How to Raise Happy Children
We live in a world that highlights performance with a constant demand for more. Stress overwhelms most adults in today’s societies. Science tells us that happier people out-perform unhappier people. They earn more prestigious jobs with higher salaries and have more success and satisfaction in their love life. When asked what they want for their child’s future, the majority of parents (myself included!) answer simply – For them to be...
The Benefits of Exercising Outside
As a parent, the weeks just seem to fly by being filled with homework, after school activities, laundry, dishes… and on the list continues. Exercising for us parents always seems to be the first thing we think ‘Oh, I can skip that today and just do extra tomorrow’, and then suddenly I have skipped the whole week! And then I feel crappy, irritated, and frustrated – ok, flabby too! Though I did write about Brilliant Wine being a workout...
How to Take Amazing Travel Photos
One of our favorite family activities is to have a look at all of the pictures from past adventures together. We have fun talking about the trip and remembering the details. So capturing the essence of each of our family trips has become a big part of every journey! The best photos I have ever taken, I have done so with my smartphone! It is true! I follow these simple tips and get perfect results every time! Here’s How to Take Amazing...
The Benefits of Zumba® for Kids
Exercise is a super important part of leading a healthy life. However, getting yourself (and your kids) to exercise daily can be quite a challenge so I am always on the lookout for something fun and unique that really gives a good workout to get involved in. When our Zumba® instructor announced she was starting a Zumba® for kids class I was unsure of what the outcome would be but my kids love loud music and dancing so I signed them...
What to do in Solvang, CA with Kids #FamilyTravel
A group of Danish-Americans left the Midwest in 1911 in search of a warmer location to settle in. They found the Santa Inés Valley and quickly decided to call this place just Northwest of Santa Barbara home. They gave it the name Solvang, Danish for “Sunny Fields”. 100 years later it has become a hub for Scandinavian culture out here on the west coast. With incredible architecture, numerous Danish bakeries and restaurants,...
Video Baby Books
It is a constant struggle for us parents to capture every important moment and milestone in our young ones’ lives. I never seem to have the right camera ready at the right moment. And pictures of ourselves with the kids? Forget about it!! Until I met Francine Michelle, creator of Video Baby Books. Video Baby Books are my new favorite shower gift for 2015, what an amazing find they are! Francine Michelle is an award-winning film maker....
How to Cope when Parenthood Overwhelms You
First came love, then came marriage, then came the baby in the baby carriage. Our baby came amidst stories of love and wonder at having a new life. I asked questions of everyone and was given answers of everything will be blissfully easy. Hmmm….. Well, after 2 step sons and a set of Irish Twins, I can tell you they all lied to me!! Yes, parenting is amazing and honestly, I would not change any of my experiences for anything in the...
This Sunday in Malibu
Sunday was a kite flying kind of a day here in Malibu! The weather forecast had us in the 80’s so all other plans were abandoned and we quickly packed up for the beach. Chairs, beach toys, towels, surf boards and food all got thrown into the love bus. There was a nice breeze out so hubby tossed the kites in too and off we went. It was a lovely day of my favorite kind in Malibu. There is something about being at the beach. Yes, I know...
Solstice Canyon in Malibu
Solstice Canyon State Park in Malibu, CA is a very pretty park rich with history dating back to the early 20th century. There are hiking trails available for all levels of hikers – beginner short, flat trails to the biggie trails at over 6 miles! This site is home to one of the only year-round waterfalls in the Santa Monica Mountains as well as the ruins of 2 homesteads. Historically, the Chumash originally used the land for food,...
How to Teach Kids to Ice Skate
With winter well underway, ice skating has been on my brain. Ice skating is one of my favorite things to do in the winter. Whether we can go outside on a frozen pond or to an indoor rink, ice skating is something I have looked forward to doing with my children for a long time. We recently went ice skating (a few times!) to an indoor rink on a trip back east. It was so much fun, I can’t wait to go again! Though we do not have any...
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