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Seeking Summertime at Anaheim GardenWalk

I had an exciting opportunity in Orange County this week and I brought the family with me so we could do a doubleheader at Disneyland! It may be our very last Disney trip until the fall, so we knew we had to make it…

June 30, 2017
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Parkin’ It in Hollywood

The only downfall of living in a city center is the lack of open space for Fox to run. Currently there’s nothing walking distance, although there are talks of a huge Central Park-like open space to come together — just not for a few more…

August 12, 2016
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3 Places to Go with Kids in San Diego

Fun fact: the first independent blog I ever started was around the time I moved to San Diego in 2011. I was working like a maniac and not leaving much time to explore my beautiful city. Each month I would create a bucket list…

August 3, 2016
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The One Thing I Always Keep in My Apartment

Since downsizing from a home in the suburbs to a city-center apartment, we honestly don’t miss much. There is one thing though that our family often talks about that stings a bit: our beautiful backyard filled with flowers, plants, palm trees, and citrus fruits.…

July 22, 2016
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Tips to Save Money and Help the Environment

We all love saving money, but it’s easier said than done, especially when those savings come at the cost of a service or convenience you love. Luckily, with new technology and services, it’s easier than ever to save money, help the environment and not…

July 5, 2016
Entertaining Featured Parties Travel

Los Angeles, I’m Yours

I’m writing this post with sweaty palms – this is big one! I spent the past couple days in Los Angeles to attend the #CelebrateOutdoors event put on by World Market at a private beach house in Santa Monica. The ladies who put together…

May 15, 2016
Family Featured Food Parenting

I Deserve a Drink, Dammit

Last year was my first ever Mom’s Day. Fox was on month three of colic so intense that could take the paint off the walls and, to be honest, all I wanted was a little bit of peace. Tyler asked if he could surprise me…

May 6, 2016
Family Featured Holidays Travel

Easter at Disneyland

I’ll let you in on a little secret: Disneyland is a ghost town on holidays.  Most crowd-predicting websites will tell you different, but each and every time my family has visited the park on a holiday it has been more comfortable to navigate than…

March 29, 2016
Family Featured Holidays Parenting

Happy Easter

Happy Easter, everyone!  Last year Tyler and I went all out. We hosted Easter brunch at our house, the kids did the egg hunt in our backyard (except Fox because he was itty bitty), and all three of us got a visit from the…

March 27, 2016
Entertaining Featured Food

Mixology: The Sunburn

The days following rainfall here in San Diego are always my favorite. The pavement is cooled, grass is lush, and the temperature is perfect. We went out in the backyard today to feel the fresh air and as I rounded the corner the most…

March 12, 2016