How To Stay Happy During The Holidays

Posted on Dec 25, 2015

The holidays can be bittersweet for even the happiest of people. Some are really looking forward to it. Some are dreading it. We all just want to get through it smoothly! No matter what corner you are sitting in, the holidays will bring some trying moments. So here are 5 easy ways to stay happy during the holidays. 5 Ways to Stay Happy During the Holidays Take a 10 minute walk outside each day. Combine the vitamin D from the sunshine,...

What is Kava from Fiji?

Posted on Dec 22, 2015

We recently went to Fiji on our second honeymoon. It was an amazing adventure filled with so many new and exotic flavors, smells and traditions. One of which was the Kava drink, have you heard about it? What is Kava? Kava is a narcotic sedative drink made from the crushed roots of the Piper Methysticum, a plant from the pepper family. The roots are pictured above. This plant can be found all over Polynesia, the name originated from...

What is Kava From Fiji?

Posted on Dec 20, 2015

5 Ways Your Family Can Show Gratitude This Holiday Season

Posted on Dec 13, 2015

Being grateful is a fantastic way to live a positive, happy life. I know because I live this way. But it is more than just being grateful for what we have that makes this a lifestyle. With the 2015 Holiday Season well under way, I’d like to share 5 ways our family is showing gratitude this year. 5 Ways Your Family Can Show Gratitude This Holiday Season #1 of 5 Ways Your Family Can Show Gratitude This Holiday Season Show gratitude by...

The Let It Snow Event at The Four Seasons Westlake

Posted on Dec 12, 2015

We attended opening night of The Let It Snow Event at The Four Seasons Westlake this year. It is the second year going for us and is one of our favorite new family holiday traditions. My children’s faces lit up when we were greeted by Minions who wanted to dance with them! Then it started snowing – YES snowing in Southern California – and Rudolf came to dance! We met with Santa and took lots of lovely photos! Then we rode...

5 Reasons to Visit Koro Sun Resort in Fiji

Posted on Dec 11, 2015

I have heard the exotic call of Fiji since I was a child. Recently, my dream became a reality! On our second honeymoon to Fiji, we stayed in a Floating Bure at Koro Sun Resort in Savusavu, Fiji. It was absolutely nothing like what I expected it to be, yet everything that I had hoped it would be. This is why. My 5 Reasons to Visit Koro Sun Resort in Fiji #1 Reason to Visit Koro Sun Resort in Fiji The People. The people of Fiji are...

AngelBaby Car Seat Travel Bag Review

Posted on Dec 10, 2015

This baby is going on my best travel accessory list of 2015!! I always forget to bring something to wrap the kids car seats in to the airport when traveling with them. Then the airline workers toss the car seats in a garbage bag and I start praying that our seats will make it. Because we can’t leave the other airport without them… Extra stress, just what we need on a travel day, right?! When AngelBaby contacted me to review...

20 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget

Posted on Dec 9, 2015

Tis the season to be jolly! I love this time of year, there is magic in the air, goodwill towards strangers and love all around. When I think back to my childhood holiday memories, the best memories are of our family holiday traditions. Sure, I remember the Christmas I got a specific gymnastics leotard I really wanted, or the time I got a clock radio that I had been wanting for 8 months but beyond that, I don’t really recall many of...

5 Things Happy Parents Do Regularly

Posted on Dec 6, 2015

Being the mom of Irish Twins, the last 8 years have really brought a lot of challenges my way. Not only with figuring out how to raise these two little people who are basically twins on slightly different schedules, but also in keeping my marriage fresh. Add in relocating across the country when they were toddlers, not knowing a single person where we were moving to and let’s just say it has not been easy! What has helped me with all...

Let It Snow at The Four Seasons Westlake Village, CA!

Posted on Dec 3, 2015

It’s that time of year again! There is wonder in the air and holiday cheer is everywhere. Especially at The Four Seasons Westlake Village! The Let It Snow Event is magical – check out a little video we made on last year’s opening night – I was so excited to read about some fantastic new additions this year, like their Winter Wonderland Package. With this weekend package deal, you get more than all of the amazing luxury amenities that...