Action Camera Kit ‘s Accessories Bundle Kit Review

Posted on Jan 8, 2016

Having children totally brought the photographer out in me!! From the minute we came home from the hospital (and even on the way home!) I started taking pictures of my little doing everything and anything. At first it was just photos, but then I figured out how to turn my camera’s video recorder on… And I discovered just how fun it is to make videos of us all! Last summer we decided to purchase the GoPro Hero 4 and have been loving...

5 Tips For Planning a Family Ski Trip

Posted on Jan 5, 2016

Ski season is well under way, for most parts of the country, and there is no time like the present to book a family ski trip! Whether you are seasoned skiers or beginners, most mountains today have everything you need for that awesome family snow adventure, you just have to get there! Planning a family ski trip is a lot easier than you think. Here are 5 tips for planning a family ski trip 1. Pick a destination together. Use the...

2016 Wish List – Setting Intentions for the New Year

Posted on Jan 1, 2016

2016 is here and I am so excited to dive right in and get started! Many of us spend our first day of this new year setting intentions and making resolutions. Last year I decided to change the way I set intentions and resolutions. And guess what, 2015 rocked and I met every single resolution I set for myself! How I Set Intentions and Resolutions for the New Year *First, I make sure my head is in the right place! I like to focus on...

2015 Remembered

Posted on Dec 31, 2015

I’ve just finished making my tea this chilly, Malibu morning on the very last day of 2015. The wind is whipping yet it is nice and warm in my kitchen as I sit here reflecting on what an incredible year 2015 has been – both good and bad. So many things happened that I never thought would – bombs in Paris and California, so much continued fighting between humans in the name of religion, terrorists having the ability to well,...

How to Exercise at the Airport

Posted on Dec 30, 2015

For so long now, being stuck in an airport with a long layover has carried the stigma of a lengthy wait with nothing to do besides eat fast food and people watch. Finally the tides are changing and there is a huge group of us who have figured out how to fly fit and keep busy during that layover! Airports throughout the world are now partnering with gyms, health organizations and hotels to provide multiple fitness opportunities for...

How to Use the Internet to Plan Your Next Family Trip

Posted on Dec 29, 2015

The planning part of your next family trip can be the roadblock that holts you in your tracks. You come up with a great idea of a new place to visit, but then all of the details get too complicated so you quickly talk yourself out of taking that trip. If this sounds familiar, then I have some great news for you! Thanks to the internet, now planning for your family travel time is easier than ever! Here are my 5 Easy tips on How to Use...

Mama Loves Family Traditions

Posted on Dec 27, 2015

Family traditions are something special that you do together regularly at the same time in the same way to celebrate and appreciate life. They are something to look forward to, to get excited about and they add a certain magic to our lives. I love traditions and in our family, the holiday traditions are some of our favorites. Why do I love Family Traditions? Family traditions bond the family together through giving each member a sense...

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