vacation condos in Carlsbad at Grand Pacific Palisades
We recently had a spring vacation to the beach down in Carlsbad, California. It was just what the doctor ordered with plenty of sunshine, fresh air, and catching up with friends and family who live in the area. We visited the beach, swam in the pool, and soaked up maybe too much sun. One of […]
how to get your baby to sleep through the night
It’s hard to believe that our last bundle of joy is turning a year old tomorrow. The past year has flown by so quickly since our little pandemic baby joined our family. She is such a sweet soul and is generally very happy and easy-going. But if you had told me even a couple months […]
movies and books for Earth Day
Earth Day is next week, are you doing anything? I still remember the year that my parents bought an orange tree to plant in the backyard. We enjoyed fresh orange juice from the tree for years to come. I think that Earth Day is a great chance to talk to our kids about the earth. […]
doing Disney with a toddler the right way
Growing up in Southern California only 30 minutes away from The Happiest Place on Earth means that I went a lot. I went with family, with friends, and even with a young girl that I babysat for awhile. Then when I got older and had a family of my own Mike and I were able […]
homemaker hacks–keep a tidy home and stay sane
Spring is here so who is ready for some spring cleaning?? Managing a household with six tiny humans underfoot is no easy task. I’ll admit I’m not the squeaky-cleaniest person–as much as I’d like to be. And my organizational skills are a constant work in progress. But over the years I’ve learned some homemaker hacks […]