The holiday season is now in full swing…holiday music is playing everywhere, Starbucks has their festive red cups, sweaters and boots are making an appearance, and beautiful trees and lights are going up everywhere! That also means holiday planning and shopping is in full swing, too. Here are some ideas we put together for the ladies in your life, our favorite gift ideas for her under $30.
This is my absolute favorite time of year! And, what better way to get in the holiday spirit than by taking your family to some beautiful Orange County tree lighting ceremonies and festivities!
Here are the events I found online, mostly in OC, some a little outside the orange bubble. Please share in the comments any additional ones I might have missed!
Raising grateful, generous children is important to our family. So we incorporate (okay, try to incorporate) ways to share gratitude with our kids – and teach them about expressing their thanks. With Thanksgiving approaching, I thought I’d share my favorite couple…and in return ask what your family does! Talk about gratitude openly, everyday Sometimes, family dinners just do NOT… Continue reading Sharing Gratitude with Our Kids
Black Friday is coming one week early this year with the OC holiday shopping event you don’t want to miss, The Christmas Company is coming to town.
Mention the word “BLOG” at the door and get a special 2-for-1 ticket offer ($10 savings) on general admission boutique shopping tickets. If you chose to purchase your ticket online, simply mention BLOG when you arrive to get your free ticket.
The Junior League of Orange County presents their 38th Annual The Christmas Company at the Hilton Orange County / Costa Mesa from Friday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 – a fabulous boutique shopping experience featuring special events we know you’ll love.
This blog is all about my favorite books for early readers.
Reading with our babies is big deal in our house. Now my little girl is learning to read on her own, which means lots of phonics (our favorite phonics program is www.starfall.com – and it’s free!), sight words, sounding words out and lots of proud moments for her daddy and me when she excitedly recites a page on her own.