There are so many reasons to love resale! As a mom, I am always trying to save two dollars for every single I spend. I’m also not able to justify paying full price for things I want if there’s not a big enough budget to first accommodate the family-wide wish list. I hesitated to write […]
This year’s flu season has been harsh in San Diego! The day after Christmas I began the unenviable task of cleaning the kitchen, doing laundry, and putting away the Christmas clutter. By the end of the day I was in bed, unable to move, and the proud owner of a 102 fever. When the chills […]
If you are looking for a way to spend a great day making memories with your family… search no further! It is whale watching season here in San Diego and it is sure to be an experience for everyone in your family to enjoy! We are a large family and always trying to find […]
Halloween is just around the corner. If you are like me and that sentence made you cringe a bit, let me justify all the cringes for you. I am a firm believer that Halloween is the worst idea ever. It was great as a kid and all, but from the mom side of the coin… […]
It’s officially October and much like you; I have Halloween on the brain. As a mother of 4 children; 3 boys and a girl, ranging in age from 13-3, here are a few thoughts judgements on Halloween 2017. First, let’s address the trick-or-treaters age issues… Last week, this post came out and created a bit of a buzz […]
Welcome to the age of social media, where school is taught, movies are watched, and teenagers communicate with their friends. I believe Uncle Ben summed up the social age best when he said “With great power, comes great responsibility”. As a mom of two teenagers, I can honestly state that we have had the responsibility […]
We are continuing on in our “San Diego” series with Pacific Beach! Pacific Beach may have a reputation as party central, but have no fear! There are several family friendly gems both on and away from the well traveled paths of this popular tourist destination! Coffee 99 Cups offers organic fresh brewed coffee, breakfast, lunch, and acai bowls! Away from […]
Thank you to The Moms Network for treating us to a behind the scenes day at Sea World!#momsatseaworld was such a great day. I got to meet Melissa from The Moms Network! Melissa and Geanine (along with other SeaWorld staff) graciously showed us around SeaWorld (behind the scenes) for the entire day! SeaWorld has made […]
Can I be honest with you? Sometimes my creative juices run dry, which includes lack of ideas for creative consequences. So honestly, this post is a plea for help and space for a paired share! I’m looking for fresh creative consequences! One day a couple months ago I was feeling particularly creative; I must have […]
I grew up with all boys, but was never really interested in superheroes. Somehow I still ended up marrying one. My husband is a superhero with a seemingly endless list of abilities and powers. His superhero powers only multiplied when his role grew from husband to father. He has the ability to […]
The subject of financial security is one that comes up quite frequently in my world. When you have a family to worry about, the bills can often seem overwhelming and insurmountable. How to get out of debt, how to improve your credit, and how to accomplish your financial goals are tough subjects that weigh on […]
