As we look forward to a fabulous 3 day holiday weekend here in Orange County, I wanted to share this amazing FREE resource from my friend Michele over at NaturePlayTrips.com. Since 2008, Michele has personally scouted pretty much every park and outdoor play space for families in OC and has shared the inside scoop… Continue reading Get Outside and Play This Weekend!
4th of July Fireworks Shows in OC
Here is a list of some 4th of July fireworks shows in OC for anyone looking for good viewing spots Thursday night.
More detailed information is in the orange links below; check websites for most up to date information.
Have a very happy and safe 4th of July everyone!
Shopping with the Serta Test Rest App!
I am a Serta brand ambassador and am compensated for my participation and receive complimentary products to help educate readers about the brand and their dreamy mattresses. Recently my husband and I visited Friedmans Sleep Center in Long Beach to test out the new 2014 Serta iComfort and iSeries mattresses which were newly redesigned this year and they… Continue reading Shopping with the Serta Test Rest App!
My Summer Incentive System
I just finished the first full week of summer with both girls home and out of school, and we had a really pleasant week. In summer’s past, this has not always been the case, which is why I am thrilled to pieces at the splendor of what some rainbow popsicle sticks can do.
I attribute the first week success to my new summer incentive system to inspire behaviors that make them nice humans to be around.
And it worked! Well. Which is why I am sharing with you today…
Kids’ Birthday Parties: The Gray Areas
Recently we shared a post on our Facebook page that got a ton of comments and shares and I could just hear moms everywhere yelling “Amen sister!” On that note, we have some really good stuff we share on our Facebook page, if you don’t follow, please click here to like us. I think you will be happy you did.
The post was from a blogger called Scary Mommy (she’s hilarious – highly recommend following if you don’t already) with an attempt to unite moms across America to end the birthday party favor tradition for kids.
I am so on board.
Nothing bugs me more than cheap trinkets cluttering our house, and once the kids leave the party, they likely never touch them again. I would rather the host save their money. Isn’t the party enough for the kids?
Her post got me thinking about another pet peeve of mine regarding kids’ birthday parties…