family vacation in pismo beach at The Cliffs
Have you ever had a family vacation you just didn’t want to end? Normally by the end of a trip I’m looking forward to getting home and getting back into a routine. But this last weekend we had a family vacation in Pismo Beach and we all were wishing for another couple of days. For […]
a practical gift guide for kids who have too much
Christmas is in 38 days and Hanukkah is just 23 days away–not to mention all the other winter holidays that will be celebrated over the next couple months. I love this time of year but it tends to mean a lot of stuff. Especially if you have well-meaning relatives who can’t wait to buy your […]
a spa near Yosemite at rush creek lodge
Last weekend our family went to Rush Creek Lodge for a little weekend trip. It was the perfect fall getaway, especially with everything going on this year. This was our first time taking the whole family and my first time experiencing their brand new spa facilities. Keep reading for what to expect at the Spa […]
baby’s first foods: tips and advice
This baby’s first foods post is in collaboration with Smart & Final and their new Sun Harvest baby food. All opinions are my own as a mother of six. Keep in mind I am not a medical or nutritional expert. Baby girl has been eating solid foods for about a month now and I can’t […]
10 blogging tips from 10 years of blogging
10 years ago today I posted my very first blog post on my free Blogger account. And I know I sound like a broken record but–WOW, things in the blogging world have changed so much over the past 10 years! Today I’m sharing some blogging tips I’ve accumulated from 10 years of blogging. Some of […]