To say I have been remiss in writing blog content lately would be an understatement. Just another reminder to myself that I need to make more time for the things I enjoy in 2022. That being said, the last two years I have chosen a theme word to start the year. It is a word that describes my goals for the upcoming year but also a reminder all year to keep me grounded and focused on what really matters. Initially,[Read more]
With Thanksgiving just a week away, I’m sure everyone is in planning mode whether you are hosting or attending dinner somewhere else. We have hosted at our house for years now so we have become pretty accustomed to the planning needed to make the day a success and focus on what really matters the most, being together. Here are some tips and tricks to help make the day go smoother. I. Get Organized Putting together a guest list is priority[Read more]
With the upcoming arrival of our new nephew, we started talking about ideas for the Sprinkle months ago, even before we knew the gender. Since this may be our last baby until our older kids start their own families, we wanted to make it as special as possible. If you know a second or third time mama and want to make it special for her, here are some ideas we talked about and eventually ended up moving forward with. One[Read more]
I skipped my August blog post as it was a busy time with school getting ready to start and summer winding down but wanted to get back into the swing of things for September now that we are back into a routine. First of all, I can’t believe we are starting the 9th month of 2021. This year has been another roller coaster but seems to be flying by nonetheless. This month brings some extra special days and some new[Read more]
It’s officially the first full month of Summer and I couldn’t be happier. Here in California, July usually marks the end of our May Gray, June Gloom days, which means beautiful days at the beach, pool and lake. July is another busy month for us with family birthdays, holidays and special events. Plus, we have a short little getaway planned to one of our favorite local cities. July 4th-While Independence Day is usually a great day to hang out with[Read more]
Nestled in the foothills of South Orange County is a beautiful hiking trail that will transport you to another world. You may even think you have traveled to Arizona. It’s known as Red Rock Canyon in Whiting Ranch Park.