gifts for your spouse or parents
A couple of weeks ago I asked on my Instagram Stories who was the hardest person to shop for. Two groups of people stood out–spouses and parents. My own sweet hubby was skeptical that I could create one list that would work as gifts for your spouse and your parents or in-laws. But even he […]
Teen Accounts on Instagram: developing healthy online habits
If you’ve been following along with our family for awhile then you know we’re pretty careful about screentime social media for kids. Well, I was recently invited to the Meta Screen Smart Event in San Francisco for an intensive look at some of the features of Teen Accounts on Instagram. These features are a welcome […]
Dragon Lights Reno: schedule and tips for family fun
Our family recently had the opportunity to visit Dragon Lights Reno. What an incredible evening we had! This annual festival transforms the Wilbur D. May Arboretum in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park into a light-filled work of art. We braved the cold and walked among stunning lantern displays, cultural exhibits, and interactive activities for all […]
cookie decorating party: a fun Christmas activity
Just before Christmas Break for the past few years I have hosted a cookie decorating party for my girls. They each invite a few of their friends and have a fun couple of hours frosting pre-baked cookies, pouring copious amounts of sprinkles onto their creations, and consuming way too much sugar. Hey, you’re only young […]
SEO blogging tips: the biggest difference I’ve made as a blogger
This month marks a huge milestone–my 14th blogiversary! 14 years ago I started my blog kind of on a whim so I would have a creative outlet. It was “the dark days of blogging” and I didn’t really know what I was doing. So, I had no way of knowing that today I’d be here […]