summer date ideas for you and your sweetheart

date night

Mike and I will be celebrating 13 years of marriage on Monday. 13 years of school and work and traveling and babies. It’s been a full and fantastic 13 years and I can’t wait for 13 (and many) more. However, it’s not always unicorns and sunshine either. Making time for your spouse in your marriage […]

multicultural toys to teach diversity in your home

Multicultural, diverse, inclusive toys

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 […]

great california day trips for the whole family

Day trips in California, Monterey

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 […]

our quarantine lds baptism experience

Front yard reception

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 […]

keep kids safe this summer with uv protective swimwear

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 […]