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Parenting :: Taking Your Kids Seriously

  Photo courtesy of Flickr   I have a 4 year old boy and a 2 year old girl. They are the lights of my life, the joy to my day, and…

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April 14, 2014
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Putting the HAHAHA in the HOHOHO

Image courtesy of Flickr It’s December (very much so) and my tree’s up but there’s nothing under it. Unless you count the tree skirt … does that count? And yes, you read…

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December 14, 2014
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Fashion :: Spring 2019 Trends

  Image courtesy of Vogue.com   Polka Dots You probably know by now about my polka dot obsession!  It’s a real thing people!  They are timeless, always look chic and…

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March 26, 2019
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    Hosting a Minions Party with Bounty

    July 10, 2017 /

    Hosting a Minions Party with Bounty This post is sponsored by Bounty.   This post is sponsored by Bounty. In celebration of Despicable Me 3, now in theaters, Bounty has fun prints that feature the ever-mischievous Minions and more! They’re available in Paper Towels and Quilted Napkins and pop with color and are just plain fun and perfect for day to day or an upcoming birthday party!   To celebrate all things Minion, we organized a Despicable Me 3 party with two yummy recipes (see below).  Things got a little messy in the kitchen while making our Minion Frozen Banana Bites but luckily Bounty was there to help.  What I love…

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    Nat Geo Kids ALMANAC Takes a Bite Out of “Summer Slide”

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      The newest edition of the Nat Geo Kids ALMANAC, packed with 10 sections of high interest topics, lets kids explore the world and keeps “summer slide” at bay.  This boredom-busting book is the most popular children’s almanac on the planet, offering rich content, serious fun and interactive explorer-led challenge, and dynamic online extras.  It’s the perfect summer reading selection for the back seat, camp, vacation, or downtime at home. Some Highlights include: More than 350 pages and 500+ amazing photos Updated maps, facts and reference materials Extensive digital extras at natgeokids.com/almanac NEW: Your World 2018 chapter with things to do, places to see and ways to change the world…

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    Traveling Back in Time in Havana, Cuba

    July 8, 2017 /

    Written by Cassidy Murray As time goes by and cities and countries grow larger and greater, there is one country that remains frozen in time following the same traditions and ways of life we were accustomed to in the 1950s. This amazing city with its complicated history and incredibly energetic vibe is Havana – the capital of Cuba. Last winter my family traveled to Cuba where we spent a week exploring Havana. The city is very exotic and old fashioned in a poodle-skirt and hot pink 50’s convertible sort of way. Havana has European architecture and a fun Caribbean feel which makes the city look more antique and rustic than…

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    Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Coleslaw

    July 7, 2017 /

        Can I confess something… I have never made homemade coleslaw before!  It is one of those things I would just pick up from the grocery store and never thought to make myself.  Well, today was the day we (my husband and I) decided we would follow a new recipe we discovered that calls for coleslaw and when he said “let’s just buy some” the adventurer inside of me came out and said “no, let’s try to make our own.”  Boy, am I glad it did because folks, this just might be the best coleslaw recipe you’ve come across!  Who knew it could have so many flavors and not…

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    What’s Hot in Southern California :: July

    July 6, 2017 /

    Daytime Fun:   Melon Tours Address: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612 Venue: Tanaka Farms Recurrence: Recurring daily Visit Website Dates: July 01 – August 31, 2017 The 1 1/4 hour Melon Tour includes: a guided wagon ride around the 30-acre farm, opportunity to sample and learn about different fruits and vegetables in season; relaxing in the tasting tent adn sampling different types of melons and taking home your own melon. OC Parks Presents the Annual Summer Concert Series June 22 – August 24, 2017 Location:  Orange County Parks Times:  From: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Admission:  Free to attend, with free parking and open to the public of all ages. Recurrence:  Every Thursday June 22 at…

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    A Southern Dish: Shrimp and Grits

    July 2, 2017 /

    This recipe comes from the talented Bobby Flay but we did tweak it a bit.  I absolutely love Southern food and grits is right up there as my top favorite foods!  I grew up eating grits with eggs and bacon and love when I find them served here in southern California restaurants, which unfortunately isn’t very often. We made this in under 45 minutes – but this if prep and cooking time.  And throw in 2 minutes to eat it! Just kidding.  But it really is so good it is hard to refrain from eating too quickly.   Here is what you’ll need:   4 cups of water salt and…

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