doing Disney with a toddler the right way

Carsland at California Adventure

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 […]

why you should travel with kids while they’re still young

Siblings at the airport.

If you’re a parent or student in the U.S. then Spring Break has already happened or is happening soon. I think a lot of us parents have a little bit of PTSD about it. After all, remember what happened when our kids came home for last Spring Break? It lasted over a year!! I think […]

reflections on 2020–don’t tell me to see the silver linings

Family time in 2020.

Here in California we went under Shelter-in-Place orders on March 20, 2020. Which means we’re now coming up on the one year anniversary of “2 weeks to flatten the curve”. I sat down the other day (read–a few months ago) to try and write out an Instagram post about how I was feeling about all […]

the best shows to stream in 2023

Streaming services and binge watching.

Although many businesses suffered in 2020 under stay-at-home orders and continue to do so, streaming services have been booming. Netflix alone added almost 16 million subscribers in the first quarter of 2021. Not only is membership up for streaming services across the board, but original content continues to rise too. Some of these shows are […]

oral health during pregnancy–what you need to know

Keep smiling during pregnancy.

Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? I suppose it’s kind of fitting that the month that focuses on children’s teeth and oral health coincides with the holiday that’s all about candy and chocolate. In past years I’ve shared plenty of tips and printables focused on the kiddos. Today–even thought it […]