It’s So S’well

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Recently my hair stylist and knower of all the coolest and latest things, Tera Rae Stephens, was sipping her water at the salon out of the most fabulous looking water bottle. I asked where she got it and she exclaimed, “You don’t know about S’well bottles?!?!” And she went on to profess how it was the BEST water bottle ever and said, “Jen you NEED one!”

So I went and ordered one for myself for Valentine’s Day and give it to my husband to wrap up. We’re really romantic like that. But hey, it was the BEST gift ever! I carry my S’well bottle everywhere!

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Our Central Coast California Mission Trip

My oldest is in 4th grade, the year kids do a California mission project, so I made it MY mission to research the best California missions to visit with kids so we could make it a family mission trip to see one. We ended up visiting La Purisima Mission in Lompoc and had the MOST fun on our little 3-night family mission road trip. So much so that I wanted to share our experience for any families looking for great California mission trips for kids……

Odysseo Debuts in Irvine

Disclosure: Media tickets provided to facilitate this review. 

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If any of you drive along the 405 and 133 intersection, you can’t miss the Big White Top under construction for the last month.

Every time we drive by, my boys are fascinated with “what they are building?!” When the signs went up, we were thrilled to see it was Odysseo by Cavalia! For those of you not familiar, this show is known as the world’s largest traveling production with a cast of 65 horses, trainers, musicians and acrobats that produce one TRULY magical experience.

#RanchLB Romance Twitter Party!

Disclosure: I am participating in a sponsored partnership with The Ranch at Laguna Beach. All enthusiasm regarding the below prizes is 100% authentically me. 

The Ranch at Laguna Beach is a brand new resort secluded within a peaceful blend of canyon and sea, where guests get to stay off the beaten path while still experiencing all Laguna Beach has to offer.  Would you like to go? Yes?  Join the #RanchLB Romance Twitter Party for a chance to win some romantic prizes just in time for Valentine’s Day! Read on for how to join us…

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Are you ready to see what you could win next week? Can you imagine how fun it would to surprise your Sweetie with one of these prizes for Valentine’s Day? Let me share the The Ranch at Laguna Beach #RanchLB Romance Twitter Party prizes.

Facing a Fear to Save Lives

Facing Blood Donation Fear to Save Lives

Facing Blood Donation Fear to Save Lives

Was it Eleanor Roosevelt that said, “Do one thing every day that scares you.”?

Well, last week I did something that has scared me for my entire life when I put on my big girl panties and donated blood for the very first time and I DID IT!!!  Man, does it feels good to conquer a fear!

Now that I know what to expect, next time will be easier, and for anyone who has feared donating blood, I am writing this post to share the real scoop on exactly how it works.  You too can do it! It’s really not that big of a deal. But first…

Why Is It Important to Donate Blood?

From www.redcrossblood.org:

* 1 pint of donated blood can save 3 lives
* Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood
* Approximately 41,000 blood donations are needed every day
* 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer yearly, many will need blood sometimes daily, during chemotherapy
* A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood
* Donated blood has a shelf life, which is why continuous donations are needed …