Family Life
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Family Holiday Traditions
I am a firm believer in family traditions. I like to do our traditional events and activities year after year. I think it gives us as a family something to look forward to, it allows us time to reminisce together, and it is comfortable, safe and warm (can you tell I am a person who doesn’t easily embrace change)? This doesn’t mean I won’t do or add new things into the mix; it just means there are things I like and look forward to and everything extra is simply icing on the cake. The holidays are the best when it comes to creating good family traditions. My kids, as young…
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The Best Gift Guide For Your Family This Christmas
I can’t tell you how many times Christmas rolls around and I can’t think of a single thing my family members have asked for. My kids all year ask for things and I tell them to wait until Christmas, but by the time December rolls around, I can’t think of a single gift idea for them, my husband, or even myself! So this year, I have been writing things down as I think of them. That way I’ll have gift ideas; and I can share it with all you other parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings. That way we will have one place to come when looking for gift ideas for…
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25 Halloween Freebies and Deals in Southern California
Celebrate freebies and deals this Halloween at these Southern California locations: –Chipotle: Get a “Boo-rito” for $3, as long as you’re in costume –IHOP: Kids 12 and under get a free spooky pancake (7am-10pm)! Topped with strawberries, Oreos, whipped cream and candy corn. –Applebees: Children 12 and under eat free all day. Adults can enjoy “Dollaritas” ($1 margaritas) –Baskin-Robbins: Scoops of ice cream for $1.31 as part of the “Celebrate 31” deal. This is actually available the 31st of every month. –Joe’s Crab Shack: Kids 13 and under eat free with costume on Halloween. –Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut for anyone who shows up in costume. –Chuck E Cheese: 50 free…
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The Best Creative Halloween Costumes for Kids
I don’t know about yours, but my kids change their minds about what they want to be for Halloween at least a gagillion times. And since we typically make our costumes, once it’s done, there’s no going back. And because of that, we have great, fast, easy to make costumes that are both creative and fun. Take a look at these unique costumes that are sure to wow! on Halloween night. Robot: This one was amazing in person. I feel like pictures just don’t do it justice. But, it’s made with a cardboard box for the body and head. Silver spray paint and then you get to be creative with…
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The Best Halloween Costumes for Couples
My husband and I love to dress up. We love using what is popular in the media to draw ideas from. And we love to make people laugh. So, Halloween is the perfect excuse to have fun and be creative! Here are some of our best couples costumes from years past and an explanation of how you can recreate these for yourself. You can do these as friends, and of course add characters and others in to make them into group Halloween costumes too. DIY Couples Costumes: Jack (Jack in the Box) and Hamburger: I would have ultimately wanted just a hamburger but back in the olden days (early 2000s)…
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Crazy Cuizine: Easy Recipes Kids Can Make Themselves
I am a mom to 4 kids and each of them come with their own set of needs. My oldest plays the flute with her school band, has soccer 3 days a week, church activities she attends with kids her own age, friends, homework, etc. My second daughter has music lessons every week, plays on a different soccer team 3 times a week (which I also coach), and her school work. Then I have the littles; they want mom to hold them ALL. THE. TIME! I can’t let them out of my sight too long because, well, they are toddlers and anyone who has or had toddlers knows the damage…
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, Ca If you haven’t been to the Aquarium in a while, it’s time to go back. And if you’ve never been, what are you waiting for?! Founded in 1998, the Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the most visited aquariums in all the U.S. The aquarium has more than 50 exhibits with over 11,000 animals represented from all over the world. This year they expanded and added nearly 29,000 square feet of interactive and innovative space with the new Pacific Visions Wing. The new wing features hands on exhibits, an art gallery that transports visitors under the sea, live animals, and my personal favorite a state of…
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Custom Family Art
I am completely obsessed with the new logo we had designed for our business by a very talented young artist, Brianna Lewis. Seriously, it is stunning! She created a perfect rendition of our family that encapsulates who we are and what we stand for. You can find more about us here. This is something we will proudly hang and enjoy for years to come. There is nothing better than a custom piece of art in your home. It is timeless and always fashionable! Get a beautiful custom photo of your family to proudly display. They also make AMAZING gifts for Christmas (hint hint), Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, weddings, birthdays, and…
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Best Things to do in Southern California on Labor Day Weekend!!!
It’s time to honor the American Labor Movement this weekend, and what better way to do so than by having a lot of fun. The weather is still great (although when is it not here?), we have our first official holiday at school, and you know what? If you want to wear white while enjoying your weekend, I won’t even hold it against you. There are so many fun festivals and events specifically for Labor Day. Here are a few that sound great. Friday August 30- Sunday Sept 1: Orange International Street Fair Old Towne Orange — 112 E. Chapman Ave., Orange Food, music, crafts and activities, and the best…
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25 Creative and Easy School Lunch Ideas
School just started up again, which means we are back to schedules, homework and yes, the dreaded lunches. I don’t know about you, but I know around here we get stuck on the same old lunches over and over again. So, to break free from the rut we sometimes find ourselves in, I reached out to my social media followers to find some of their favorite homemade lunches to share with you. And they are good, easy and sure to please! Cream cheese roll-ups (tortilla, cream cheese, and lunch meat) Pita pizza Crescent and lunch meat rolls Wraps (laughing cow cheese and deli meat/pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni) burritos (bean, rice,…
