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DIY Housewarming Gift Ideas
There must be something in the air because I have five friends who have moved homes in the past few months! As anyone knows who has moved this can be really stressful, especially when kids are involved. I know when we moved out of our apartment over 13 years ago I could not believe how much stuff we had in that was somehow jammed into every corner of our 1,000 sq. foot place! There is something quite freeing about decluttering as you pack don’t you think – it is like a fresh start! Since I know how stressful moving day and move-in month can be I wanted to make…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: In August
Between homework, soccer, school, dance, play dates, and any other kid-centric activity you may be involved with, do you ever find yourself stuck in a rut when it comes to what YOU want to do? Fear no more! I’m here to give you some fun tips on what is going on in Orange County! Music: For those of you who may remember the old Galaxy theatre in Santa Ana, Behold! It has been transformed into the ever hip and current Observatory! With two main rooms, it gives patrons a nice choice. Check out some of the performances coming up: August 25th & 26th: Jenny Lewis with…
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7 Easy Birthday Cake Designs
This next week we are hosting my daughter’s birthday and I decided to make the cake this year. I am always astonished at some of the cake designs on Pinterest. They are so talented! But I am not that talented by any means, so I wanted to find cake designs that could be done easily but look great. I think I am going to make the chocolate cake recipe again (go here for the recipe) and make some cupcakes. Here are some of my favorite cake designs. Which one do you want to try out for your next party? Happy baking! Somewhere Over the Rainbow Cake: This…
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Ideas for a Dragon-themed Party!
A few years back when the previews were showing for the new How to Train Your Dragon movie my daughter and I couldn’t wait to see it! We even hosted a dragon-themed birthday party the year the first movie came out and have some fun ideas you can use for your next party. This past month, Netflix aired their original series Dragons: Race to the Edge and introduces some of the most exciting dragons yet, each with its own amazing abilities — shock waves, cannon balls and fire blasts, just to name a few. With the magical Dragon Eye, an artifact Hiccup finds aboard an abandoned ship, Hiccup learns there is more outside the confines of Berk, and that…
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Create an Art Journal
I love how coloring is bringing so much joy to people. From children to grown ups. Everyone has the potential to be creative. To color is a stress reliever. You pick colors that make you happy and without thinking you just add color with markers or pencils or even paint to a picture that you like. Fun right? In my world I am always coloring and drawing. I cannot imagine a day without artmaking, a day without color. This is how I unwind and de-stress. I often end my day with drawing, coloring and painting in my art journal. Have fun with this page! Use any materials you like,…
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5 Ways to Enjoy Venice Like a Local
There is no place in the world quite like Venice. It is magical and beautiful, yet can get extremely crowded and chaotic. If someone only visits for a day or two and only stays in the most crowded areas, they may never feel the true charm of the city that exists beyond the “tourist zone.” Here are 5 Ways to Enjoy Venice Like a Local: 1. Get Out Early In the early morning, before the hoards of cruise ship tourists arrive, Venice is at its local best. Boats delivering their goods weave through the canals, kids walk or scooter to school, and the scents of freshly-baked croissants fill the streets.…
