As a kid, we always carved pumpkins- but it was always frustrating. My design paper would always get wet and gross, my saw would always break in half, and it never turned out the way I wanted it- if I could even finish it without my arm getting too tired. When Shane was little, I realized how … [Read more...]
Halloween Treats to Try at Disneyland and California Adventure
Last month, I had the opportunity to go to Disneyland twice during their Halloweentime festivities. I went with my family the very first weekend that it was Halloween- in fact, we were so early that they didn't even have all the treats yet! Then I went back a couple weeks later for a conference, and … [Read more...]
DIY Jack Skellington Ornament from The Nightmare Before Christmas
It's October 1st, which means that no one can deny that it's Halloweetime! While I have a tendency to celebrate early, October 1st typically marks the day where everyone else catches up and starts celebrating with me. One of the biggest things that indicates it's finally Halloweetime is that … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Candy Corn Fudge
This time of year, it seems like everyone can be divided into two groups- those who love candy corn, and those who hate it. If you're a member of the first group, you won't want to miss this delicious White Chocolate Candy Corn Fudge recipe! Fudge is typically a treat that's enjoyed at … [Read more...]
Abominable Review | Our First 4DX Experience!
We received tickets to screen this movie in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. This weekend, my family went to see Abominable at our local 4DX theater. I hadn't heard of 4DX until I got invited to check it out, but I've seen lots of 4D "movies". Usually, those are motion … [Read more...]
Balancing Online and Offline Activities with the Help of Google’s Digital Wellbeing Tools
This post is brought to you by Google in partnership with the Forward Influence Network. All opinions are my own. We are a very tech-friendly family. I believe that technology can be a huge tool for developing relationships, education, and of course, having fun. That said, I also take balance … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe | Why You Should #FeedABee
This post is brought to you by #FeedABee and Bayer Bee Care. All opinions are my own. We all know that bees are important, but we never really stop to think about why. We might briefly think of them pollinating flowers and making honey, but they are responsible so much more than those. Many of … [Read more...]
Get Spooked Every Night in October with Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween | Full Schedule
I can't believe I'm saying this {especially since it's 100 degrees outside still}, but it's almost October! You know what that means- it's time for Freeform's annual 31 Nights of Halloween programming event! While many of the movies and shows they play throughout the months are repeated, having … [Read more...]