20 Amazon Holiday Gifts for Girls 2015

All links in this post are affiliate links.  Having two girls ages six and nine,  I wanted to put together an Amazon holiday gift ideas for girls post to give you ideas for any girls ages roughly 6 to 10+ on your list this year.   And, I chose all things from Amazon for easy… Continue reading 20 Amazon Holiday Gifts for Girls 2015

9 Must See Holiday Card Sites

If you landed on this page today, you are about to read about one of my absolute favorite topics –  cute holiday card sites!   Every year, I pour over my favorite holiday card sites to find the latest and greatest designs to share with you.

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9 (Super) Cute Holiday Card Sites 2015 

In no particular order!

Breathe in Gratitude

Breathe in Gratitude

On this Thanksgiving Day, I wanted to post a reminder about the beauty of gratitude.

When my mom was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, I started taking regular yoga classes to help with my stress and anxiety.  I found a little yoga studio in Orange County that offers Kundalini yoga classes, which include a lot of breath work.  Learning how to focus on my breathing has been transformative for me.

Minted Gift Card Giveaway

[Disclosure: All  links in post are affiliate links + I received complimentary cards. 100% my own opinions. Minted is my fave.]

Minted Holiday Cards 2015

Unsure of where to order your holiday photo cards this year? Look no further than www.minted.com where you will find a unique array of beautiful options from independent designers around the globe. This post today is all about how to create your perfect Minted holiday card along with a special Minted giveaway where three winners have the chance to win a $100 Minted credit to put towards your order. Oh joy!

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Recently I designed my family’s 2015 holiday card through Minted’s easy to use website and want to share with you all the different options Minted offers to personalize your holiday card.

But FIRST let’s get down to the giveaway business because I want three of you to have a chance to put a $100 credit towards your order! 

Guest Blog: How to Organize a Caroling Party

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How To Organize A Neighborhood Kids Caroling Party

Between the parties, presents, and so many twinkle-lit opportunities to celebrate the season, Orange County kids aren’t lacking for holiday activities. But as much fun as it is to partake in the big events around town, sometimes we all crave something a little simpler and closer to home.

Last year I helped organize an evening of old fashioned, door-to-door caroling for the kids in our neighborhood. It was so much fun – and ridiculously low-stress – that we’re doing it again this year, with a few improvements.

Here are 7 tips for organizing a kids caroling party in your neighborhood…