Hi! This is a repost originally posted in January of 2015 of just some of our memories of our Orlando, Florida vacation...

When I mentioned to a few people that we were going to Orlando, Florida, the general response was, “Disney?” Although there are so many other attractions in Orlando, WDW is the main iconic attraction. The main attractions, not counting the Hotel Resorts and the Waterparks, are four theme parks: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom and Epcot.…

My favorite word for the holiday season is festive. Festive clothing, festive decorations, festive attitude....and festive food? Well, apparently, yes! One of the more unique & definitely new-to-me gifts I received this year was a large container of Archer Farms White Chocolate Peppermint Caramel Corn Clusters.

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It's been a very Blessed year and I'm beyond grateful that we were granted a beautiful Christmas celebrating with the special people in our lives. I've had numerous conversations with my children about privileges and being grateful for everything they have--most especially the gift of life, love & health! Above all things, it's our unity that I'm so thankful for! It is the true meaning of Christmas & I wish everyone peace: mentally and physically, to live life to its true potential…

I'd like to wish everyone the many Blessings of the Holidays. Whether it's Christmas you celebrate or any of the numerous celebrations going on during this time, may you feel the love that surrounds you.

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I do the bulk of my shopping at my local franchise supermarket. But I make a Trader Joe's run about once a week to pick up novelty food items & seasonal treats. Recently, with my boys and husband in tow, we made our usual run combing through the aisles when my 12-year-old spots "Chocolate Raspberry Tamales".

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I've been wearing glasses since the 4th grade and contact lenses since I was a sophomore in high school. It's safe to say that I've used my fair share of contact lens solutions over the years. When I first transitioned to contact lenses (in the year that shall not be named), taking care of them was a multi-step process. There was enzyme cleaning, rinsing, storing, then rinsing again. Over the years, many products have been developed to make things a lot easier and simpler. Enter the…

Thankful for another year supporting Breakfast with Santa at St. Pancratius Parish School in Lakewood, CA.

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**Minimum Spoilers** Please note that these suggestions and recommendations are for adult readers only.

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This is a repost from November 2014. I guess I like to talk to my plants and give them encouragement. We are still facing a drought in California. We need rain.

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"Hey Mom, can you take me to the store? I have to gather stuff for my Cell project." Thus began a fun adventure gathering edible ingredients to recreate an animal cell.

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