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March 20, 2023

This past weekend, we were lucky enough to attend the re-opening ceremony of Disneyland’s Toontown. We got to visit the day before it was open to park guests for a special media tour of the new attractions and rides. Toontown has been closed since March 14, 2020. Initially, the entire Disneyland park was closed due to COVID. However, even after the park reopened, Toontown remained closed for renovations.

California
Disney
Disneyland
Mickey
Minnie
Travel
March 10, 2023

Spring is right around the corner, and we finally got a few warm days in LA. One of the hottest denim trends for spring is cargo pants. If you’re a woman who loves to wear jeans, you’re probably always on the lookout for new styles and designs.

Cargo Denim
Cargo Jeans
Denim
Fashion
Jeans
Spring Fashion
Fashion
March 3, 2023

Have you heard of a green tea shot? I hadn’t until very recently. Initially, I actually thought it was a healthy shot, like an infusion of green tea and other things you would drink for your health. Well, I was wrong. Sure, healthy green tea shots do exist, but these ones are liquor. Green tea cocktails are sometimes called the Jameson green tea shot. They are super easy to make and a really interesting mix of sweet and sour. They are also a pretty popular cocktail shot and perfect for St. Patrick’s day.

Cocktails
Drink
St Patricks Day
Whiskey
Food
February 27, 2023

I recently got this chic double breasted dress. I actually bought it to wear at NYFW, but ended up canceling the trip. last minute. Although I love that this dress can be worn as a dress, I actually chose to wear it as a long blazer.

Blazer
Business Casual
Fall Fashion
Spring Fashion
Work Look
Fashion
February 25, 2023

If you follow my page, you know that I love making easy recipes with puff pastry. Puff pastry is such a game-changer for baking and cooking because it saves so much time and also tastes so good. My newest recipe is these apple roses with puff pastry. They are such a pretty recipe, such a great breakfast pastry or dessert option.

Apple Roses
Apples
Baking
Puff Pastry
Recipes
Food
February 24, 2023

One of my favorite weekend trips from Los Angeles is to visit Palm Springs. It is only about a two-hour drive. When you get to the desert, it really does feel like you’re in a completely new place. It’s been a pretty chilly winter here in LA, so I wanted to escape the cool weather for some warmth and sunshine.

California
Family Travel
Hyatt
Omni
Palm Springs
Ritz Carlton
Westin
Travel
February 16, 2023

I bought this neon floral bubble coat to bring with me to NYFW, but then I decided not to attend this year. Believe it or not, mornings and evenings in LA can get cold enough when you need a warm bubble jacket like this. I absolutely love this jacket for several reasons, the print being the number one reason. I think the floral pattern is so fun. It gives a nod to spring while still being the perfect winter jacket.

Bubble Coat
Bubble Jacket
Floral Coat
Floral Jacket
Puffer Coat
Puffer Jacket
Winter Coat
Winter Fashion
Winter Jacket
Fashion
February 16, 2023

Chocolate covered pretzels, especially chocolate covered pretzel rods are one of my favorite treats. The sweet and salty combo is always a winner and there is something so appealing about the crunch of chocolate dipped pretzel rods. I like them dipped in milk or dark chocolate and I like white chocolate covered pretzels even more.

How To
Recipe
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Easy Meals
Food
February 10, 2023

Happy 100th day of school! My kids celebrated the 100 days of school this week so it got me thinking that other moms, parents, and teachers might want ideas for how to celebrate the 100th day of school

100 Days Of School
Costume
Education
Grandma Costume
Parenting
School
Family
February 9, 2023

For Gigi’s birthday this year, she requested a soccer birthday party. My kids have played soccer for a few years, but they really got into it this past fall. It is so fun watching them bloom into little athletes and I was excited she picked a sports theme this year. In the past, she’s gone for much girlier themes. We did ballet one year, and unicorns another year, so this was a fun change.

Birthday
Birthdays
Soccer Birthday
Family
February 7, 2023

I recently got this cute cut out sweater and I think it’s such a fun change of pace for winter fashion. I generally avoid bulky sweaters in the winter and I love that this one is streamlined and unique. It also has a cute feminine touch with the little pearl button detail.

Cargo Pants
Cut Out Dress
Fall Fashion
Winter Fashion
Fashion
January 27, 2023

During the holidays, I made one of my favorite quick appetizers – puff pastry-wrapped brie. It is such an easy, yet appears elevated, appetizer. However, I had an extra sheet of puff pastry and I wasn’t sure what to do with it. I usually used puff pastry to make. well, pastries. But I figured there must be another way to use the puff pastry. Enter puff pastry pizza. This might be my new favorite and the easiest way to make pizza at home.

Dinner Recipes
Easy Meals
Pizza
Puff Pastry
Puff Pastry Pizza
Puff Pastry Recipes
Food
January 21, 2023

Have you heard of Atlantis Bahamas? I can’t remember the first time I heard about Atlantis, but I do remember how much it stood out as an iconic location the times I’ve been to Nassau. This is my third time in Nassau, although I actually forgot I had visited in 2013. My memory was jogged as we drove from the airport through the downtown area. I remembered the trip and our Vespa ride around the island as we drove past the distinctive downtown area and the fish market.

Atlantis
Bahamas
Family Travel
Travel
Travel
January 11, 2023

I’ve become an accidental collector of Mickey and Minnie ears. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2018, we’ve had many more opportunities to visit Disneyland (and Disney World in 2022!).

Disney World
Disneyland
Mickey Ears
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse Ears
Minney Mouse
Minnie Ears
Home Decor
Family
Travel
January 9, 2023

Valentine’s day is only a month away so I’m starting to think of little ways to add touches of love throughout this month. These pretzel Valentine hearts are so cute and really easy to make. But before we get into the instructions on how to make these cute pretzel Valentine treats, let’s talk a bit about pretzels and Valentine’s day.

Pretzel Candy
Pretzel Valentine
Pretzels
Valentine Pretzel
Valentine Treats
Valentine's Day
Family
Food
January 2, 2023

If you’re a fan of Starbucks, you’ve probably tried their delicious Cranberry Bliss Bars. These sweet and festive treats are the perfect addition to your holiday menu. But with this copycat cranberry bliss bar recipe, you can enjoy them year-round.

Bars
Christmas
Christmas Desserts
Cranberries
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Desserts
Holiday Desserts
Holidays
Starbucks
Family
Food
December 31, 2022

During winter break, I was trying to think of unique things to do with my kids. I feel very blessed Los Angeles has so many fun things to do. During the break, we went to Dodger Stadium to visit Santa, went sledding on the sand in Hermosa Beach, and checked out some of the fabulous Christmas lights around the city.

Big Bear
California
Lake Arrowhead
Los Angeles
Mt Baldy
Snow Play
Travel
Winter
Family
Travel
December 29, 2022

One of the perks of my job is receiving countless PR packages every week. Although I absolutely love to try out new products, it is not possible for me to use everything I receive. That’s why I’m so excited to share some of my favorite beauty and skincare brands with you! Three lucky winners will receive $500+ worth of skincare and beauty products each!

Giveaway
Uncategorized
December 27, 2022

Searching for options for Ice Skating Los Angeles? I’ve got you covered. If you live in LA or Orange County areas, here are 9 places to go skating this holiday season. By the way, if you’re looking for snow near LA, click here.

California
Ice Skating
Los Angeles
Orange County
Southern California
Family Travel
Travel
Family
Travel
December 21, 2022

Are you a sweater person? Would you ever rock a half zip sweater? I tend to prefer sweatshirts over sweaters for a lot of reasons. Mostly, I got stuck on wearing cropped sweatshirts a couple of years ago, and it’s still my go-to look most days. There are so many cute cropped sweatshirts, but rarely do I find sweaters I like. Sweaters often feel really bulky and less cozy to me.

Half Zip Sweater
Sweaters
Winter Fashion
Fashion
December 13, 2022

Last week, I did a holiday entertaining segment on KTLA and I shared this Christmas tree cupcake topper tutorial. This is a perfect holiday recipe because it is so easy to make at home and you don’t need to be an expert at making candy or baking to create these adorable candy Christmas trees.

Christmas
Christmas Candy
Christmas Cookies
Christmas Desserts
Christmas Recipes
Christmas Tree
Holiday Recipes
Food
December 12, 2022

I’ve been on the hunt for new jeans this fall. I own several pairs of cropped ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ jeans. I tried out the wide-leg style earlier this fall, but I still don’t feel like I have a well-rounded jeans wardrobe. Enter these front slit jeans.

Cardigan
Denim
Express
Fall Fashion
Front Slit Jeans
Jeans
Winter Fashion
Fashion
December 6, 2022

Are you looking for a really simple holiday dessert that’s as cute as it is tasty? Then you need to make these Santa hat brownies. Seriously, it doesn’t get easier than this. I am always a proponent of sharing semi-homemade recipes, especially during the holidays when people are very short on time. I actually shared this recipe on KTLA the other day, and everyone, including the hosts and crew, loved these brownie Santa hats.

Brownies
Christmas
Christmas Desserts
Desserts
Santa Hat Brownies
Family
Food
December 2, 2022

It’s holiday entertaining time, so I wanted to try some new cocktail recipes. Next Monday, I will be on KTLA sharing some of my favorite holiday drinks, appetizers, and dessert recipes. (In case you missed my other KTLA appearances 1; 2). One of the recipes I’m going to share is this cranberry and pomegranate margarita.

Christmas
Cocktail Recipes
Cocktails
Drink Recipe
Drinks
Entertaining
Holidays
Family
Food
November 28, 2022

How cute are these pretzel Rolo reindeer? They are super simple to make and only take four ingredients. You’ll need red M&M’s, candy eyes, mini pretzels, and Rolos. If you can’t find the red and green M&Ms you could use a regular bag of M&Ms and use the red and brown M&Ms so only some of the Rolo pretzel reindeer look like Rudolph.

Candy
Christmas
Christmas Candy
Christmas Cookies
Pretzal Rolo Reindeer
Family
Food
November 21, 2022

Earlier this month, I finally had the chance to take my kids to New York City. I honestly thought they would love it. Thankfully, I had already planned some things to do in NYC with kids prior to our arrival. But what surprised me the most was the things they love about NYC that I never expected.

Family Travel
New York
New York City
NYC
Travel
Travel
November 15, 2022

What are your biggest shopping struggles? Do you hate trying on clothes at the store? Do you have trouble finding styles that suit you? Are you stuck in a style rut, always wearing the same pieces? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to try my new clothing rental service, StyleBox by Posh in Progress. It’s a women’s clothing subscription box that makes your life so much easier.

Choes Subscription
Clothing Subscription
Fashion
Style Box
Sustainability
Sustainable
Fashion
November 12, 2022

My trip to Panama was nothing short of spectacular. Visiting the city, itself, was amazing, but our excursions were definitely my favorite part of the trip. One of our excursions was to the San Blas Islands of Panama and our other excursion was a Panama Canal Tour, which was also the Monkey Island Panama tour.

Fort San Lorenzo
Monkey Island Panama
Panama
Panama Canal
Panama City
Travel
Travel
November 3, 2022

On my recent trip to Panama City, Panama, we spent a lot of our time exploring the city. But, we made it a point to see some of the other unique parts of Panama. Visiting the San Blas Islands in Panama was one of those unique excursions. If you get the chance to visit San Blas Panamá, you won’t be disappointed. All photos in this post were shot by Daniel Benjamin Photo.

Caribbean
Central America
Panama
Panama City
San Blas
Travel
Vacation
Travel
November 1, 2022

My dear friend Michelle has extensive family in Panama and is of Panamanian heritage. She often travels to Panama. When I met her, just over a year ago, I told her I would love to go to Panama with her someday. Then, a few months ago, she mentioned she was thinking about going back again in October because her mom would be in town, so I jumped at the chance to join her.

Central America
Panama
Panama City
Travel
Travel
October 28, 2022

I love pumpkin spice recipes. I’ve made a lot of pumpkin recipes over the years, but I’ve never made baked pumpkin spice donuts before. There are other baked donut recipes I’ve made (like these baked lemon donuts) but never baked pumpkin donuts. Ironically, one of my most viral pins has always been this 12 baked donuts recipe pin. However, I’ve rarely made baked donuts.

Baked Donuts
Baking
Donuts
Fall Recipes
Pumpkin
Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Food
October 17, 2022

October is Pet Wellness Month! For all the pet parents out there, I am doing a segment on KTLA to share some of the brand-new essentials from the Amazon-exclusive pet brand, Lesure. All of these products are intended to help pet parents create a safe and cozy space for their fur baby to rest, as an essential anti-anxiety step, including a popular calming dog bed and cat products too.

Cats
Dog
Dogs
Ktla
Pet Anxiety
Pets
Family
October 14, 2022

There are certain trends from the 80s and 90s that I dreaded coming back into fashion. One of those was bodysuits. Honestly, I’ve always struggled with bodysuits because I have a long torso. I always found them to be very uncomfortable because they would ride up so much. What I’ve found is that I actually don’t mind bodysuits if they have a flowy top or super stretchy material to accommodate my long torso. I recently found this black and white striped bodysuit and it’s perfect for this early fall weather in LA.

Black And White Bodysuit
Bodysuit
Fall Fashion
Fashion
October 13, 2022

It’s spooky season and we’re gearing up for one of my favorite holidays. I absolutely love Halloween and all of the festive treats that go along with it. I’m so excited to show you how to create these adorable and yummy spooky Halloween brownies in less than an hour (including baking time!).

Betty Crocker
Brownie
Halloween
Family
October 5, 2022

I recently got this bright blue pleated dress for an upcoming trip. I thought it would be so photogenic against the old city. But I also realized this is the perfect addition to my wardrobe because this dress is quite versatile. This dress will look great styled in at least a few ways. If you’ve thought about looking for pleated dresses for women, read on to see why I chose this one and how I would style it in three ways.

Cocktail Dress
Fall Fashion
Pleated Dress
Pleated Dresses For Women
Spring Fashion
Wedding Look
Fashion
October 3, 2022

When was the last time you did something nice for someone? Do you remember that warm and fuzzy feeling it gave you? Acts of service and being kind to others actually does just as much good for the doer as for the recipient. That’s because kindness is contagious.

Kids
Parenting
Ucla
Youtube Kids
Family
September 30, 2022

The other day, I was looking back at photos from high school (for this TikTok video), and I sat there for a second. I couldn’t believe how much I actually loved my hair. Ok, not the styles, but the quality, the texture, and the shine! It looked so full and healthy. I didn’t realize just how much I missed that hair until I dealt with a lot of hair loss after having my kids. But I think I’ve finally found the secret to hair regrowth for women. Read on to see what I’ve learned.

Beauty
Hair
Hair Growth
Hair Growth Supplements
Supplements
Fashion
September 26, 2022

Athleisure is here to stay. I remember talking to a friend recently about how casual Americans dress compared to other parts of the world. (We are headed to South America soon, and the vibe is much dressier down there). But even if other places require a lot more dressed-up looks, here in the U.S., people love their denim and, even more casual, the standard black leggings or sweats. Lately, I’ve seen more and more women choosing to wear a matching activewear set, so I thought it was time I try one for myself.

Activewear
Activewear Set
Casual
Fashion
Fitness
Workout Clothes
Fashion
September 23, 2022

Blackberries are one of my favorite fruits. Honestly, I’m not a huge fruit person, I prefer veggies (is that weird?), but blackberries are definitely one I enjoy. I love the tartness and the firm texture. Although I always eat them raw, I realized I’ve never actually baked with them. I decided it was worth trying to bake with them since I do love baking with fruit. I’ve made a few fruit-based pies before, but never mini tartlets. That’s why I decided to try making a blackberry tart. Instead of making one full-size blackberry tart, I decided to try this blackberry tartlet recipe.

Blackberries
Blackberry Tartlet
Pie
Pie Crust
Tart
Tartlet Pastry
Food
September 21, 2022

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with animal print. Honestly, it always makes me think of the older ladies on the Sopranos. It generally gives me – trying to be chic, but actually pretty trashy vibes. But every now and then I love to throw a new animal print piece into my wardrobe.

Animal Print
Animal Print Top
Fall Fashion
Fashion
September 20, 2022

We’ve been having so much fun designing new Halloween gear using our new Cricut machine. Just last week, I posted about these cute skeleton shoes. I also shared this cute Vampire t-shirt too. We are heading back to Disneyland this weekend, so I thought it would be fun to try making a DIY Halloween t-shirt too.

Cricut
Disney
Disneyland
Halloween
Halloween Diy
Mickey
Family
September 16, 2022

If you’ve followed my blog for any period of time, you know I love dresses, especially sweater dresses. They are one of my wardrobe favorites for fall and winter. I recently got this bodycon midi sweater dress that I think is the absolute perfect addition to my fall wardrobe because it works so well for work and also for a night out.

Black Dress
Black Sweater Dress
Fall Fashion
Sweater Dress
Fashion
September 14, 2022

Are you looking for a fun and easy Halloween project? Your kids (and family) will love these adorable skeleton shoes. Using my Cricut Maker 3 (gifted from my friends at Cricut), I created these cute shoes for both of my kids in less than an hour. I never thought to create Cricut shoes, but it was so much easier than you might imagine. Read on to see how I made these perfect-for-Halloween black skeleton shoes.

Cricut
DIY
Halloween
Holidays
Skeleton Shoes
Family
September 12, 2022

It is officially Disneyland Halloween time! It is my favorite time of year at Disneyland. I do love Christmas time at Disneyland too, but there is something that feels extra special at Halloween. We were lucky enough to get to attend the opening night of Oogie Boogie Bash and be some of first people to experience Halloween at Disneyland. Read on to find everything you need to know about Halloween Time at Disneyland.

California
Disney
Disney Parks
Disneyland
Family Travel
Halloween
Travel
Family
Travel
September 9, 2022

I have to admit, I’m usually a little slow to picking up the latest denim trends. Generally, I tend to sit back a while and see what’s going to stick before jumping into a new jean fit. I can distinctly remember when skinny jeans first became popular. For the longest time, I did not want to give up my bootcut jeans for skinny jeans.

Denim
Fall Fashion
Jeans
Wide Leg Jeans
Fashion
September 8, 2022

You found out your student is in a split grade class or a combination classroom. This might be surprising, exciting or confusing for you as a parent. Your student also might be worried, excited, nervous, or upset. As an educator and a parent of a kid who just entered a split 4th/5th class, and also as the daughter of a parent who used to teach split-grade classes, I have thoughts of you to hopefully ease your mind and get you set up for a successful school year.

Education
Parenting
School
Split Classroom
Family
September 1, 2022

If there’s one color I keep seeing for fall, it’s this rust orange color. It seems to be everywhere. I recently got this cute rusty orange dress, and I actually ordered another rust orange dress that’s coming any day now. If you want to jump on the rusty orange color trend, I’m sharing some of my favorite pieces for fall.

Fall Fashion
Fashion
Orange Dress
Rusty Orange
Rusty Orange Dress
Fashion
August 30, 2022

Are you looking for a quick and easy guacamole recipe? Then you need to try this 4-ingredient guacamole recipe. The great thing about this easy guacamole recipe is that it’s so simple to make and you can customize it to your favorite flavor preferences.

Appetizer
Appetizers
Avocados
Cinco De Mayo
Guacamole
Mexican
Food
August 29, 2022

Banfield on NewsNation recently asked me to join in a conversation with Bianca Jade about social media safety. I’ve spent the last 9 years curating a following online and sharing tips and experiences on my blog. After so many years, I’ve learned some major mistakes I’ve made and also ways to keep my family and myself safe.

Banfield
Kim Kardashian
Newsnation
Online Safety
Social Media
Tv
Youtube
News
Video
August 17, 2022

What is your anti-aging skin care routine? As we age, our skin changes. I don’t know about you, but I want it to stay as youthful for as long as possible. If you’re curious how I take care of my skin and constantly surprise people when I tell them my age, read on to learn about my anti-aging skin care routine.

Aging
Beauty
Skin
Skincare
Fashion
August 15, 2022

We’re nearing the end of summer but it’s actually been the warmest it’s been all year in LA lately. I recently got this lavender mini dress from Fashion Nova. I had never shopped there before but one of my friends suggested it for jeans. Unfortunately, I didn’t love the jeans, but I did find this cute lavender dress and I’m loving it for these warmer summer days.

Lavender Dress
Lavender Mini Dress
Summer Dress
Summer Fashion
Fashion
August 11, 2022

If you’re like me, you may find it daunting to think about how to talk to kids about sex. It’s a topic we’ve pretty much avoided until I realized that it was time to start the conversations. Although I thought I hadn’t started to talk to my kids about sex, I realized I actually had talked with them about some of the basics they need to understand the broader topics related to sex and sexuality. So if you’re wondering when to talk to kids about sex, you’ve probably already started. It’s never too early or too late to start.

Education
Parenting
Sex
Family
August 9, 2022

I love wearing white dresses in the summer. Every year, I add at least one or two new ones (this one has florals too). I recently found this white lace dress on sale, and I knew I had to have it. It’s a coverup and a mini dress in one. I’ve talked about wearing cover-ups as dresses earlier this summer. This is another example of a perfect beach cover-up that also works as a summer dress.

Anthrologie
Lace Dress
Summer Dress
Summer Fashion
White Dress
White Lace Dress
Fashion
August 1, 2022

One of our favorite (and popular) summer recipes is Mexican Street Corn. We love grilling corn in the summer because the kids love it and it just feels like summer. The great thing about this elote in a cup recipe is that it takes traditional street corn and makes it much more portable and perfect to take to bbqs or other summer parties by making Mexican street corn in a cup.

Corn
Elote In A Cup
Elotes
Grill
Grilled
Grilling
Mexican Street Corn
Roasting
Summer
Summer Recipes
Vegetable
Food
July 25, 2022

Just in time for the hottest month, this corset mini dress is my new favorite summer dress. I absolutely adore the fun floral watercolor print. I also love the v-neck and the corsetted bust and drop waist.

Anthropologie
Corset Dress
Corset Mini Dress
Dresses
Summer Dress
Summer Fashion
Fashion
July 22, 2022

My family loves peaches. Honestly, I’m not really a big fan. But because they love them, I try to come up with new and interesting ways to bake with them. Often, I make completely scratch recipes. Sometimes, I prefer to do semi-homemade recipes like this cinnamon roll peach cobbler.

Baking
Cinnamon
Cinnamon Rolls
Peach
Peach Cobbler
Peaches
Food
July 18, 2022

This geo print dress I ordered last month. I planned to take it with me on a trip to Cancun that I had to cancel. Although I think this dress is absolutely perfect for a tropical vacation, it’s also a great dress for summer no matter where you live. I wore it on a Saturday morning to brunch, and it felt like a great brunch option.

Dresses
Geo Print Dress
Summer Dress
Summer Fashion
Fashion
July 15, 2022

Its watermelon season. We love watermelon in our family. We generally just eat it in chunks, but every now and then, I look for a new way to use it. Recently, I’ve seen a lot of watermelon-infused water recipes and other fruit-infused waters. Although I’ve seen it done several different ways, I never saw a recipe that really excited me. I searched high and low and finally combined a couple of recipes to make, what I consider, the perfect watermelon water or watermelon agua fresca recipe.

Agua Fresca
Drinks
Summer Recipes
Watermelon
Watermelon Water
Food
July 13, 2022

“I want to be an NBA player when I grow up.” My son has been saying this statement for a couple of years now. Basketball is his first love. Like many young boys, he dreams of being a professional athlete. However, the chances he will go pro are not in his favor, only 0.02% of boys will make it to the NBA.

Basketball
Family
Parenting
Rocco
Family
July 11, 2022

I recently got this white embroidered dress for a trip to Mexico. Unfortunately, the trip got postponed, but this dress is still perfect for summer. I chose it because I thought the embroidered flowers felt very appropriate for Mexico, but I think an embroidered floral dress can be great for any summer day or summer vacation.

Embroidered Floral Dress
Summer Fashion
White Dress
Wrap Dress
Fashion
July 7, 2022

I love strawberry season. Well, I love berry season in general. When they are the height of freshness, their flavor is just so amazing. I’ve made lots of different types of strawberry cakes and desserts over the years, but never a strawberry angel food cake. I decided it was time to give it a try.

Cake
Cake
Dessert
Strawberries
Strawberry
Strawberry Cake
Summer Recipes
Food
June 27, 2022

Please don’t touch my kids’ hair. Please tell your children that touching Black people’s hair is not ok. So, you are probably wondering why I’m writing about this, and why this is an issue. I’m sure the average white person has never thought about it, never considered it, because it doesn’t affect them. But it’s never OK to touch a Black person’s hair, and even if you ask, it’s still not ok (although at least a bit more polite). So here’s the story.

Parenting
Race
Racism
Family
June 22, 2022

Do you have a favorite accessory? For me, it’s by far, sunglasses. I own probably 30 pairs of sunglasses, but I’m always on the hunt for a new pair. I own a lot of classic pairs but not many ultra-modern ones. When I saw these Louis Vuitton cat-eye sunglasses on their site, I knew I wanted to try them.

Cat Eye Sunglasses
Summer Fashion
Sunglasses
Fashion
June 20, 2022

Have you ever wanted to make chocolate chip cookies but you don’t want a bunch of them? Then this small batch chocolate chip cookies recipe is the one for you. These are some of the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever had. I honestly didn’t think anything could beat this chocolate chip cookie recipe (which is still one of my favs), but I think I like this one even more. Why do I think this is the best recipe? Well, I prefer it because you don’t have to refrigerate the dough. Whereas, my other favorite recipe is best if you refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

Baking
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookies
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Food
June 16, 2022

Earlier this month, I shared my family’s recent experience at Knott’s Berry Farm. I also talked about why I decided to get an annual pass for my kids and me this year. One of the major perks of the gold and platinum passes is having unlimited access to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City.

Amusement Park
Family Travel
Knotts Berry Farm
Soak City
Theme Park
Travel
June 14, 2022

What’s your go-to work style in the summer? Lately, I’ve been into lightweight slacks with cute jackets. I recently got this lace jacket, and I definitely think it’s going to get a lot of wear this summer.

Lace Jacket
Summer Fashion
White Jacket
White Lace Jacket
Work Fashion
Work Look
Work Outfit
Fashion
June 10, 2022

Are you a zucchini fan? Have you ever had it in a salad? I think most people are used to eating it sauteed, in bread or muffin, or maybe deep-fried, but its really yummy in many different ways. One of my favorite ways to use zucchini is to make zucchini pizza crust. I also love these zucchini parmesan crisps and these zucchini chaffles.

Healthy Recipes
Raw Zucchini
Salad
Summer Recipe
Zucchini
Zucchini Salad
Food
June 1, 2022

I was trying to think of something fun to do with the kids over Memorial Day since we decided to stay in town. We haven’t been to Knott’s Berry Farm in over two years, so it seemed like the perfect time. Even with traffic, we live less than an hour from Knott’s, so it makes for a great day trip for our family. Although we definitely had a great time, there are some things I’ve learned about visiting and the benefits of the Knott’s Berry Farm Season Pass.

Amusement Park
California
Family Travel
Knotts Berry Farm
Los Angeles
Orange County
Theme Park
Travel
Family
Travel
May 23, 2022

Memorial Day fashion, but make it chic. I’m definitely a fan of wearing dresses that are special holiday-appropriate, without wearing something that screams the American flag. This striped cold shoulder dress is the perfect way to nod to the holiday without screaming ‘Merica. There are lots of reasons I love a cold shoulder dress for spring and summer, but here are 3 reasons.

Cold Shoulder Dress
Fashion
Spring Dress
Spring Fashion
Striped Dress
Summer Dress
Summer Fashion
Fashion
May 20, 2022

If you’re looking for Memorial Day desserts, this red white and blue trifle recipe is a great place to start. The thing I love about this recipe is the fact that it uses fresh fruit, is so easy to make, and looks so cute and festive for the American summer holidays. Even if you’re not looking for a festive spin on a berry trifle, this recipe is still great for summer.

Berry Trifle
Blackberries
Memorial Day
Raspberries
Red White And Blue
Trifle Recipe
Food
May 18, 2022

Last Friday, I was feeling antsy. It has been a while since I traveled anywhere, so on a whim, I decided to head to Palm Springs for the weekend. Given the extremely short notice and the fact that I needed to bring my dog, I did a search on the Marriott site for pet-friendly hotels.

Bonvoy
Marriott
Marriott Bonvoy
Palm Springs
Ritz Carlton
Travel
Travel
May 16, 2022

Judith March gifted me this lovely lavender baby doll dress. When I first saw it on their website, I knew I wanted to add it to my spring dress wardrobe. I absolutely love lavender and it’s such a perfect spring dress.

Baby Doll Dress
Babydoll Dress
Babydoll Dresses
Lavender
Spring Dress
Spring Dresses
Spring Fashion
Uncategorized
May 15, 2022

Are you a scone person? I generally find people either love them or really don’t like them. I personally love all types of scones. Even if they are dry or moist, round or triangle-shaped, I like them all. I first fell in love with scones when I went to London. I will never forget the time I went to the Natural History Museum and had their scone with clotted cream. That’s when I first fell in love with scones. Since then, I’ve tried a lot of scone recipes but never a copycat Starbucks blueberry scone recipe, so I thought it was time to try it.

Blueberries
Blueberry
Copycat Starbucks
Scone
Scones
Starbucks
Starbucks Copycat
Food
May 10, 2022

I’m so excited to finally get to announce that I wrote a children’s book! It’s available for pre-order now on Amazon, Target, Barnes and Noble, and more. The book is called A Thankful Book for Kids: Giving Thanks, Helping Others, and Feeling Grateful. I’m so excited to get to announce this book and share more details on how this came to be.

Author
Childrens Book
Parenting
Thankful
Family
May 9, 2022

Do you ever find a piece of clothing and then realize it’s clearly a trend? I didn’t realize how popular a yellow midi dress was for spring until I started looking. It seems now that every way I turn I see another store selling a yellow dress. I recently got this marigold yellow silk dress and instantly fell in love. If you’re looking for a bold statement to add to your spring wardrobe a marigold dress might be the way to go.

Dress
Dresses
Midi Dress
Spring Fashion
Summer Fashion
Yellow Dress
Fashion
May 5, 2022

It’s Cinco de Mayo, so I thought I should try a new margarita recipe. This mango margarita recipe is so delicious and so easy to make. The great thing about this recipe is that you can use fresh or frozen mangos. I actually used one bag of frozen mangos because I wanted them to have a slushy consistency. If you want them to be less slushy, you can remove some (or all) of the ice, and also use fresh mango.

Alcohol
Cinco De Mayo
Drink Recipe
Drink Recipes
Drinks
Margarita
Tequila
Food
May 2, 2022

It’s that spring cleaning time of year. Earlier this spring, I did a segment on KTLA where I talked about some of the products of the year for 2022.

Decor
Eco Friendly
Enviornmental
Enviornmentalism
Home
Sustainability
Sustainable
Home Decor
April 29, 2022

I recently got this amazing new pan from my friends at Ninja, so I wanted to try out a one-pot meal to see how it works. I chose this puff pastry chicken pot pie meal because it was something I could accomplish in one pan and it looked delicious. This is such an easy chicken pot pie recipe, you definitely need to give it a try.

Chicken
Chicken Pot Pie
Dinner
Entree
Puff Pastry
Food
April 25, 2022

Today is National Zucchini Bread day! I’ve always loved veggie bread. Pumpkin bread (check out my pumpkin recipes) and zucchini bread are two of my favorite things to bake and enjoy because they are so simple to make and always taste delicious. My mom didn’t bake a ton when I was a kid, but she did always make the most delicious pumpkin and zucchini bread, so I suppose it has some nostalgic feelings for me. This is my first time trying a vegan zucchini bread recipe and I love how it turned out. Read on to see how I changed up this recipe.

Baking
Chocolate Chips
Dessert
Zucchini
Zucchini Bread
Food
April 22, 2022

Last summer, my kids attended Camp Galileo, a leader in innovative summer camps.This year, Galileo Learning reached out to us and offered us a free week of camp and I can honestly say that it was my kids’ favorite week of the entire summer. That’s a big statement, given that we also went to Sitka Alaska, and back to my hometown of Green Bay. Those summer trips are usually their highlight, but their week of camp was actually the biggest highlight of them all.

Camp Galileo
Summer
Summer Camp
Family
April 22, 2022

I bet your kids are talking about recycling in school today. I bet they made some earth-shaped crafts, or something similar. I’m sure their teachers talked to them about the importance of caring for our planet. All of that is great, and a worthy thing to teach kids. But have you ever thought about sustainability in your daily life or how to teach kids about sustainability? This article is meant as a way for you to introduce you to sustainability for kids.

Enviornmentalism
Nature
Parenting
Sustainability
Teaching Kids
Family
April 20, 2022

Do you have a go-to cornbread recipe? I love this honey sage cornbread that I usually make during the holidays. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and savory. But then I recently saw this blueberry cornbread recipe and knew I had to give it a try.

Blueberries
Blueberry Cornbread
Cornbread
Food
April 18, 2022

I finally jumped on the wide brim hats bandwagon and I’m not looking back. Judith March recently gifted this gorgeous white wide brim fedora and I absolutely fell in love with it. It is quite outside of my normal style, but I’m here for it.

Fall Fashion
Fedora
Hat
Hats
Spring Fashion
Suede Boots
Fashion
April 15, 2022

My kids and I are getting to experience lots of firsts this spring. Earlier this spring, we went on our first cruise and last week, we got to go to Lake Tahoe for the first time. My kids have also never done any snow sports so they were so excited to get to try to snowboard for the first time.

California
Family Travel
Lake Tahoe
North Lake Tahoe
Skiing
Snow Boarding
Snowboarding
Snowboarding Lessons
Travel
Family
Travel
April 13, 2022

I recently got this cute crochet cover up that doubles as a dress for a nighttime look. So I thought it would be fun to show how to style this knitted beach dress in two ways. When I got this dress, I wasn’t sure I’d be that into it. I don’t really wear beige too often because it’s too close to my skin tone. However, I love the cut of this dress so much, so the color has grown on me.

Beach Cover Up
Beach Wear
Cover Up
Crochet Cover Up
Crochet Dress
Summer Fashion
Fashion
April 11, 2022

When Disney Parks invited us to visit Walt Disney World AND go on a Disney Cruise to the Bahamas, I honestly couldn’t believe it. For several days, I was in shock. I first received the invite in the late fall of 2021. We were supposed to depart at the end of January, but due to the surge in Omicron, they postponed the trip. Thankfully, they rescheduled it for the end of March, and I was able to take some time with my kids so we could participate.

Bahamas
Disney
Disney Cruise
Disney World
Family Travel
Travel
Travel
April 6, 2022

Since I just went to the Bahamas and Florida and it’s going to be in the 80s this week in LA, I needed to get some new beach cover ups. If you’re heading off to spring break or just need to add some new beach wear to your wardrobe, read on to read about some of my favorite cover up options.

Beach Cover Up
Beach Cover Ups
Cover Ups
Cover Up
Spring Fashion
Summer Fashion
Swimwear
Fashion
April 4, 2022

I live in Los Angeles, so we make trips to Disneyland happen at least a couple of times a year. It is one of my kids’ favorite things to do in Southern California, and we’ve been lucky enough to attend some really cool events at Disneyland. However, when we received the coveted invitation to attend the Disney Creators’ event at Walt Disney World, during their 50th birthday celebration, my response was omg yes!

California
Disney
Disney World
Disneyland
Florida
Travel
Family
Travel
March 28, 2022

About five months ago, I met the owner of PKLR sport. I had no idea what PKLR stood for. He explained PKLR stands for ‘pickler’. So what is a pickler you ask? Someone who plays pickleball. Prior to meeting him, I had never even heard the term pickleball, I knew nothing of the sport, and I didn’t even know pickleball clothing was a thing.

Casual
Casual Outfit
Casual Style
Pickleball
Pklr
Fashion
March 25, 2022

One of the hottest nail trends for spring is daisy nails. I’ve seen so many cute inspirational photos of daisy nail design that I had to try it for myself. If you’re looking for cute daisy nail designs this spring, here are 8 of my favorites.

Manicure
Nail Art
Nail Design
Nails
Fashion
March 23, 2022

I recently got this bright pink pleated dress. I love how classic the style is, yet the bold color makes it so perfect for spring. Pleats are such a classic style and definitely a wardrobe staple. I can still remember a teal pleated skirt I had back in the mid-2000s. It’s one of those pieces that always made me feel so special. Now, I can’t recall why I got rid of it, but it was about time to add a new pleated piece to my wardrobe. This pink pleated dress is definitely a piece I will break out any time I want to feel pretty.

Fashion
Pleated Dress
Pleats
Spring Dress
Spring Fashion
Summer Fashion
Fashion
March 21, 2022

Last weekend, we headed to Carlsbad California. We’ve visited a few times in the past, so I thought it was time that I shared a guide to Carlsbad.

California
Carlsbad
Flower Fields
Legoland
Travel
March 18, 2022

Do you own any metallic clothing? What about a metallic skirt? I’ve had this one in my closet for quite a while. I love this silver midi skirt for several reasons. If you’ve ever thought about owning a silver skirt or any other color metallic skirt, read on to see why they are a great wardrobe addition.

Fashion
Metallic
Metallic Skirt
Midi Skirt
Skirts
Fashion
March 16, 2022

My favorite candy bar, by far, is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. But, I actually love the holiday-shaped Reese’s even more. I don’t play favorites, I equally love the eggs, trees, pumpkins, and hearts. But there is something that I just love about the holiday-shaped Reese’s even more than the originals. That’s why I decided to make this copycat Reese’s eggs recipe. These homemade peanut butter eggs are so easy to make and almost as good as the original.

Chocolate
Desserts
Easter
Easter Eggs
Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter And Chocolate
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Family
Food
March 14, 2022

One of the things that have been a challenge during the pandemic is my kids’ lack of access to youth sports. Although we’ve found ways to incorporate sports into their daily lives, we’ve definitely missed team sports. Thankfully, we have a lot of memories from our past sports experiences and have even found ways to keep in touch with our past coaches and families. Now that we are back in sports this spring, we are excited to start building new relationships and friendships. Even during the break from our sports seasons, we’ve been able to keep in touch using the Spond app, which is perfect for youth sports team management.

Family
Parenting
Soccer
Sports
Winter Fashion
Family
March 10, 2022

If you’ve followed my fashion content at all, you know I love a sweater dress. I love them because they come in so many different shapes, colors, styles, and fits. If you click here, you’ll see all of the sweater dresses I’ve worn in the last couple of years. I recently got this new black and white sweater dress and I’m really loving it, especially for work. Read on to see more of my favorite sweater dresses and how I style them.

Black And White Sweater Dress
Black Dress
Black Sweater Dress
Fashion
Sweater Dress
Fashion
March 5, 2022

It’s almost that time of year to get ready for Easter. That’s why I made these cute nutter butter Easter bunnies. They are so easy to make and my kids loved them! They didn’t turn out as perfectly as I’d like, but they are very fun and festive for the Easter holiday.

Easter Basket
Easter Bunnies
Nutter Butter
Nutter Butter Cookies
Nutter Butter Easter Bunnies
Food
March 3, 2022

Have you taken your kids in a pony ride yet? One of my fondest memories as a very little child was riding ponies at Bay Beach in Green Bay. I always loved riding the ponies and I realized recently that my kids have never ridden a horse or a pony. That’s why I decided to look for places for pony rides in Los Angeles and also pony rides in Long Beach.

California
Pony Rides
Travel
Travel
February 28, 2022

Most of the time, I share dressier looks. I love to dress up, but honestly, I hardly ever get to wear dressy clothes. I work from home most of the time, so I rarely need to wear my business professional or even business casual clothes. On the weekends, even if I’m going out with friends, I usually opt for jeans and a leather jacket. On a rare occasion, I’ll break out a fancier dress. But, most of the time, I’m rocking casual mom outfits, like this one.

Casual Outfit
Mom Outfits
Nike
Sneakers
Spring Fashion
Utility Pants
Winter Fashion
Fashion
Cake Pops
Donuts
Leftover Donut Cake Pops
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