Month: March 2013

Potty Talk: Potty Training Tips from the Trenches

Potty Training

There are about a million and one things that I LOVE about being a mama. And then there are a select few things that I just dread. Potty training is one of them (“Pooh” on the potty anyone?  I know, I know…but it had to be said!)

With my son’s third birthday approaching shortly, I knew it wouldn’t be long before potty training began with my little man.

So, after “watching for the signs” like so many books and blogs say to do to determine potty “readiness,” (and digging out the Elmo potty DVD from a storage box) my munchkin was (very sweetly) against it.

The Dreaded Perky Potty Talk

I went into the perky potty talk mode, but no amount of positive potty talk and introducing him to the potty seemed to change his mind….

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Hofsas House Hotel Carmel Review ~ An Enchanting Getaway!

My husband and I were recently invited to stay at the Hofsas House hotel in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea for an enchanting getaway. It was my first time visiting Carmel ~ it won’t be my last. This review is about our lovely accommodations, stay tuned for a post on all the things we did in this charming seaside town.

A family-run boutique hotel for over 65 years, Hofsas House offers warm European style hospitality with a goal to make you fall in love so you will want to return again and again.

Whether a romantic weekend celebrating a special anniversary, a girls’ weekend shopping and dining, or a family road trip (even the dog is welcome!) this is an area of California everyone should explore at least once in your lifetime.

I not only fell in love, I fell madly in love with Carmel-by-the-Sea; one of the best getaways my husband and I have ever experienced.

Our adventure started bright and early on a Thursday morning. Wanting to take the Scenic Highway One through Big Sur and drive up the coast, we hit the road at 6am. Getting through LA was the toughest part of the trip, but once we hit the 101 we were smooth sailing.

We made about six stops along the way ~ this state is so amazing. The word MAJESTIC kept coming to mind…

If time permits, I can’t more highly suggest taking the drive up the California coast. It was one of the coolest experiences of my life….

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Leprechaun Trap Idea: The Rainbow Restaurant

This was our first year given the school assignment to build a leprechaun trap and was a project where the whole family got involved. We came up with the idea to make it into a restaurant called the Rainbow Restaurant, serving all you can eat Lucky Charms. What leprechaun could resist that kind of a… Continue reading Leprechaun Trap Idea: The Rainbow Restaurant

Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza [Giveaway]

The Easter Bunny has arrived at Irvine Park Railroad where your little cottontails can visit now through Saturday, March 30th at their annual Easter Eggstravaganza! I have tickets to giveaway below, make sure to enter. Thank you Easter Bunny!

Here are the festivities going on at this fun OC family Easter event!

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How to Grow Out Your Little Girl’s Bangs

This guest blog on how to grow out your little girl’s bangs is by OC hair stylist and mama of three, Tera Rae Stephens. Tera is currently in the process of growing out her four-year-old daughter, Harper’s bangs.

At each phase of the growing out process, Tera will be sharing with us realtime mom-to-mom styling tips to keep the shaggy dog look at bay.  Here is what she writes about the first phase of the “grow out!”

“It’s no secret that my family gets the least amount of attention when it comes to hair cuts and styling so when my daughter begged for a hair cut  “at your work” I finally gave in. AND I IMPULSIVELY CUT HER BANGS!!!!!

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