In these last few days before we welcome our second daughter, I wanted to write a letter to my firstborn; my oldest daughter. This time together has meant so much to me. I couldn’t be …
A Letter to My Firstborn Before She Becomes a Sister
Best Breakfast Place in Los Angeles
Today’s Favorite Things post is all about my favorite breakfast place in Los Angeles. There’s a lot of competition in this city as far as good restaurants go but let me share with you why …
Top 10 Favorite Dinner Recipes from Pinterest
Welcome to a collection of some of my favorite dinner recipes I’ve found on Pinterest! These are dinner recipes that our family loves and that I actually cook on a regular basis. I have to …
My Personal Story on Why I Left My Career to be a Stay-At-Home Mom
When I sat down to write this, I have to admit – I was scared. It’s hard to share such a personal story but I hope in sharing this, that it might help someone else …
Our Weekend in Phoenix
To say my mom and I are close would be an understatement. She is more than my mom, she is my best friend and someone I can count on for anything. We have always lived …
The Ultimate List of Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids
My husband and I have been going to Las Vegas together regularly for about the last five years. In fact, when we first started dating, we were at a coworker’s party when he spontaneously asked …
Easy Slow Cooker Italian Chicken
I’m obsessed with my slow cooker these days! I just love how you can throw your ingredients in and forget about it until dinner time. I also love how soft and tender chicken comes out …
How a Little Goes a Long Way (An Important Lesson I Learned from My Toddler)
I remember the days before my first daughter was born when I’d be out at a restaurant and see a family at a table with their kids glued to a phone or tablet and I …
LA Beaches – Alamitos Beach Review
Since moving to LA, I have been on the lookout for a nice beach that is family-friendly, clean and where you don’t have to spend an hour looking for parking. We’ve tried a couple but …
Our First Trip to the OC Fair
It’s around 2:00pm on a Sunday afternoon and I’m trying to think of something fun our family could do before the weekend ends. Our little monkey has taken a long nap so she is rested …