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At four years old, Maddilyn has already been through five carseats and let me tell you, they aren’t cheap! We started with the traditional infant carrier. It was cute and flowery but quickly outgrown and a baby with milk intolerance did … Read more
When I tell people that the place with some of my favorite beaches in the world is in Koh Rong Cambodia, they look at me as if I am maybe I am delirious from heat stroke. Cambodia is known for … Read more
Image Source Do you have a secret passion that you have always wanted to pursue but never found the time or money or confidence? For me, it has always been rock climbing. There has always been something alluring about the … Read more
I love living in a place like Chiang Mai Thailand because you never know exactly what the day will bring. One morning, a few months ago, I was just waking up in my apartment when I heard far away chanting. … Read more
Once you have a family, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. Schedules and rules are what keep our busy lives on track, yet they also tend to exclude valuable family “fun” time. Mix in work by both parents … Read more
Every phone owner has a few basic concerns: a dead battery, no service and damage to the phone via its screen or from water. This is especially concerning during summer or if you have young children. We’re spending our days at … Read more
Guest Post by Kira Manning Outdated traditions claim that a man should spend anywhere between one and three months’ salary on a rock to woo the girl of his dreams. But in this day and age, spending that kind of … Read more
If Hong Kong isn’t on your list of places to visit, you must reconsider this destination with its ancient history, bustling city life, and modern architecture to accommodate the over seven million inhabitants. As the third most important financial center … Read more
I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Marriott Rewards. I received Marriott Points to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. If you have ever traveled at all, you know that even the … Read more
Grand Rapids is one of Michigan’s most vibrant and rich cities. It’s cultural events, world-renown art, museums and historical sites give the city a special place in my heart. Every year we attend both the Art Festival and Comedy Festival. As … Read more
We are a family of grilling fools. Lucky for us, it doesn’t have to be summer to fire up the grill with our year round southern California sunshine. Even when Ben is gone, I always love firing up the grill … Read more
Today, June 25th, marks Paddington Bear’s 56th birthday! Where does the time go? The adorable Paddington Bear has been entertaining children with his stories for more than half a century, and there is more to come. In honor of his … Read more
Living in gorgeous So Cal it isn’t very often I need to go some place I can’t walk or ride a bike to. In fact, I’ve had my car for over a decade and it has yet to surpass 90,000 … Read more
My family had been excited for our trip to Tuckerton, New Jersey ever since we were invited to stay at it’s Sea Pirate Campground. Finally, after 700 miles across 4 states and 12 hours in the car we arrived! We were warmly welcomed and despite … Read more
Are you looking for a beach vacation with the opportunity for activities other than just sunbathing? Naples, FL has miles of white sand beaches and crystal blue waves, but there are also plenty of other things to fill the evenings … Read more
Have you ever had the chance to help someone truly in need of compassion and aide? Did you step outside your own comfort zone and travel to a foreign land to offer that help? We often hear about atrocious acts … Read more