This morning I received an email from a young mama wanting to start a blog. She read my post on how to begin one but wanted to ask some follow up questions. "How much time do you need to spend on it a day/week etc. to be successful. Can you tell me if you were able to have your blog make money? What ... READ the POST
travel diary: sea otter inn, cambria
You may remember a few weeks ago Matt and I got to take a trip up the coast, just the two of us. We love to plan out time together without the kids, especially when there is a busier season we are about to head into...and I'm so glad we planned that time just before the holiday rush we are in ... READ the POST
my BEST insider Disneyland tips
We LOVE being Annual Disney Passholders! We go to Disneyland or California Adventure at least once a week and absolutely love it. Many of you have asked for tips and advice to plan and navigate a visit to the park...and this list is our best advice to date. Keep in mind these are simply my ... READ the POST
difficult friendships and good confrontation
A few months ago I tried to speak with a friend about something troubling my heart. I felt a wedge growing between us and didn’t want it to be there. Maybe it was on my end, maybe it was on hers. Maybe it was both. Finding out seemed to be the most loving thing I could do. I believe that if a ... READ the POST
first day of school and our 2017-2018 plan
Our literal first day of school this year was at Disneyland! We spent the morning working hard on our books and then as we finished up lunch I told the kids that we had one thing left to do. It was time for family P.E. and that they had to wear a special hat for the sports we were going to ... READ the POST
chance introductions & lily jade sale
Diaper Bag: LILY JADE || Brown Puff Accessory: AMAZON The past two weeks have been all about school! I turned off social media and laid low on the blog as I have entered into full time teacher mode!!! Matt has continued to travel for these job interviews while the kids and I have been ... READ the POST