Costa Rica with kids is totally worth it...depending on your attitude, and your kids. Fishing on Lake Arenal in Costa Rica. That's a volcano behind them! Back in March we got our boys' first passports. I thought I was preparing us well ahead of time, but it turned out I should … [Read more...]
Costa Rica Vacation – an Epic Family Adventure, Part 1
A Costa Rica vacation was just what this family needed. When I traveled to Costa Rica in the fall of 2014, I made a goal to come back someday with my family. Our friends, The Fellmans, who lived there moved to Spain this July, so the goal was fast-tracked, and together we took … [Read more...]
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens for Wii U
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally out on several platforms. We're working through the Wii U version and it's our new favorite game. When my boys were 4 and 2 years old, our family got its first Wii console, and the first game I purchased was LEGO Star Wars, the … [Read more...]
Mabel’s Labels to Mark Your Stuff
Photo from Mabel's Labels Facebook page I prefer Mabel's Labels to any other way of labeling my kids' stuff for school, sleepovers, camp, or whatever they attend where their stuff can get left behind. I like them better than any other brand, better than permanent marker, better … [Read more...]
Rumor Confirmed: Dunkin’ Donuts Coming to Westlake Village
Neighbors, it is confirmed. Dunkin' Donuts is coming to Westlake Village! I might have a tear of joy in my eye as I type this. Coming soon! I received a wonderful voice mail message today from a rep at CBRE, the property management company for North Ranch Gateway, … [Read more...]