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Party Tips and Gift Ideas for your new Graduate!

Image courtesy of NBC News It still seems like yesterday though a lifetime ago that I walked down the aisle for college graduation.  I remember feeling elated yet nervous at…

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May 31, 2017
Awareness, Culture, Food, Play, Restaurants, Slideshow, Southern California, Travel, Wellness

What’s Hot in Southern California :: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

  Have I mentioned that I was a vegetarian for many years before I became pregnant with my daughter?  Well, that all changed about 9 weeks into the pregnancy.  I was…

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September 14, 2015
Creativity, Inspirational Moms, Kids, Parenting, Slideshow

Inspirational Moms Susanne and Robyn of Greater Than One

This week we are featuring Susanne Budofsky and Robyn Spritzer of Greater Than One who are Huggies MomInspired Grant 2012 recipients for their Hold-On Handles product line.  I really like…

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February 25, 2013
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    Saving for College Made Easy by ScholarShare College Plan

    May 28, 2015 /

        In my early thirties I probably read through about every investment book I could get my hands on.  The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach and The Millionaire Next Door by Stanley and Danko are some of my favorites because they taught me that making money and having financial freedom is something that can be done – by just about anyone – with diligence and consistency.  I was, and still am interested in maximizing the money earned by my family because for me, money represents freedom.  Freedom to live the life you want.  I’ve come to a point in my life where I don’t want the expensive designer clothes (unless I get them at a…

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    Dwell :: Tween Bedroom Décor Ideas

    May 27, 2015 /

    How in the world is it possible my little one is turning nine this summer?!  It truly goes by too fast!  We are working on our list of fun ideas to do over the summer break and one of these include redoing her bedroom.  So off I went to look for décor ideas that won’t break the bank but would update her bedroom. Hope you enjoy these ideas!  I’ll keep you posted on our redo.    Mix and Match: Besides that adorable rug, I really like this room because they mixed in funky bedside table alongside the white bed.  I love the look of a room that has a mix of furniture…

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    Disney’s McFarland USA is Truly Inspirational :: A Review & Giveaway

    May 26, 2015 /

      Discover Your Inner Champion   New on Disney Blu-ray® Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Digital HD on  June 2nd    A few months ago I took my eight year old to see McFarland USA and we both absolutely loved it!  I appreciate that this is a true story about kids who worked hard to achieve their dreams.  And that their coach helped them realize dreams they didn’t even know they had yet.  I used this movie and their stories to talk with my daughter about hard work, determination and going after one’s dreams.  This true story features high school kids who grew up working in the fields before school and…

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    What Type of Traveler Are You?

    May 23, 2015 /

    You know those vacations – the ones on a tropical island with nothing around but a white sandy beach, softly-swaying palm trees, and an ice-cold margarita while the crystal clear water gently ripples at your freshly-pedicured toes? Although I LOVE those types of family trips, they are definitely not the reality we have experienced since leaving the comforts of home and traveling full-time!! Instead, our travels include exploring amazing sights, from the crumbling and ancient to the sparkling new, learning about the local culture, trying new foods, getting lost with the locals in remote villages, having to struggle our way in a foreign language just to order a bottle of…

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    National Bike Month: Keeping Kids Safe

    May 22, 2015 /

      May is National Bike Month, which included National Bike to Work Week (May 11-15). Since 1956, National Bike Month has encouraged riders all over the country to explore the opportunity of bike riding and its many benefits. Now that my kids are getting older, they are both more interested in going out and riding their bikes. I’m not opposed to bike rides, but I tend to be worried about the dangers of cars. There are so many distractions for drivers today: cell phones, GPS screens on the dashboard, loud music. I remember riding my bike up and down the street as fast as I could go, no helmet, and…

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    Disneyland’s 60th Diamond Celebration Starts May 22nd

    May 21, 2015 /

        Disneyland Diamond Celebration Begins! Every year we save up to get our Disneyland Season Passes because we love heading over there for an afternoon stroll after school or during holiday breaks.  And it wouldn’t be (my) birthday celebration without spending the day there with my crew!  It is such a magical place and every time I walk through the gates I immediately turn into my eight year old self.  It is so exciting to hear they are celebrating their 60th Anniversary this year and boy, do they have a ton of fun activities planned! Hope you can stop by the park and enjoy the celebrations!    Image courtesy of Get Away Today Join…

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