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I knew when we purchased a home just a few short blocks from the beach that compromises would have to be made. To begin with, square footage. We live in a tiny, I mean teeny tiny, house. Space is at … Read more
I always get the worst sleep the night before I travel. I think it’s the anxiety of missing my flight or (possibly worse) arriving at the airport late and having to rush through the process. Whatever it is, it keeps … Read more
I feel like a nagging housewife every time those words come out of my mouth. “Who left the lights on?”. Ok. Why lie. They actually never come out of *my* mouth. But I sure do HEAR them often enough as … Read more
Last July our family took our long awaited trip to the Detroit Zoo. It had been a long winter and we were looking forward to a day of sunshine, when we were sure all of the exhibits would be open. … Read more
I don’t think living a few blocks from the ocean (and the beach) is something that will ever go unappreciated by our family. From impromptu bike rides down for a few hours of play or giving our son his first … Read more
So rarely do targeted ads actually make sense to me, but as I sat on Facebook in my pajamas donned with the faces of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, and Gonzo, an ad for the Muppets appeared. Finally, the internet understands … Read more
Last year I hosted a party featuring natural and organic products for the home and for the most part loved the products. Until the the day the skin was burnt from my nostrils when the oven safe, natural cleaner filled my house … Read more
Aside from the Bride and Groom, the bridal party are some of the most important people at the party. They’re the ones who you couldn’t imagine celebrating your big day without. My bridal party consist of friends old and new … Read more
I must have been crazy trying to plan a wedding in just four and a half months – just completely off my rocker. Seriously. And a destination wedding, no less. So as June was coming to a close, I realized … Read more
One of the best perks of living in a melting pot like Los Angeles is the never ending options for eating out. While we don’t eat out too often, when we do, we always have our tried and true go-to … Read more
Here are some really fun ideas for bridesmaid photos so you can capture and show off just how much your besties mean to you. Your girlfriends have been by your side when you’re at your best and your worst and … Read more
What makes a playdate epic? Wouldn’t it be the bomb diggity if there was some type of digital readout on our kids that measured how much fun they’re having? Epic seems like a word that has major expectations behind it, … Read more
De Palm Island, Aruba’s only family all-inclusive destination, has been in operation for more than 50 years and is a short 5 minute ferry ride from the mainland. While the island itself is pretty small, we quickly discovered that its big … Read more
With the release of “Monsters University” this June, I started thinking back to my college days and how I lived in jeans, shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops. Casual attire is pretty universal on any college campus, but some students also … Read more
I don’t remember when I first fell in love with horses. My grandparents bought my first horse before I was 12 but I know I loved them before then. I think the life long love affair began with books. Maybe … Read more
If your family is like mine, then you grew up with Pyrex and CorningWare as your default bakeware (in fact, I still have those lovely squared dishes with the blue floral embellishments in my cupboard). Corelle dinnerware is right up … Read more