I took pictures on the first day of school just like everybody else. This is the photo I wanted They had to go through various silly faces first He's headed off to middle school this year. ...so he'll be riding to school without his big brother. <Sniffle.> … [Read more...]
Alcoholic Beverages at Beauty Salons and Barbershops – Coming Soon!
This is how I feel about complimentary alcoholic beverages at beauty salons: Last week the California state senate voted in favor of AB1322, a bill that would allow beauty salons and barber shops to serve beer or wine without an alcohol license. Which means your days of … [Read more...]
Wings Over Camarillo Air Show with Frontier SoCal
Frontier SoCal hangs out with community at Wings Over Camarillo air show. Last weekend we attended the Wings Over Camarillo Air Show at Camarillo Airport. This was the first air show the kids have ever been to, and the first one in a long time for me and my husband. We spent … [Read more...]
Command Center: a Useful Back to School Project
A new command center to catch the family's piles of stuff when they enter your house has been my most effective Back to School organization project so far. This unassuming shelf holds everything. A command center is a must-have for a family with school-aged kids. I have two … [Read more...]
Costa Rica With Kids
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...]