Back when Ayva was a baby, I used to go crazy over clothes with adorable animals on them for her. Something about my squishy little girl wearing a onesie or tee-shirt with a big-eyed doggy or kitty on it just melted my heart. Oh, and those pants with a bear or a duck right on…
Category: Family
How to Choose a Family Movie
Do you know how to choose a family movie? Fall is here which means shorter days and more time bonding with the family. We drink our favorite warm beverages and snuggle under a blanket on the couch. The question that always comes up as soon as we get comfy is, “What are we going to…
Have You Been to the Lakeshore Learning Store?
Over the last few months, our weekends have been so packed that we haven’t had the chance to do anything just for fun lately. Between rehearsals and meetings and work, we’ve been slammed. It just so happened that we were able to sneak away for a little bit last weekend, so we headed over to…
Exploring the Lake Merritt Neighborhood in the 2016 Highlander Hybrid
We had a great time reviewing this 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid! I absolutely love living in Oakland. Even though I’ve had the opportunity to live in a bunch of really lovely places over the years, the energy and vibe of Oakland just takes the cake for me. Our current community, the Lake Merritt neighborhood, is…
Tips for a Sweet and Safe Halloween
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Nope, I’m not talking about Christmas. Around these parts, Halloween is the holiday du jour, and folks take October 31st really seriously. From the costume parade at Ayva’s school, to the the big party our church throws every year complete with hot dogs, face painting, and tons…