Want to stay at the Hilton Denver City Center for 15% off & FREE Premium Wi-Fi ($15 value)? Click on this link and use the Code HOLLY! My family and I recently had the exciting opportunity to visit Colorado for a long 3-night weekend and were graciously hosted by the Hilton Denver City Center during our stay. We had the… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Top 5 Cold & Flu Prevention Tips
As a busy mom how many times have you caught yourself saying that you can’t afford to get sick? If you are like me, it’s been countless times! And I find myself saying it more during the holiday season when our calendar is jammed packed with holiday parties, school performances, work events, dance recitals, and family travel! No mom ever… Read More
Let’s Talk About: A Spooktacular Family LEGO-WEEN
What family fun are you planning this Halloween? As a mom with little ones, I find it difficult to find festive activities that aren’t too scary and gory. I want my children to know that Halloween can be fun, silly, and playful, too. We recently experienced LEGOLAND’s Annual Brick-Or-Treat Party Nights Halloween Celebration for the first time and it was so… Read More
Let’s Talk About: A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide – What Moms Really Want
As much as I love to peruse the red and pink aisles at Target this time of year, I could personally do without the candles, stuffed animals, flowers, candy, and balloons on Valentine’s Day. I do like hand written cards on holidays, anniversaries and birthdays, but honestly, cards are so expensive these days, that I would be just as happy… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Top 5 Reasons Having An Annual Passport to Disneyland is Worth Every Penny
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you may recall that my first job out of high school was at The Disney Store. As a Cast Member, I was able to get two free passes to Disneyland each year and get a discount on an annual passport, which at the time, was less than $100 without too many… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Dating your Children
Do you date your children? When I first heard that term I thought it was a little bizarre. Dating was for my husband, I thought, not my children. This was of course before I became a mom. Once I had children I started to realize and understand the importance of my husband and I needing to spend one-on-one time with… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Top 20 Holiday Books For Children
This is my favorite season of the year. We begin all of our Christmas preparations the day after Thanksgiving. We typically start the day by going as a family to the local tree lot and picking out our annual Christmas tree. We then hang the Christmas wreath on the door and bring out all of the Christmas boxes from the… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Holiday Traditions & The Nutcracker – Part I
My daughter and I were supposed to see The Nutcracker this past weekend for a mommy daughter date performed by The California Ballet at The San Diego Civic Theater. Over the years I have seen various performances of The Nutcracker but The California Ballet has always been my favorite! We had been planning it for weeks. We had picked out… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Bloggers, Burgers, and Bubbly – A 1909 Experience
A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of organizing a local influencer/blogger event called Bloggers, Burgers, and Bubbly hosted by the esteemed 1909 restaurant in Old Town Temecula. Considered the hottest restaurant in the city, we were excited to gather at a private table on the back patio. When we arrived the table was set with the most beautiful… Read More
Let’s Talk About: 8 Ways Kids Can Give Back + Happy Crates
There is nothing I love more than giving back this time of year and making children smile. In our home we are gearing up for the holidays and one way I try to teach my children humility and good character is by giving back and making them part of the process. Making others smile is an important lesson I want… Read More