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I never considered myself much of an audiophile. A technophile? Absolutely. I adore new tech. Love pulling it out of the box and peeling off those clear stickers marking its freshness. So naturally audio equipment fell into that realm, but only … Read more
What do you want your children to remember about their childhood? As moms we want our kids to look back on their childhood as a time of wonder and fun. It is why we go out of our way to … Read more
How many times have you sung Call Me Maybe into your hairbrush? No judgement, we have all been there. Way back in 2012, the Biebs tweeted about the song Call Me Maybe, and we were all hooked. I recently had … Read more
In Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz —despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of … Read more
No matter how long a couple has been together, it’s still important to make time for each other, and after more than 20 years, it can seem like a challenge to find somewhere new and exciting to get away as … Read more
“One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted.” – Paulo Coelho This may be my biggest fear. Waking up one day with little time left, agonizing over the … Read more
When was the last time you took your car rock climbing? If the answer is Never, you either aren’t much of an adventure-seeker or you are driving the wrong car. For those that want to go barreling down the side of … Read more
How I realized that motherhood didn’t mean abandoning myself. I can be an adventure loving mom, embracing the best parts of me, and also sharing them with my family. Sponsored by Zappos What compromises did you make when you became … Read more
Amidst the red and brown desert of New Mexico, we find sanctuary at these Santa Fe hotels – immersed in lush green serenity at Sunrise Springs Spa Resort and then surrounded by art, culture, and history at La Fonda on … Read more
Before touching down I can tell you I knew all of two things about Santa Fe: it was in New Mexico and I would definitely be eating Tamales at some point during my 3 day Santa Fe weekend itinerary. I slowly … Read more
If you are considering dying your hair a bright color, you’ll definitely want to take a look at these important things to know before you dye your hair purple – from what to expect, what they don’t tell you and … Read more
If you are looking for a vacation with a whole lot of variety and never a dull moment, Oslo, Norway is the place for you. Rich in culture and history, Oslo prides itself on its ancestry and strong traditions. No … Read more
This evening before dinner, I stood at the kitchen sink and watched out the window as the day’s shadows crept across my yard. It was only weeks ago that I stood at this same spot marveling at how bright it … Read more
A few weeks ago we spent the weekend in the most awesome little town you’ve been never heard of, just a short 2.5 hour drive south east of home. This time, I headed the opposite direction, about 2.5 hours north … Read more
I love the smells and tastes of the seasons, especially summer. Even though back to school is already upon us, we’re still the thick of summer sunshine and long days here in southern California, which means trying to come up … Read more
During my first pregnancy, a friend told me that they were packing a brand new nightgown and pearls in their hospital bag along with their makeup, hair dryer, and curling iron. In my ever not-so-subtle way, I rolled my eyes … Read more