Orange you glad it's Friday?!? I know I am. This week our kids headed back to school and it's been a whirlwind of emotions, activity and adjustments. Let's face it, the first week of school can be a little hard for everyone so today we are celebrating with homemade cinnamon rolls with orange cream cheese icing. We are all excited to have a routine again, but it does take some time to adjust to all of the changes. So while we work on getting back on track for those early mornings, packing … [Read more...]
Home Alone After School: Is Your Child Ready?
August 15, 2016 by · 6 Comments
August is here and you know what that means - it's time to start thinking about the kids heading back to school! It's been a fun summer, and my kids and I have made lots of great memories. We enjoyed lazy afternoons by the pool, popsicles and summer vacations, but as the August heat starts to soar and vacations come to a halt, it's clear that we are all ready to get back into the swing of our regular routine. Once the school supplies have been purchased, new school clothes are picked out … [Read more...]
Rocky Road Trail Mix
June 30, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
Our family is getting ready for a series of several vacations in July. While I'm really looking forward to a nice relaxing break, I'm also starting to fret the whole driving in a car for endless hours with three kids part of the vacation. For the most part our kids are pretty good travelers, but after a while the road starts to get a little rocky and the whining and the "Are we there yet?" moans start to take over. Which is why I'm planning to be armed with a delicious secret weapon, Rocky … [Read more...]
Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
June 29, 2016 by · 3 Comments
Summer has officially arrived and the temperatures are starting to soar. Those scorching triple digits can be hard on our bodies, moods and our electric bills, but you don't have to let the soaring temperature get you down. While I would love to spend our days lounging by the pool to keep cool, it's just not possible, and if you are like me you can't spend all summer poolside either. Here are my favorite tips to beat the summer heat at home, without sending your energy bill through the … [Read more...]
Extra Special Breakfast Tradition
February 12, 2016 by · 2 Comments
This post was sponsored by General Mills through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Pillsbury™ Grands! Cinnamon Rolls, all opinions are my own When I was a kid, my mom created extraordinary moments for all sorts of occasions, but the simplest ones turned out to be some of my fondest memories. As a mom I want to do the same thing for my kids, and I want to make sure they know just how special and extraordinary they are. I hope to do just … [Read more...]
Let Your Dreams Take Flight
February 5, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
I'm a pretty competitive person, but I also love rooting for the underdog. Who doesn't love a feel-good movie or story about the triumph of the underdog? There is something so heart warming about the determination and effort put forth from the underdogs. We cling to the hope that despite all of the challenges and setbacks that their grit, determination and heart will come out on top. This past weekend I had the privilege of seeing an advanced screening of the new film, Eddie the Eagle and my … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Family Mailbox
February 2, 2016 by · Leave a Comment
Hello Giggles Galore readers! It's Patti from Sincerely Jean. Can you believe it's already February?! Craziness! But with February comes Love Day. I just love Valentine's Day! I love decorating for it in my house, celebrating it, and eating all the sweets that are justified around this holiday like my Valentine's Day Oreos! This Valentine's day I wanted to come up with a new tradition for my family that would be different and fun. I wanted to make something that would lead up to the day … [Read more...]
Christmas Outdoor Movie Night
December 11, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
Outdoor movie nights are a fun way my family enjoys watching movies. Living in California we still get to enjoy a little evening time outside during December. So, I created a Christmas outdoor movie night! I set up our inflatable movie screen, set out some chairs, and added a little concession stand table for all the movie night guests. Everyone was so excited to watch Santa Claus is coming to town! While out shopping, I stumbled upon the cutest fleece blanket throws! The colors … [Read more...]
Christmas Decorating with Retro Toys
December 4, 2015 by · Leave a Comment
Do you have fond memories of the toys from your childhood? Do you remember that one special toy you just couldn't wait to wake up and find on Christmas morning? Me too, and I love incorporating a bit of nostalgia into the most wonderful time of the year. Which is why today, I am hanging out with my friends over at World Market sharing ideas for Christmas Decorating with Retro Toys! I would love for you to click on over to the World Market blog and check out my love for vintage … [Read more...]
Wickedly Awesome Halloween Parties
October 22, 2015 by · 5 Comments
Halloween is drawing near- do you have any plans? It is on a Saturday this year and I am so excited about that! It gives us the opportunity to do something the night before Halloween and then we still have ALL day Saturday to prepare for the evening festivities! If you're thinking of throwing a party, you should check out these wickedly awesome Halloween parties that I just love! Some of them are spooky and dark, and others are bright and fun. You can get inspired by so many of these … [Read more...]
