our rainbow themed baptism and talk

A rainbow-themed baptism.

Last year our fourth born chose to be baptized. It was such a special day, and if life hadn’t been so crazy I would have shared all the details much earlier. This sweet little girl loves rainbows, so I knew a rainbow themed baptism would be perfect for her. Keep reading for all the details, […]

the real cost of cruising–what’s included and what’s not

Sitting on a beach in Mexico in front of a Carnival cruise ship thinking about what a great deal cruises are!

Ahoy! Warmer weather is upon us and with it comes the promise of spring, which of course means Spring Break adventures! Did you know that spring is actually one of the best times to go on a cruise? As long as you book outside of the busy Spring Break weeks, you can often find great […]

Easter worksheets for elementary students

Work on fine motor skills by practicing handwriting.

I have created so many worksheets over the years and yet somehow it’s not until today that I’m sharing some Easter worksheets on the blog! I’ve mentioned before that one of my favorite things that I loved about homeschooling was getting to incorporate holidays into our lesson plans. Believe it or not, Easter is only […]

SoCal media conference: the Magical Media Retreat

Attendees of the SoCal Media Conference, the Magical Media Retreat 2024.

We just wrapped up our third annual Magical Media Retreat in Anaheim. This SoCal media conference is always such a fun weekend, but so much hard work goes into making sure that it goes smoothly! Have you ever thought about becoming a blogger or online content creator? Do you need help marketing your small business? […]

hotels near Disneyland: Sheraton Park Hotel review

The pool area at the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort.

If you’re planning a family trip to Disneyland then you need a great, family-friendly hotel to stay at. Our family has stayed at several hotels near Disneyland over the years and I know how hard it can be to pick one! There are so many factors to consider when choosing a hotel for your family. Today […]