multicultural toys to teach diversity in your home

When all the protests started and the increased emphasis on the Black Lives Matter movement rolled through social media like a tidal wave part of me was almost offended. I’m not like that! My parents always taught me that we’re all children of God. We’re teaching our kids to love and include everyone! And although… Continue reading multicultural toys to teach diversity in your home

great california day trips for the whole family

As things start to open back up in California I know a lot of us are getting the itch to travel. But I also know that some of you are a little nervous about traveling. Is it safe? Where should we go? What will be open? Well, I am here to encourage you to get… Continue reading great california day trips for the whole family

our quarantine lds baptism experience

No matter who you are SARS-CoV-2 (Noval Coronavirus) and its associated stay-at-home orders have affected you. Graduation ceremonies have been canceled. Weddings have been postponed. On-site classes have shifted to virtual learning. Religious services are being streamed into homes. Family vacations have been rescheduled. Birthday parties have turned into parades down the street. Everyone is… Continue reading our quarantine lds baptism experience

keep kids safe this summer with uv protective swimwear

Believe it or not Summer is only a little over a month away. To be honest, with the exception of this week it’s felt like Summer has already come to northern California! We’ve been enjoying our 80 degree temps with lots of time spent outdoors and even some time in the pool! As we prepare… Continue reading keep kids safe this summer with uv protective swimwear

april 16, 2020: a global pandemic birth story

How does a pandemic birth story start? You would think that by my sixth labor I’d know exactly what was going on. Yet there I was, awake at 2:20 am on April 16 in the middle of a global pandemic. Not sure if my water had broken or if I’d wet the bed. Talk about… Continue reading april 16, 2020: a global pandemic birth story