Holidays

The first Sunday after Labor Day marks National Grandparents Day!  This year that date is September 13th.  It is a day that celebrates that special connection children have with a grandma and grandpa. At my house, we are so very...

There may not be the usual fireworks displays and public outdoor events for this year's Fourth of July, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate at home in your own way. For a few celebration ideas, read below and...

Here's to the dads on Father's Day who can do it all. They deserve some love too! Father's Day is fast approaching—it's time to get some heartfelt, quality ideas ready for the resident "tough guys" in your lives. Whether...

Mother’s Day is today! And while you may not be able to take your mom out to a fancy brunch this year, there are some San Diego restaurants offering great Mom’s Day menus she is sure to love! Fancy Brunch...

This year, Mother's Day might look a little different at home, but that doesn't mean you can't make it a memorable one. Celebrating Mom usually comes with lots of commercialized pressures to purchase flowers and sweet treats, or indulge...

Resilient is a word that is often used to describe military children because of their ability to withstand the adverse situations of the military lifestyle. "Adapt and overcome" is a mantra that speaks to their resilience and encourages perseverance...

The timing of our imposed quarantine here in San Diego could not have been more interesting, from the Christian perspective. A little less than halfway through Lent, a time in the Catholic liturgical year where we are called to live...

Easter at Home 6 ways to bring Easter to your home this year Decorate your home. Get into the Easter spirit and liven up your space. Target runs are a distant memory, so just use what you have. Paper and...

Easter is this weekend, and although we may have to celebrate a bit differently this year, it doesn't mean it can't be fun! We are launching a three-day #EggcellentSD Easter photo and video contest to spice things up a bit,...

Valentine's Month is upon us. I was searching for ways to incorporate our daughter's new-found love of all things Food Network into our holiday recognition. I did not want to fall victim to the overly-commercialized sensationalization of the holiday...

We have Christmas packed away, hopefully. New Years resolutions are in full swing, and our first Hallmark holiday is upon us. Can you say, "Hearts, candy, pink & red, oh my"?  I don't know about you, but I've often thought...

January is an important month, containing Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday, my daughter’s birthday, my nephew’s birthday, and it solidifies the start of a new year. We’re all renewed with a sense of readiness for change; set out with...