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Date Day in Old Towne Orange

February 13, 2014

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:: Date Day in Old Towne Orange ::

Last week, this super cute guy and I had a daytime date. We dropped the kids off at his mom’s house… and spent some time meandering around Old Towne Orange. It’s not a place we normally go to, when we have time away from the kids {maybe because it’s so familiar}, but for some reason… I had wanted to walk around our old stomping grounds. Perhaps it was the thought of Valentine’s Day being in the near future that had me hoping to revisit where we started… the place where our relationship began, and our love bloomed… more than sixteen years ago. 

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We spent the afternoon wandering around the circle, taking our time sifting through the old antique stores, and dawdling in the quaint boutiques.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Family, Simply Obsessed

Prep for Summer!

May 15, 2013

 

Nicole and I were recently asked to write another “Family Focus” article for our local community magazine! We are so excited to share it with you! The focus is on prepping for summer: getting organized, setting a summertime routine, planning activities, going on day trips, and adopting a few seasonal traditions for your family to enjoy and remember for years to come!

So, read on for a plethora of fresh summer ideas… and please feel free to add your own personal favorites in our comment section! We’d love to hear from you! Summer is right around the corner… We’re ready, are you?!!

 

 

It’s hard to believe that summer is right around the corner! Soon our children will be out of school and we will have the large task of keeping their minds and bodies busy in what we hope will be constructive play, quality time spent with friends and family, and educational outings.

Last summer, we sort of winged it… we hate to admit! Although we had every intention of having more structure during our time off, and sending our kids to a few summer camps, not all of our plans came to fruition. We did have our share of lazy beach days {which was great}, but we could have made a few minor adjustments that would have made a big difference in the functioning of our homes and the daily squabbles between siblings that ensued. We hope with a little more time spent on the planning and organizing phase, we will be able to execute a seamless summer spent enjoying each day with happy children! We hope to give you a few ideas on how you can do the same through setting time each day to get organized, having flexible routines and daily rituals, making a summer wish list of activities to do, and setting seasonal traditions to create memories that will last a lifetime {or, at the very least, will last until the beginning of next school year when they have to share what they did over the summer}!

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Filed Under: Family

Holiday Activity & Event Guide

November 12, 2012

‘Tis the season to get out of the house and experience the holidays through a variety of festive outings!

Here is a list of hand-picked, and carefully thought-out, events and activities that are all family-friendly and reasonably priced…if not free {in the Southern California area}!

Most of which we have been to ourselves, and have enjoyed in years past {smile}. We hope you’re able to use a few of these ideas for some quality holiday family time!

APPLE PICKING & FESTIVAL

{Photo via: To Do This Weekend: Apple Picking}

Apple Picking in Oak Glen from now until November 30, 2012

The Apple Butter Festival November 23-25, 2012

Visit orchards, pick mountain-fresh apples, and enjoy hot apple cider & pie at one of the many family friendly specialty shops!

Irvine Spectrum Ice Rink

{photo via: Irvine Spectrum’s Holiday on Ice}

November 7, 2012 – February 18, 2013

The Ice Rink is currently open for your whole family to enjoy! Skate sessions are 75 minutes long. Prices are $14 with an additional $3 skate rental. Skate sessions for toddlers cost $12. Helmets are optional and are provided free of charge. Season passes, private lessons, and private parties are available.

Veteran’s Day Weekend ~ National Park Entrance for Free

{photo via: irvine park, photos}

November 11 – 13th, 2012

Over this Veteran’s Day weekend, get into one of  Caliornia’s National Parks for FREE!

2012 Dana Point Turkey Trot

{photo via: dana point harbor photos}

Thursday November 22, 2012

Fundraising proceeds benefit “The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group.

This particular Turkey Trot typically has more than 10,000 participants. It is one of America’s most scenic coastal runs (5k & 10K).

 

Temecula Turkey Trot

{photo via: temecula wine country photos}

Saturday, November 24, 2012

The Temecula Turkey Trot (5K or 10K) with free wine tasting at the Cougar Vineyard & Winery.

Fundraising proceeds benefit energy projects in East Africa.

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Filed Under: Family

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bioSara and Nicole are sorority sisters that simply “happened” to end up in the same small town. They have many things in common, which have set the tone of their blog. They hope that you will join them in their journey of motherhood, dreams that may be, the daily life, and their passion for cooking, yoga, fashion, and design!

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