Got a plan for Christmas? I know, summer may seem too far away, but if you really want to enjoy the holiday season, learn how to plan Christmas in July. It’s easier than you think! I know that some people think too much of Christmas, and some don’t even want to hear about it until…
Hello! Hi! How are you? We’ve got just 2 1/2 days left in the month, so this seems like a good time to wind up the month with a ramble. How have you been? I know a lot of people have checked in via instagram or reading my Ramble from Japan, but I’d love for…
Chances are you and your kids have participated in a summer reading challenge before, either through the local library or a local restaurant, but what about hosting an in-house summer reading bingo game for your family? Here’s how to do it. This summer our family is playing BINGO – Bingo of the reading variety. I…
Yep, I’m typing you this little missive from Japan, from a fairly decent budget hotel located on the edge of the Osaka slums. This is the first time in two weeks when I feel like the reviewers on Booking.com did me dirty. Yes, there’s a “4-star” hotel across the street as well as a very…
Happy May from San Diego. I confess, I was on the struggle bus this week when the sun spent days and days behind cloud cover. Now, after two days in a row of sunshine, I am in a much better frame of mind. My hat goes off to those of you who live in rainy…
Looking for inexpensive graduation gifts? We’ve got you covered with the best and easiest creative graduation gifts that won’t break the bank. Celebrating a graduation can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. There are lots of good frugal gift ideas out there. I know. You think you need to buy a lot or…
Hello, Hi, How are you? Let’s chat marriages that outlast wedding rings, turning freaky bunny cookies into cute marble treats, and the growth of the TBR stack. Bryan and I never went ring shopping officially. However, within the first three months of dating, we knew we were each other’s person and we window shopped on…
Want to visit Legoland in San Diego? Not wanting to spend a lot of money? I get you! Traveling to California can cost a pretty penny, so one would assume that Legoland would also be pricey. Can you do it on a budget? Thankfully, there are ways that you can save. Check out these tried…
Hello, hi, how are you? April is almost outta here. So much going on! Let’s chat Easter recap, luxurious hair and what else is new here. Bryan just walked by commenting that my hair looked luxurious, so I had to take a picture. I wasn’t trying, so we must document it somehow. Today was the…
Happy Friday! Here’s what I’ve been doing, eating, listening, reading, and writing this past week. Let’s chat earthquakes, books, grilling weather, and Easter. I lived my life this week, but have very little photographic evidence to show for it. Trust me, we’re still here, earthquakes and all. This is the screenshot I took on Monday…