Ideas for organizing and printing your digital photos

How many of you are like me and can’t stop taking pictures of your kids? I’m definitely guilty of being overly snap happy when it comes to my little ones. And, since there’s no end to the amount of iphone shots, instagram photos and “real” camera photos I can rack up, I’ve quickly fallen behind with actually printing any of the photos you see above.

This year, I’ve made it a priority to “spring clean” my digital photos and finally take my bazillion photos off my computer and put them onto something both beautiful and tangible that we can enjoy for years to come. And, I’m excited to share what I’ve found with all of you!

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Top 10 Tips for Visiting Disneyland with Toddlers

Disneyland Tips for Toddlers

Disneyland.  A place that promises magical moments, special family photo ops, quality time with your children and FUN!  Absolutely true!  But, if you have little ones like I do, a trip to the most “magical place on earth” with toddlers can also mean over-stimulation, skipped naps, cranky mid-afternoon meltdowns, and overwhelmed munchkins. Here are my top 10 tips for visiting Disneyland with toddlers to maximize your fun and minimize the meltdowns!

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Things to Do in Carmel on a Couple’s Weekend

My husband and I recently snuck away for THREE nights alone, kid-free, to the incredibly romantic Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Our long weekend was pretty much perfect, thanks to our hosts at the Hofsas House boutique hotel, who arranged the most beautiful itinerary of things to do in Carmel.

I am pretty much going to run down our exact itinerary of things to do in Carmel on a couple’s weekend, because if you follow it, or close to it, it quite simply doesn’t get much better!

This is the perfect getaway for a romantic anniversary or special birthday. You will fall in love with the area ~ and each ~ other all over again!

Day One:

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Beacon Phoenix Bluetooth Portable Speaker [Review]

Let the dance party begin! Please allow me to introduce to you The Phoenix, a bluetooth portable speaker by Beacon, a rockin’ product every family will love. We use ours ALL of the time. Here is my review of this fabulous portable speaker.

When it arrived in the mail, initially I was surprised at its small size. You can even hold it in the palm of one hand.

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