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You’ve got Plans A save-the-date card is a creative expression and a glimpse into what’s to come. It’s a heads-up for your guests to start getting excited for the upcoming festivities. Be it a wedding, baby shower or birthday party, the save-the-dates will begin to set the tone for your event.   Formal or Casual? …

Catalina Island🏝️ Catalina Island is one of our favorite weekend destinations for adventure and entertainment.  Our vacation begins even before we get to the island as we board a boat for a one hour ride on the beautiful, blue Pacific. Seeing Catalina from the top of the boat, we know this will be the perfect …

Relax, Rejuvenate, Refresh, Repeat Whether you are taking a yoga class to work it out, sweat it out or stretch it out, you can have it all no matter where you are. All you need is a mat and some motivation!  Let’s face it, there has to be some benefits if it has been practiced …

Epic Egg Hunt 🌷   As kids, many of us remember waking up early to see what the Easter Bunny left us 🐰  Sure, it wasn’t as cool as Christmas with Santa, but a close second.  This year the Easter Egg Baskets that I am making for my nieces and nephews are getting touched up …

  The luck of the Irish is upon us🍀It is time to think of leprechauns, pick your four leaf clover for good luck and drink green beer. The Wee Little Leprechaun How did this little guy become so popular?  Legend has it, if you would capture the leprechaun, he will grant you three wishes if …

Experiencing The Hills Whether you are looking for beautiful scenery, epic hikes, amazing wildlife, or history alive in stone, the Black Hills of South Dakota will not disappoint🌲 It may seem like an underrated vacation destination but it will be one to tuck into your memory book. The history of this area ranges from prehistoric …

Last month, my girlfriend got a cat.  I want to be as welcoming to this new addition to her family as possible, but there still seems to be a little tension between the cat and I.  Being the human in this human-feline “relationship”, I know I will need to decode all that secret kitty body …

The Great Outdoors🌞   If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you know there are lots of cool stuff outside your community. Grabbing a friend and heading out to the trails is a wonderful way to experience the great outdoors. We have all heard the saying “it is the journey, not the destination”.  Well, with hiking, …

Coffee first…Everything else can wait.  If you think coffee is one of Mother Nature’s gifts to humanity, well you are not alone.  This global phenomenon is not only an experience for your senses but a lifestyle.  I’ve come to find out that making someone’s day could be as simple as buying them a cup of …

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why settle for a box of store bought chocolates when you can bake something made with love. A big heart shaped cake or cookie with a short love note such as “ILY” or “I’m yours” will make your Valentine fall head over heals for you all over again …