School Rooms, Custom Desks, and Happy Color {Whatever Shop}

If you've been here a while, you know that I long ago turned what is supposed to be my formal dining room into a playroom. Long story short, all of the bedrooms are upstairs so toys were constantly … [Read more...]

Wanna Help?

If you've been around here long enough, you know that one of my passions is helping others. It's even in my tagline. Over the years, I've kinda sorta (okay, not really) figured out the best way to … [Read more...]

Snugli Booster Seat Review

  Car seat laws (particularly in California) are pretty strict.  In fact, as of January 2012, kids have to be in a car seat or booster until they are 8 years old or 4'9" tall.  My kids (Henry … [Read more...]

Sunday Smiles

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InstaFriday

  Every week we share the stories behind the pictures on that micro blogging platform called Instagram. It's a great way to be reminded of the simple sweetness that surrounds us. Cuz … [Read more...]

Zephyr Zen

  Summer trips to Clearlake now include a new tradition. Visiting Zephyr Zen Antiques. Or, as I prefer to call it: The Treasures Store. It's this totally random, hole in the wall shop … [Read more...]

How Does Your Family Handle Gaming/Technology? {LeapPad Ultra}

We're a pretty tech savvy family. My husband relies on technology to get work done from home after dinner and bedtimes (rather than staying late at the office),and I'm a blogger with various social … [Read more...]

Who says you need to be fancy to drink wine?

School starts in just a few weeks. August 13th for Jill!  Ack!  I am not used to this at all.  I never started school before Labor Day.  So annoying. It's been a little quiet around here simply … [Read more...]

Fairs and Jellys {Jelly Beans}

 This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Jelly Beans but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #JellysAreBack http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO   One of … [Read more...]

Sunday Smiles

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