This post is sponsored by Best Buy. All opinions are my own. As an adult, I’ve always wanted an amazing backyard. When I was a kid, we had the best yard, with a pool (including a diving board!) a patio, grass and a swing set. It was a pint-sized paradise for so many summers. Ever […]
14 parents you’ll see at every elementary school performance
Max was in band for the first time this year, so this world of performance parents is new to me. I’m excited that’s he’s planning to stick with the trombone in middle school, and I can’t wait for the performances to get better and better over time. But I also have to be completely […]
Ten things I can’t wait to eat at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
As we get closer to the May 31st opening of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, they’re slowly letting little details sneak out, and we finally know what the food options will be, beyond the expected Blue Milk. While the complete menus have been released, I’m already planning my food and drink for the day, […]
45 Great Script Fonts for Craft Cutters
This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. As a bona fide font addict, with a personal collection that runs in the several thousands, I often struggle to find the perfect font for a project. Add to that the limitations of the specific project, and it can be really hard to find typefaces […]
Hair Loss after hospitalization
This post contains affiliate links. I’ve had my share of hospital stays. Dating back to my initial Goodpasture’s diagnosis in 2001, which brought with it a six-week long stay, I’ve spent probably close to a half year inpatient for varying lengths of time. While the reasons for my stays have varied, there’s one things that’s […]
Setting healthy tech boundaries for your family
This post is in partnership with Google and the Mom it Forward Influencer Network. Compensation was received, but all opinions are my own. Max turned 11 a couple of weeks ago, and we have, for the first time, given him his very own device that has internet access. While he has had tablets and laptops […]
Laser-Cut Harry Potter Time Turner
This post contains affiliate links. Jamie and I wracked our brains to come up with a great way to give Max his big birthday present this year; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to San Francisco later this year, and we bought tickets to see it in December. He knows that we’ll see […]
Tell me I’m pretty and take me to Disney
This post contains affiliate links. Sometimes when I’m looking for craft inspiration, I surf AliExpress.com for ideas. If you’re not familiar, it’s a website that connects you with global wholesalers, but you don’t have to order in wholesale amounts. If you can wait up to 60 days for shipping, you can save tons of cash […]
My Parenting Playlist
This post is sponsored by Women Online. #ParentingPlaylist The countdown to tweendom is officially on at our house. While Max claims he’s already there, I refuse, saying that 11 is the official Age of Tween, that “too old for kid stuff, too young for teenager stuff” phase of life. While I’ve been kind of in […]