a California mom’s guide to Placer County parks

All of my kids love going to the park. It’s hard to beat free entertainment that all the kiddos from my oldest to my youngest love! Now that we’re finally starting to have nicer weather we’ve been getting out more and more and we love when we stumble across a new park that blows us… Continue reading a California mom’s guide to Placer County parks

Hidden Falls Regional Park: guide from a California mom

As a born and raised Californian I can say that I’ve seen my fair share of the state. I’ve swam at many beaches and played in many parks. I’ve seen giant Redwoods on the coast and ridden most of the roller coasters in our state. Camping on the beach, walking though lava tubes, and snowboarding down… Continue reading Hidden Falls Regional Park: guide from a California mom

10 ways to spend Earth Day with your kids

This Friday is Earth Day and by now you might know that I will use any excuse to bake something yummy or do something fun. I love making the little things special for my kiddos and making memories together. I personally have memories of one Earth Day in particular growing up where we planted an… Continue reading 10 ways to spend Earth Day with your kids

playhouse makeover project with spray paint

Hand me downs are great, right? But hand me downs that you can makeover and turn into something new and special are even better. That was the case with this Little Tikes playhouse that my in-laws gifted us. Keep reading to see how simple it was to take from basic to beautiful! Some links contain… Continue reading playhouse makeover project with spray paint