Our first excursion for the Summer Park Challenge was to Old Agoura Park, or "The Horse Park" as my family calls it. You will see that we have nicknames for every park, because when we moved here, the kids were 5 and 3 and could not quite identify with the parks' proper … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Summer Vacation Wrap-Up
MASSIVE PHOTO DUMP that answers the question "How Was Your Break?" Enjoy. We started out with constructive activity and healthy snacks Chesebro Canyon In paradise, aka Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, CA Swimming at a friend's house Saddle Pass Trail, Oak Park, … [Read more...]
The Number One Danger of Being a Stay at Home Mom
Opt out if you can, but the world won't wait for you, even if you once made $500,000 a year. For the rest of us, staying at home with our kids while they're young can be just as fulfilling as maintaining a promising career, as long as we measure success in more than … [Read more...]
The Last Happy Time
Dancing. The kind of dancing in a nightclub or a bar, with a good DJ or an awesome band. You're just a little bit drunk, and one of your favorite songs is playing. You get so into the moment that you close your eyes, you are the music, your body moving to it effortlessly. You … [Read more...]
Block Party This Sunday at Malibu Country Mart
Malibu Country Mart will turn into a street fair this Sunday, August 11, at 2:00, with a Summer Block Party just like the ones in your old neighborhood. You know, if your neighborhood was right near the Pacific Ocean and your neighbors were Ralph Lauren boutiques, 7 For All … [Read more...]