• Preventing Family Weight Gain This Winter!

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    Ah winter. The fresh air, chilled, crisp wind, occasional snow. All you want to do is cuddle up with your family in front of the fireplace with a big blanket with bowls of buttered popcorn and a fun series flowing one after the other on Netflix. In this weather it is so easy to get caught up with eating and consuming tons of warm food and beverages – like hot chocolate! It’s so easy for the whole family to put on weight during the winter because, well, it’s not that great stepping out into the chilly weather. Big hearty stews, extra large pizzas, macaroni-and-cheese. That’s what winter is about right?…

  • My Sunday Update!

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    Sunday update: We are still in standby mode for the fires here in the San Diego County. Our fire is named the Lilac fire. My house is right on the Bobier line. SOoooooooo do we stay or do we go? Should I stay or should I go… oh great NOW that song is going through my head!! I was certain we were in the clear Saturday morning. Nothing but blue skies….. now? Back to smelling smoke and white skies everywhere. It’s still 90 degrees outside and REALLY dry. So the car is still packed and we are glued to the tv. Mostly I want a nap. I hope you are…

  • Build-A-Bot Bunny Is HERE!

    I absolutely love toys that encourage creativity and mix in learning as well as direction following. Build-A-Bot does just that. Like most parents and grandparents our favorite toys to buy are the challenging ones. Something super easy and most kids, including Alice lose interest. Build-a-Bot buddies are so cute! Not only cute, but your kids build it!! Build it and watch it come to life! From Bee Bots to Bunny Bots. It’s a home run! The Build-a-Bot box has a note on the bottom that says: 5 to 7 may need help. 8 to 10 can assemble the robot on their own. We found that to be very true. 6-year-old…

  • Nordstrom Instagram $150 Gift Card Giveaway

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    GIVEAWAY DETAILS Prize: $150 Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway organized by: Oh My Gosh Beck! This one will end in time for the after Christmas Sales!! WOOT WOOT!!! Good luck!! Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Giveaway ends 12/29 and is open worldwide. Winner will be notified via email. Are you a blogger who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your blog? Click here to find out how you can join a totally awesome group of bloggers!

  • I’m Sorry I Just Can’t Today

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    I’m sorry. Nope. Cold. Yes. Cough. Yes. Achy. Yes. Absolutely MISERABLE!! Add Fires?? NO!! I am sorry. I just can’t. I thought I would shoot a quick post out. The fires are ridiculously close to the house. So, I am packing up precious mementos and clean underwear. This is a shot from my front porch a few minutes ago. I have to admit that I am just a tad (A LOT) freaked out right now!! Now, for those with the same twisted sense of humor that I have……. moving to Idaho may have just gotten a whole lot lighter!! Talk about not having to sort!