Snickers has a new candy bar but it remains nameless. It has more peanuts, more caramel, and more chocolate. It has more of everything people love most about SNICKERS – except nougat and a name. Mars Chocolate North America has announced that for the first time consumers will have the opportunity to help name the newest product from SNICKERS! As… Read more →
As a parent it is our responsibility to teach and guide our kids. However, in the twist and turns of life we are often humbled by lessons learned from our children. Sometimes it’s easy to get swept away in mommy mode but watching my kids has reminded me of some simple pleasures I’ve lost along the way. Here are 8 valuable… Read more →
Recently I was looking at old childhood photos to post for #TBT. As I sifted through pictures of my ballet recitals, Girl Scout meetings, 4-H competitions, cheerleading camp, piano lessons, and a ton of disastrous fashion mishaps I thought “Wow. I was a really dorky kid.” However, I never felt uncool at the time. In fact, I was confident in all… Read more →
Friday May 2, 2014 The U.S Department of Education and First Lady Michelle Obama are asking you to wear college gear to support an initiative to encourage and inspire kids to consider higher education after high school. When you post social media photos in your college attire please use the hashtag #ReachHigher I love this and welcome any opportunity to… Read more →
When Ethan King was 10 years old he founded an organization, Charity Ball. During a trip to Mozambique with his father to rehabilitate water wells Ethan was in disbelief seeing what the children used for a soccer ball. He witnessed kids playing futbol with wrapped twigs and tattered balls. He decided to help. Four years later Ethan and professional soccer player Neven… Read more →
The boys and I took our first cruise. Although I was skeptical (stuck on a ship for a week, really???) I actually enjoyed it. A LOT!!! It’s a great vacay to enjoy with the family. Yes, that’s possible. Lucky for us we live near a port so it was super easy getting there. I had no idea what to expect… Read more →
People always say I eat like a pregnant women. Not in the sense that I eat a lot. Ok, I eat a lot. But they mean pregnant in the sense that I’m always customizing meals by mixing various foods. This is one reason I LooOoove to eat at The Counter. I can build my own burger depending on my palette’s… Read more →
I’m not a fan of amusement parks. At all. You can read my grumbling about how I detest all the germ-y bratty kids HERE. I’ve lived in Los Angeles 14 years and haven’t set foot into Disneyland not once. However, when my 40th birthday rolled around I wanted to do something new and an activity I could enjoy with my… Read more →
School drop off line is heaven sent! A few years ago I had to wake up before the birds, trek over the Hill, and take Mo to school. I discovered the wonder of drop off line. After waking up a toddler and getting Mo ready for school, some mornings I wouldn’t have time to brush my hair, get out of… Read more →
*May 31, 2013* I don’t think I’ve ever gotten teary eyed watching a commercial. Oh wait, there’s that David Beckham one in his H&M undies, but those were tears of joy. After seeing a Cheerios commercial featuring a biracial couple and their mixed daughter, I must say it really moved me. Bear with me, I’m menstruating emo right now. Growing… Read more →