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When the weather outside is frightful, a movie sounds so delightful! From animated to comedy to classic, check this list twice for our top, holiday movies. There’s a lot of hustle and bustle, and this season can feel really busy....

I am a gift giver! I love finding special and unique gifts for the people in my life. I enjoy watching the joy and surprise as they open that carefully selected gift.  In the last few years, I have...

I love giving and receiving presents. I love finding the perfect something for that special someone. I love shopping…until I don’t. Listen, sometimes even before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins, I’m exhausted…tapped out…not so much interested in shopping...

There are different ways we transition from season to season. Quite literally–Spring to Summer, Summer to Fall, Fall to Winter–But also in the practical ways we move throughout our weeks and days.  Transitions Are Tricky For our family, transitioning from fall...

In 2014 I began a journey that would forever change my life. A myriad of factors led me to the doors of the San Diego Health and Human Services Department, to attend a class “What you need to know as...

Summer is a distant memory, and school is back in session! Early mornings and after school activities are in full swing. As moms, it’s a split decision at this time of year. We welcome the structure and break during...

The weather is cooling, and families will be cozied up inside more. Cue the Halloween movie marathons for the whole family! Check out our list of Halloween movies for kids, teens, and adults you can find on Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu,...

If you're like me, sometimes it's really nice to hear how other moms engage in everyday conversations with their kids. Let's normalize the mundane, horrifying, sweet, and truly embarrassing moments we all experience on this journey called motherhood. Come on...

We are all getting ready for Halloween...prepping the costumes and buying the candy.  But let's not forget that checking out all the neighborhood Halloween decorations is SO MUCH FUN!  Let's load up the kids and set out into our...

As we move into my favorite "-ember" months, we move into my favorite decorating seasons!  While the opportunity to decorate my front porch thrills me in any season, the "-ember" months give me the rare chance to use my...