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Combining the classic creativity of PLAY-DOH with story time, a new book series by Silver Dolphin Books has become the new favorite weekend activity here at our house. (never mind the I-Just-Wrestled-my-Kitty Battle Scars) The new PLAY-DOH Hands On Learning Series … 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
The legacy of our nation’s history must be carried through generations to keep ourselves humble and remember the people that built our freedom. Mount Rushmore National Memorial pays homage to our history with the busts of four of our most … Read more
It’s Tuesday afternoon. I find myself without my girls. They are playing with friends. I had finished up some work scouting a location where I will be photographing later this week and needed a quick bite before picking my little … Read more
Going out in the middle of the week is a tough sell for me due to my work schedule. Throw in coordinating with my husband, who works an hour east, and the commute at rush hour from LA to Orange … Read more
I grew up with the classics – Stand By Me, Goonies and E.T. Those movies made me feel good when I was a kid and I always wanted to seek out my own adventures. I could relate to those movies … 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
It’s difficult to maintain friendships when one of your best friends lives 700 miles away from you. Even in today’s digital age, no matter how “close” you feel, it can be hard to stay connected. We both live busy lives with … Read more
I swear my ZINK hAppy has been saving my life with my sisters upcoming wedding! We’re now down to crunch time and it’s making me find ways to use my ZINK in more creative ways – creative and time saving. My … Read more
As a kid, one of my favorite dreams was gliding through the sea as a mermaid. My hair would trail behind me while my new fins would propel me forward racing against a school of fish, dolphins, and sea horses. … Read more
There is no other way to say it. My 8 year old son Duke went on an epic 24 hour Earth to Echo adventure and I was just a chaperone. It was cool to just take a back seat and … Read more
I was in middle school when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles first broke out on the scene in the late-80’s. My younger cousins were really into the animated TV show. I remember everyone had the action figures and young boys … Read more
It’s the first week of summer. What to do? What to do? Pull my hair out? Let them watch tv all day? Let’s get out of the house kiddos! I wanted to try a new restaurant before heading to the … Read more
Looking for a delicious and easy grilling recipe? Look no further than this Cinnamon Spice Grilled Pineapple! It’s perfect for summertime BBQs or any time you’re looking for something special. Plus, it’s so tasty and healthy you’ll want to make … Read more
I received my Samsung Galaxy S4 about a year ago and from that point on, I was a loyal Galaxy user. I shared it with friends, I bragged it up – I even converted both of my sisters. So you … Read more