Last month I was contacted by Safety 1st Squad to see if I was interested in meeting with them to learn more about the benefits of professional childproofing. The timing couldn’t have been better, as I have a newly crawling/exploring/ into everything baby, so I almost jumped through the computer yelling “YES PLEASE!” Make sure to read the last paragraph below on how you can enter to win a free in-home consultation too!
Can you even believe the weather this week?? I can’t remember the last time it rained this hard in Orange County. My patio furniture was knocked over, rain started pouring in a leak in our sliding glass door, and I was afraid the tree in the neighbor’s yard was going to end up splitting in two and landing on our roof. It didn’t. Nothing like a little weather to freak out us OC residents, huh?! We are not cut out for this!
There was actually a tornado warning in my area. Tornadoes?! What on earth? My girlfriend sent me an email from South County wanting to make sure our house was still standing. I told her it was. Then she suggested an..
Well, the calendar has turned, and I bet many of you are realizing your little ones are going to be starting preschool before you know it! Finding “the One” (right preschool that is!) can be quite an overwhelming process. When I was researching preschools last year I had no idea what I was doing or what questions to ask. Preschool is a BIG part of your child’s life. After all, it is their first experience with what is going to be many years of education, so you want to make sure it is a positive one.
Sara Hooper, owner and director of the newly opened Mission Montessori in Mission Viejo was nice enough to write this AWESOME post for us. I wish I had read this last year – it would have made my life so much easier! …
This expert advice comes right in time for the holidays…
Taking Your Best Holiday Picture!
By Kristin Eldridge
This is the time of year that we start thinking about scheduling a portrait session with the kids or the entire family. It can be stressful to decide on the location and clothing, not to mention getting everyone looking happy! The process doesn’t have to make you feel like pulling your hair out! With a few easy tips, you’ll be well on your way to a gorgeous Holiday picture!
This guest blog was written by Peter from South County Law Group. Peter helped us with our estate planning awhile back. We loved working with him – click here to read about our experience.
As part of his estate planning process, he records an interview where parents get to talk about their beliefs, values and how they would like their children raised for the guardians named. To me, this was priceless and something that can be passed on down to future generations. Isn’t it cool to think about your great-great-great grandchildren getting to hear an audio recording talking about who you are and what you believe in? Such a special heirloom.
Here are some of his thoughts on the importance of preserving your life stories:
PRESERVING YOUR LIFE STORIES, VALUES, & LESSONS FOR YOUR CHILDREN & FAMILY
by Peter Sahin