Post Partum Revealed
"Be patient with yourself, nothing in nature blooms all year." -unknown There was a night that I let him cry. I let him cry for what seemed like an eternity, but was actually an hour. It was the longest hour of my life as I…
Relaxing with Burke Williams
"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." -Mark Black One of the best emails I got a few weeks ago was from Burke Williams Spa asking me to come and visit them. They really had to twist my arm, but I made some…
Back to School with Kohls
"You can never be overdressed or overeducated." -Oscar Wilde (This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I received the included back to school clothes and essentials as compensation, but as always all opinions are mine.) Both kids are going to school this year for the first…
Time for a Bald Prince: The Truth Behind Hair Loss
"Create healthy habits, not restrictions." I am kicking off a super exciting new series dedicated to your health. The older I get, the more I strive to live a healthy lifestyle by eating good foods, exercising and taking care of my mental/spiritual well being. I…
Strolling with Joovy
"We were not placed on this earth to walk alone." -Thomas S. Monson Ever since we ditched our single stroller for a double one life got a lot heavier. I did tons of research before we upgraded to stroll with two kids; went to the…
Marvel Universe Comes to Life
"Faith is my sword. Truth my shield. Knowledge my armor." -Dr. Strange Marvel Universe Live: Age of Heroes came catapulting into Orange County with a huge bang and we were among the firsts to experience the magic. It was such an exciting night watching our favorite…
The Best Rooftop Bar in the OC
If you've been around for a while, you know I love to plan parties. But if you also know me then you know I am not so good at planning surprise parties. Ten years ago I tried to plan a surprise 30th birthday for my…
How to Pack Your Kids for a Cruise
"Travel not to escape life, but so life doesn't escape you." It's no secret that we are going on a cruise at the end of this summer. You can read all about how I surprised my hubby with this gift for his 40th birthday here.…
Top 10 Summer Activities in the OC
"The sand may brush off, the salt may wash clean, the tans may fade, but the memories will last forever." -unknown Calling all Orange County families. It is officially summer, the kids are out of school and it is time to make some memories. Here…
Legoland Hotel Review
For years now I have had friends tell us how amazing the Legoland Hotel is to stay for a night. I thought they might be exaggerating because we have been to some pretty awesome family friendly hotels. But I am here to say everything they…