We are days away from the Fourth of July and whether you are headed to the parade or hosting friends for a backyard bbq, we share some ways to show your patriotic spirit. NEIGHBORHOOD PARADE & BEACH GAMES Parades are fun ways to get into the festive spirit and many areas and neighborhoods get all […]
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Destination Orange County! It’s more than amusement parks and the mouse… it’s top beaches, boats and a world famous art scene. We share a closer look into the Southern California hot spot. BOATS & BALBOA BAY RESORT From a duffy to a yacht, boats are synonymous with Newport Beach. So when it comes to vacationing in Orange […]
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School is almost out and summer is on our minds… with almost 10 weeks of break, we share activities and creative ways to keep our kids busy over the summer months. OCEAN EXPLORERS Summer months families spend a lot of time at the beach so let’s learn about our oceans while also having fun! Between Scripps […]
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Hawaii has always been a popular vacation spot for families. From watching the whales to learning the culture, stargazing or soaking in the sun poolside, we’re live from Ka’anapali Beach in Maui with fun ways to ensure a FIN-tastic trip. WHALE WATCHING SEASON 10,000 humpback whales migrate from Alaska and the North Pacific putting on […]
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Summer is here and whether you’re headed to out of town or hanging around the neighborhood we’ll share tips to make vacations safe, streamlined and fun for families at any comfort level. BEACH BOUND WITH BEACHMATE We love the beach! We love splashing the ocean, building sandcastles and searching for shells. What we don’t love […]
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Staying active while pregnant is easier said than done. With my first pregnancy I felt like I still had some control over my schedule and was able to carve out time for exercise, balance my workload better, and still have time for solid rest when needed. But this time around having an active toddler, working, […]
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As a parent we invest a lot in our families and especially our kids, but with May here, our focus shifts solely to Mom as Mother’s Day quickly approaches. There are so many great gift ideas from flowers to brunch, jewelry to chocolate but if you’re like me, experiences are your favorite. And, as a […]
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The holidays are right around the corner and we are sharing some GREAT options for all those people on your list. From grandma to the mom-to-be, we reviewed some unique items that everyone will love to open on Christmas day. Plus one lucky person will win ALL the items! Here’s how to enter: Head to […]
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Miles Teller turned thirty earlier this year and it’s got him reflecting a little more than before. The Whiplash, Divergent, War Dogs star can soon be seen onscreen in Only the Brave. It’s the true story of the Granite Mountain hotshots and the 2013 Yarnell Fire in Arizona. Teller plays the sole survivor from the […]
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