Our family visited Disneyland over the Fourth of July this year and were able to spend almost an entire day in California Adventure. Normally my daughter is more interested in riding the attractions than stopping to see a parade but when I promised seeing a few characters from the new Monsters University movie, she couldn’t … Read more
Several years ago I attended a funeral in my hometown. Watching one of my closest childhood friends grieve the loss of his seven year old son to cancer is not something I will ever forget. Dylan Earven, the sweet little boy that charmed his community, has a legacy that will forever live on in the … Read more
There is something amazing about bubbles to children. Add them to Disneyland, and you have a truly magical experience. During our recent visit to Disneyland over the Fourth of July we purchased my daughter her first handheld bubble blower in the park. One of the first things my daughter noticed from the tram in the … Read more
When I first visited Miss Nini’s Fine Desserts online, I knew I would have a challenging time picking just one cake for my first order. The small-town Iowa bakery delivers gourmet cakes to doorsteps nationwide with the promise of delicious hand crafted desserts from original, award winning recipes. Miss Nini’s Streusel Walnut Sour Cream Coffee Cake smelled amazing and … Read more
Our summer vacation in California included our first family visit to LEGOLAND®. My four year old daughter had an amazing time and I am already looking forward to planning our next visit. With more than 60 rides, shows and attractions, and interactive exhibits we knew our day would be full of fun. My husband was … Read more
Before having my daughter, my husband and I both enjoyed dining out. Having a child quickly changed our list of favorite restaurants. Over the past few years we have slowly added to our favorite places to eat with our daughter and other friends with children. As part of a Social Fabric Community blog hop, I’m … Read more