Pets
Bissell Spotbot Pet
When we went to pick up our puppy from the family that fostered her, we were given a tidbit of advice that we should have given more attention. The family…
TerriAnn van Gosliga
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Domestic
Hearst Castle, San Simeon
The main site that attracts visitors from all over is the famed Hearst Castle. During the 1920’s and 30’s, this was THE place to be for famous movie stars, politicians,…
For Everyone
“Women, Children, and Debt” Infographic
This is an interesting tidbit of information: Info courtesy of the providers of CareOne Debt Relief Services.
Entertainment
GLOB Collage Kit
A few weeks ago, I happened to get in touch with a local art company called GLOB. Not only do they make natural paint (made from fruits, vegetables, and spices)…
Family
Simply Superheroes
Kids love to dress up and pretend to be some kind of superhero. Some like it so much they want all their clothes, school items, toys, etc. with their favorite…
SF Bay Area
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in San Jose, 3/6-3/11
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is now playing in the SF Bay Area! This Broadway hit will call the San Jose Performing Arts Center home for the next few days…
Family
#WW – When Life Gives You Lemons…
Eat them! We just tried the ones from our dwarf Meyer Lemon tree – juicy and a tad sweet. When repotting, use cactus soil for good drainage and vitamins (thanks…
Time Sensitive
Make-A-Wish Foundation and Broadway San Jose
We will be going to see Disney’s Beauty and the Beast performed in San Jose, CA and I thought this was a very nice gesture which I wanted to share:…
Entertainment
Squinkies Zinkies
What could be smaller, cuter, and even more collectable than Squinkies? Squinkies ZINKIES! This brand new line of miniature toys comes from the oh-so-popular Squinkies that hit the shelves just…
Domestic
Sand Pebbles Inn, Cambria
Cambria Inns / Hotels in California CA… Price: $$ For: Families Cleanliness: 4.5/5 Comfort: 4.5/5 Recommended: Yes Features: On the coastline, a lot of natural light, across from Moonstone Beach,…
Entertainment
The Secret of Arrietty
If you are a fan of either the Studio Ghibli movies or the series “The Borrowers” you will love the “The Secret of Arrietty“! Here’s the basic synopsis and below…
SF Bay Area
Grocery Outlet Stores
One area we have really been trying to watch is our spending on groceries. Just a small basket-full can cost an upwards of $100 or more. Trying to eat healthy…