Holiday cheer with Marley’s coffee
Dec 31, 2014 One of the best times of the year is when we can all get together, sit down, and catch up. Over the holidays, a group of us were able to do just that, thanks to Marley Coffee. Nichole, from In … ~300 words
Planes DIY gift wrap and travel bags #PlanestotheRescue
Dec 22, 2014 I might have been the last one to see Planes, Fire and Rescue. My husband took our oldest daughter to see it in the theater when the movie first came out. I’ve been waiting not so patiently for it to… ~300 words
Balsam Hill home and holiday decorating
Dec 12, 2014 A few weeks ago, I had never heard of Balsam Hill. Now, I can’t get enough. From their beautiful showroom in Burlingam to talk of their charitable contributions, Balsam Hill has become a household name. I was invited to… ~300 words
Quick and easy butter cookies
Dec 9, 2014 Over the weekend, I was feeling under the weather. In fact, I’m still not 100%, but I knew I had an event coming up that I had to bring a holiday cookie. Normally, I wouldn’t care too much and bring… ~300 words
Best cup of coffee at Disneyland
Nov 24, 2014 Anyone who has visited Disneyland in recent years knows that Disney hasn’t (historically) done coffee very well. In past years, I can’t count the number of times that I’ve had a mediocre to undrinkable cup of coffee at Disneyland. However,… ~200 words
Dining must: smoked turkey leg
Nov 21, 2014 For meat-loving Disney guests, the smoked turkey leg is a must-try, at least once. Disney sells over 1.5 million turkey legs each year. You’ll inevitably see guests walking around enjoying these moist, savory treats that taste like a cross between… ~200 words
The Amazing Zhus
Nov 17, 2014 The holidays are almost here. I know this because I find myself saying to our daughters, “put it on your list” every time we leave the house. We have a pretty firm rule in our household for Christmas. The girls… ~300 words
Baker’s Secret colored bakeware
Nov 12, 2014 When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for Christmas morning. I would wake up at the crack of dawn, and run in to the front room where the Christmas tree was to see what Santa had brought. After the… ~500 words
Got Milk? Milk for a brighter future
Nov 7, 2014 I have very picky eaters. They go through phases. One of my girls will eat everything in sight, then nothing the next day, or an entire week. I try not to worry; but as a parent, it’s hard. I’m always… ~300 words
Easy fall crafts for kids: button pumpkin
Oct 28, 2014 I love holidays because I get to make fun projects with my kids. Walking through the craft store last week, Emma said she wanted to make pumpkins. After looking through my Halloween stash, I found the perfect project that I… ~500 words
Living with anxiety
Oct 14, 2014 I’ve shared a little, very little, of how I have a history of anxiety. I don’t like to talk about it much, for fear it could bring my anxiety back. But lately, I’ve seen more and more people writing… ~700 words
Mickey Mouse Halloween DIY crafts
Sep 22, 2014 Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. For the last few years, we’ve been going to Disneyland during the Halloween festivities. Last year, we attended Mickey’s Halloween Party for the first time. We typically go sometime in October. It’s the… ~600 words
POPSUGAR Must Have Box
Sep 19, 2014 I just got my first POPSUGAR Must Have box and I am thrilled. The POPSUGAR Must Have box was the first box subscription where I could actually enjoy everything in the box. The box is $39.95 a month, but the… ~200 words
Five steps to prepare your child for their first sleepover
Aug 21, 2014 Recently our daughter was invited to a sleepover birthday party. I know the parents very well, and didn’t hesitate at the invite. But I wasn’t sure if my daughter was actually ready for a night away from us. I didn’t… ~600 words
Summertime with American Girl
Aug 6, 2014 Last week, we spent a day at the American Girl store at Stanford Shopping Center. They had three events that day. We were lucky to experience two of them. Both events we attended were free, and age-appropriate for both girls.… ~300 words
40 things you might not know about me
Jul 21, 2014 Today, I turn 40 years old. Here are 40 things you may not know about me on my 40th birthday. My full first name is Cam. Nothing more. It says so on my birth certificate. And yes, I have been… ~700 words
San Francisco Symphony: Pixar in concert
Jul 18, 2014 This weekend, the San Francisco Symphony will be performing Pixar in Concert. From the Toy Story trilogy to The Incredibles and Up, Pixar Animation Studios has always given their audiences an unforgettable performance. Audiences of all ages are forever… ~200 words
Tinkerlab: A hands-on guide for little inventors
Jul 1, 2014 Kids are funny, and scary. When I realized I had a creative little toddler, I struggled to find ways to keep her busy. I knew our oldest daughter was full of creativity, just like her dad. I needed to find… ~400 words
American Girl stores, a fun Summer destination
Jun 27, 2014 When I was a little girl, I loved playing with dolls. I would spend the summer with my grandparents. My grandmother spent hours making doll clothes for many of my friends. American Girl had just started, and several catalogs had… ~400 words
What I learned from kindergarten
May 31, 2014 It seems like yesterday that we were walking our daughter to her first day of school. She was just starting out as a kindergartener. Yet, when we walked her to school yesterday, it was her last day of kindergarten. Looking… ~500 words