Normally when the beginning of the year rolls around, I am prepared with my resolutions, goals and a plan for execution, ready as the clock strikes midnight on January 1st. If my plan were to start my year with a new diet, then I would have my fridge stocked and ready to go… if it…
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Now, when I say Auntie Mame, I don’t mean the classic 1958 version starring Rosalind Russell. I mean the IMDb 3-star-rated, 1974 Lucille Ball version; the version that flopped in the theatre and made Lucille Ball consider ending her motion picture career, version. Contrary to the popular vote, I ADORE this version. Mind you, the…
As I am sure many Moms out there can attest to, going back to work after having a baby is TOUGH! I really struggled the last week of my maternity leave with depression and summoning up the guts that I would need to face reality and head back to work; more specifically, the stress of…
A couple weeks ago, on our traditional “Marble Saturday”, we spent the day in Old Town Temecula. Check the story out here: Our Day in Old Town Temecula During that day, we discovered a quaint, elegant soap shop in the heart of Old Town Temecula. Au Savon De Provence opened their doors in Temecula and is…
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After spending our last two Saturdays away from where we live, we decided to spend this “Marble Saturday” close to home. Read about the inspiration behind what drives us to continue making memories on our Saturdays below: One Thousand Marbles: A Little Story That Inspired Us Since our goal was to stay in town, we…
After our escapades in Newport Beach, my husband Ryan and I started to think about what would be fun for our next “Marble Saturday.” After thinking about possibilities, we decided to head back to where I grew up in Temecula and venture into Old Town. When Ryan and I lived closer to Temecula we used…
Giveaway details below This is my first Valentine’s Day where I actually have two Valentines; my Husband and my 3-month old son, Donovan (lucky me)! Since it is my husband’s first Valentine’s Day as a Dad, I wanted to do something special for him to remind him how blessed I feel to have him as…
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On our second Saturday “day-cation” we decided to head out to Orange County and spend the day with my In-Laws in the Newport Beach area. I had already planned to have my hair done by my Sister-in-Law, Lauren, at her salon, Salty Blonde Cut Co. in Costa Mesa. Inspired by the “One Thousand Marbles” story…
When I first discovered that I was pregnant, my husband and I were both so overjoyed, filled with excitement and love. The next emotion though, was a rush of anxiety realizing that I now needed to prepare for this new bundle of joy and I only had 9 months! Being a first timer, I had…
Continue reading ➞ 10 Things you need to add to your Baby Registry
