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When summer rolls around and I have lots of fresh fruit and berries in the house, I love to make one of my ... read more
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Who's ready for an adventure this summer?  I sure as heck know that we are!  We've been chomping at the bit... read more
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I'm usually too busy through-out the day to make a healthy lunch for myself.  I'm more of a grab-n-go type ... read more
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I love Succulents. The temperate climate here in California is the perfect weather for them.  I have lots o... read more
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I start counting down the days to summer break as soon as school starts in the fall. Being a parent of scho... read more
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Pure Aloha - Napili Kai Beach Resort
I used to think that I couldn’t possibly ever vacation to the same place twice -- there are just too many o... read more
Holding on to the Magic Holding on to the Magic
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Parenthood is a never ending series of firsts — the first time you snuggle your newborn, your baby’s first ... read more
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If your family is anything like ours you've already had a few screen time battles this summer - and for us ... read more
Our Dyslexic Journey Our Dyslexic Journey
Our Dyslexic Journey
I decided to write this post just in case someone out there is having some of the same school struggles as ... read more
Travel Anxiety: How We Get Through It Travel Anxiety: How We Get Through It
Travel Anxiety: How We Get Through It
Anxiety can be debilitating, and having travel anxiety can be a bummer when you love to travel.  We have a ... read more

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Fresh Strawberry Pie

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