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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…
- Awareness, Crafts, Creativity, Culture, Decor, DIY, Dwell, Garden, Laugh, Parenting, Plan, Play, Slideshow
Dwell :: Decorating Tips for some Halloween Fun
Every mid-September my daughter and I are itching to get our Halloween decorations up! We get very excited about this time of year and I am always on the look-out for some DIY ideas I can incorporate into our home and outdoor décor. We host our annual Halloween neighborhood party so I like to make sure it is fun for the kids and big kids alike. Here are some simple and fabulous Halloween décor ideas to try out! Can’t wait to make that eyeball wreath for our front door! Which craft do you think you’ll make? Enjoy. Invite a Witch to the Party: Why not? She is fun to…
- Awareness, Beauty, Creativity, Decor, DIY, Dwell, Get Organized, Plan, Play, Slideshow, Tech, Wellness
Beautify Your Office Space – Simple Solutions
This post contains sponsored content. Though it can be challenging to work from your home (think dog barking at the squirrels teasing him from the tree’s, to your .child wanting to show you their latest Minecraft creation on Xbox to husband wanting to know what’s for dinner – all while trying to work), truly, I am thankful that my job allows me to work from home. But whether you work from home or at an office, there are ways to beautify your work space. This is where the magic happens right so why not make it a nice place to come to every day! Here are some simple solutions…
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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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Homeschool At The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
The Aquarium of the Pacific Offers the Perfect Educational Experience: As a homeschooling parent, I am constantly on the lookout for fun and educational adventures to go on with my kids. So last week, we went on our first official field trip of the school year – to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Normally, we wouldn’t have done this on a school day, as admission for three is well over $50. But, on a handful of select days throughout the year, the Aquarium holds online sales for homeschoolers to pre-purchase tickets for these select dates at the deeply-discounted student rate of $6 per person. Score! The Aquarium…