…
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7 Lessons on Cutting Costs for Kid’s Clothing
Image courtesy of Flickr If you’ve received piles of catalogues and endless emails from retailers promoting the latest clothing sales for fall and winter, you’re probably trying to assess the real deals from the duds. With back-to-school spending expected to reach $74.9 billion this year, stores are clamoring for their share of consumer dollars by releasing many alluring specials. So while discounts on everything from denim to sneakers to sweaters are tempting, jumping on every offer that comes your way will ultimately lead to overspending. To avoid blowing your shopping budget, study these seven lessons on cutting kid’s clothing costs without sacrificing style or quality. 1. Audit your kids’ closets. Before buying…
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The Weirdest Foods You Can Grow In Your Garden
What really fires our children’s imagination is the extraordinary. Whether this week’s fixation is monsters, aliens, magical powers, superheroes or mythical lands, it’s always the strange and the super that inspires them. If you’re struggling to get them excited about their vegetables, then use this knowledge to your advantage: here are some right truly magical, and sometimes monstrous, fruits and veggies that you can easily grow in your back garden. The process of growing produce in itself can inspire a sense of wonder in children. It also helps to get them more involved in the food they eat: tomatoes grown from seeds are inherently more interesting than those in…
