2020… I never imagined there would be a global pandemic in my lifetime, and I definitely didn’t anticipate living through one with 2 kids at home. It’s been stressful, to say…
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Daily Life
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How have your parenting roles changed during the pandemic? When Jason started working from home at the beginning of the shutdown, I felt obligated to watch the kids during the day,…
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Wondering how to be an ally to the Black Lives Matter movement? 1) Educate yourself. Blackout Tuesday was not an opportunity to post and sign off. It was (and still is)…
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Daily Life
Safer at Home: Keeping the kids busy, focusing on health and wellness, and finding our new normal
*This post is sponsored by The Dole Food Company. All opinions are my own.* Quarantine day: 7938928… We’re still trying to find our groove with work, play time, learning, and all…
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Opinion Pieces
12 things I wish I knew in my 20s, and why I’ll never have 6 pack abs (but I don’t care)
Self-care, amirite? It’s the hot new buzzword that has somehow become synonymous with mani-pedis and facemasks as a way to put you on the path to health and wellness. Something I’ve…
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What is everyone doing for Valentine’s Day this year? When I did an instagram poll earlier in the week, several of you said you were looking for experiences vs dinner, so…
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Have you ever heard of a Valentine’s Day Tree? I swear I didn’t make it up! I’m guessing it started with someone who, like me, was always bummed at how naked…
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ExploreLongBeach
Watch movies in style! New Cinemark Luxury Loungers in Orange have heat, foot rests, and they recline!
Isn’t it about time movie theaters had comfortable seating?! You get the big screen, the surround sound, the delicious buttery popcorn… how come you have to sit in a chair that’s…
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VIRTUAL REALITY. Dreamscape was hands down, one of the coolest things I’ve ever experienced. I’ve done some of the rides at theme parks that have a virtual reality element, and I’ve…
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Dark Harbor is taking grown-up Halloween to a whole new level! We have been attending Dark Harbor for about 7 years now, and somehow each year manages to outdo the previous…