Bertolli Meal Soups Saves Our Dinner Blues

Bertolli Meal Soups Saves Our Dinner Blues

My husband and I often wait until after the kids are in bed to have our dinner. We tried 1 of the Bertolli Meal Soups, and now have a new favorite addition to our very limited choices in our meals for two category. I cannot tell you how many times R and I have gone in circles with the question "what do you want for dinner?" It's awful to say, but in the last 6 months I've had more bowls of cereal … [Read more...]

Tulip Flower Fairy From Chasing Fireflies

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When I was little picking my costume for Halloween was the great decision of every September/October. Who knew that it would be just as difficult to choose your child's costume too. I decided this year that "A" at 2.5 didn't really need a costume, then I saw the website Chasing Fireflies. Chasing Fireflies (@chasenfireflies) has costumes that are absolutely gorgeous, but better yet transcend to … [Read more...]

Macy’s Classroom Makeover

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I'm lucky enough to have my children go to a Charter school, however, the way it works is that most of the budget comes from generous donations that have to be stretched pretty far. With today's financial situation hitting our school systems, every parent like myself wonders every day how the school systems will be able to stretch their budgets anymore than they already do. Macy's is giving away … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Schoolbags For Kids

The Ultimate School Bag For Kids

When back-to-school season comes around I am on the hunt for a new backpack, or lunch bag, or both. Schoolbags For Kids is more than just a bag though, it's a backpack with purpose. My love for a good/beautiful bag extends to the bags my children carry. No I'm not shallow, I just want them to have sturdy well organized bags for school. Imagine my delight when I met the fantastic Schoolbags For … [Read more...]

Guest Post: 7 Ways To Cheer Up

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As many of you know I'm at BlogHer in San Diego. I have asked some really fantastic bloggers to make a guest appearance for a few days. Today I have the fantastic Elizabeth (@Elizabeth_N) of Party Planning Professor. I want to thank you, Elizabeth,  for a reminder of how to cheer up, because I definitely need these tips. I am Elizabeth.  I am founder of a Birthday party ideas site called Party … [Read more...]

Summer Fun With Your Kids

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Thanks to SUBWAY® restaurants for sponsoring my post about summer fun with my kids. Check out the Kids Eat Free program at any LA area location! Just purchase any two subs, two sides and two drinks, and you can get a kid’s meal FREE! Here are some great summer ideas that the camp has inspired us to do (if it's outdoors please put sunblock on your kids): 1. Sidewalk chalk is one of the … [Read more...]

AboutOne Organizes Everything and #Giveaway

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Those of you who don't know me let me tell you a very well known fact. I am obsessed with organizers, and all things that help organize. Spreadsheets are my friends. AboutOne has ended my search for organizational perfection because it truly organzied everything. Life is busy when you’re a Mom!   Between doctor appointments, medical forms, school records, and adorable homemade cards that are … [Read more...]

Throwing A Pirate Party?

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Are you throwing a Pirate themed party for your child? Come check out my post on Party Planning Professor. … [Read more...]

Baby’s 1st Steps

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For the last 3 months I have been posting about my children's 1sts. It's been a nostalgic walk down memory lane. Getting through the 1st steps pictures was a great way to make me smile. J's 1st steps were at 14 mo old. Seeing J's picture I remember his little toddle and giggle when we were walking around outside. The way he ran on the sidewalk like he was so proud of himself for finally getting … [Read more...]

Shoe Love Is Genetic on Smartly SoCal

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Today on Smartly So Cal is my story about how I discovered that Shoe Love Is Genetic, and how my daughter definitely has my gentic code. It's a must read with a super cute picture of my daughter, but I'm not biased. … [Read more...]