Healthy Kiddos grow up to be healthy adults. One big mistake I made with my kiddos is that I didn’t start them on a healthy journey from day one. Since I can’t go back, I am now on a mission to give parents healthy but yummy ideas that kiddos can grow up to love. I …
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Palomar Mountain, CA
We just had an amazing vacation in Palomar Mountain, CA. We didn’t mean to end up there, in fact, we didn’t even know about this hidden gem. However, when we were planning a San Diego stay, nothing affordable was available and then this opportunity popped so we decided to try and we are so happy …
Bearizona
We had the best time at Bearizona last weekend. It is the perfect place to take kiddos of all ages. There is a drive through area and then they have a walking zoo as well. It’s so much fun to watch the animals in their almost natural habitat. You can find Bearizona just outside of …
Am I A Bad Mom?
Have you ever felt like a bad mom based on your child’s behavior? Every child has a different personalty and some are more difficult than others. I hope this video helps restore confidence in parenting to those who have lost it.
Father’s Day Fun 2021
We all know how important mom is to the family but what about dad? Dads don’t always get the same fanfare but here are some ideas on how to make dad feel important by creating a fun day for the whole family.
Our Fun Day At Butterfly Wonderland
If you find yourself in the area of Scottsdale, AZ, spending the day at Butterfly Wonderland is a must! My very talented 9 year-old niece took most of the photos in the video. She was very inspired and also spent time logging all the different butterflies. My 6 year-old niece was on a quest to …
Popcorn Book Club – We Have Gourmet Popcorn!
We have an exciting announcement, we are now selling gourmet popcorn. We have 21 flavors with a combination of sweet and savory goodness. Let me explain what I mean when I say flavor. The sweet popcorn has a thick, crunchy, candy coating bursting with caramel, fruit, or birthday cake, etc. The savory popcorn is coated …
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Self Compassion
When you think of compassion, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Here are some tips of things to do and things to stay away from. The best advice I received was to talk to yourself the way you would a close friend. If you think something is too mean or rude to say to …
Compassion Activities
These activities work for the holidays or anytime during the year. Happy Holidays!
Books I Love (for mom)
“Love Ever After” by Monica Exley If you are looking to leave the world behind, this book provides the rollercoaster, getaway you need. The story flows along like a river with a kooky main character and an unconventional love story. You will be swept up in the lighthearted fun and then all of a sudden …
Little Monster Adventures 