If you've ever had a freakshake, then you know that they are indulgent, over the top shakes topped with colorful candy, chocolate, donuts, whip cream, sprinkles, and anything else you can dream up! Pixar Pier is opening at Disneyland on June 23rd, so some blogger friends and I thought it would be fun say to start the party early and share some sweet Pixar inspired freakshakes that we created. I live in San Diego and love all things ocean related, so of course that means that I chose to ... [ Read More ]
Out and About with the ErgoBaby 180 Reversible Stroller
Having a new baby and constantly being on the go as a busy mama with four other kids means that I need a practical (and let's face it, stylish) way to carry the baby when we're out. Our old stroller was just that... old. I recently upgraded to the new ErgoBaby 180 Reversible Stroller and haven't looked back! Thank you Ergobaby for sponsoring this post. Ergobaby thought of everything when creating this stroller. They took into account other mamas' wants and needs and made the Ergobaby 180 ... [ Read More ]
DIY Party Favor Bags + FREE Printables
One of my favorite things to create for a party are the party favors. Sweet little party favor bags are so fun to make and are a great way to thank guests for coming. Today I'm going to show you how to make some easy DIY party favor bags with inkjet transfer paper sheets. I'll also be sharing a cute free summer printable! Since summer is almost here, I whipped up a set of colorful muslin drawstring bags that make perfect summer party favors or end of the year friend gifts for the kids. ... [ Read More ]
All Natural Pineapple Lemonade Recipe
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nature Nate's 100% Pure, Raw & Unfiltered Honey. All opinions are 100% mine. Summer will be here before we know it. Be prepared for those sweltering summer days with a tall glass of refreshing pineapple lemonade! Seriously, this tropical twist on classic lemonade is so delicious, especially since it's made from fresh fruit. This pineapple lemonade recipe is also all natural and has no refined sugar in it, so you can feel good about ... [ Read More ]
Empowering Women During National Women Build Week
This post is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. All ideas and opinions are always 100% my own. Over the years I have put a lot of work into our home. It's been a learning process for sure, but I'm proud to say that I now know how to remodel an old outdated fireplace, install a bathroom faucet, prep and paint rooms, hang shelves, and so much more, all because of my hands-on experience. It's very empowering to start a home project and have the confidence that I have the skills needed to do the ... [ Read More ]
Oriental Trading Gift Card Giveaway… Enter now!
I'm thrilled to be teaming up with one of my favorite companies today for a great giveaway! One lucky reader will one a $50 gift card for Oriental Trading Company, my go-to destination for party favors, supplies, decorations, and more! You might remember some of my parties I've created with Oriental Trading- my son's dinosaur dig party, my daughter's Moana birthday party, my son's beach surfing party, and so many more. You can enter "Oriental Trading" in the search box in my sidebar to see ... [ Read More ]
Cheery Mint and Yellow Birthday Party with Cricut
I've been bursting at the seams to share some amazing news with you, and today is finally the day! I have the privilege of styling a year's worth of parties for Cricut, Martha Stewart, AND Michaels, which are three of my absolute favorite companies in the world. Today I get to share the first of many parties with you, a cheery yellow birthday party that is light, bright, and the perfect theme for a little girl's birthday party, an outdoor party, Mother's Day, or any other occasion! If ... [ Read More ]
Home is the Key
My husband and I have worked very hard over the years to make our house feel like a home. Painting walls, updating our fireplace with Airstone, sanding and refinishing wood floors, renovating and making over kids' bedrooms, planting fruit trees, and so much more. There's just something about a warm, cozy, clean, inviting home that makes me so happy and content with life. Home is the Key We recently switched around the kids' bedrooms to create a space for our baby girl who was born seven ... [ Read More ]
Meet Our Sweet Sienna
I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll free at 1-800-BABY-123 (1-800-222-9123). Seven weeks ago I gave birth to my sweet baby girl, Sienna. It was love at first sight! She is such a darling little girl with a very calm, happy personality, and I ... [ Read More ]
Beach Bag DIY with Cricut in Under 5 Minutes… Really!
Summer will be here before we know it, which for us means plenty of popsicle making, splashing around in the pool, and relaxing beach days. With five kids now (one being a newborn), I've got a lot of gear to carry to the beach, so I created some CUTE bags for the kids to carry their own gear in. Today I'm sharing the beach bag DIY tutorial with you! If you're like me, you'll be happy to know that this beach bag DIY requires no sewing or complicated instructions. You can knock out one of ... [ Read More ]