Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my Back-to-School College Gift Guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Is your son or daughter heading off to college soon? I know from experience with my daughter that your college student will need dorm room basics, bathroom essentials and fun things for an apartment or dormitory. Check out the fun finds that I recently discovered below! For Your Kitchen Lilo & Stitch … [Read more...]
Karate Kid: Legends Available Now on Blu-ray!
Calling all Karate Kid fans! The Blu-ray, DVD and 4K UHD versions of Karate Kid: Legends will be available to buy on Tuesday, August 26th. For those who didn’t see the latest Karate Kid film in the theaters, here’s a quick synopsis! Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong … [Read more...]
Interview with Jessica Curry, Founder of The Little Loop + Little Nest Community
I was introduced to Little Nest Community earlier this summer. It’s a wonderful resource for families with little ones (think toddlers and babies). There are three components of Little Nest Community: The Little Loop – a clothing swap platform eCommerce Shop – offers preschool essentials, greeting cards, etc. The Perch Blog – helpful parenting articles The Little Loop matches you with families so that you can pass gently used … [Read more...]
An Afternoon in Paso Robles
Earlier this month, we drove from our home in the San Fernando Valley to the Central Coast to visit Carmel and Monterey. We had a great time, and you can read all about our adventure here. It was while we were driving back home, we decided to stop in Paso Robles for lunch! After finding a parking spot in front of the Downtown City Park, we headed over to Red Scooter Deli where we noshed on sandwiches, soup and a breakfast burrito. If you … [Read more...]
How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Arrives on Blu-ray & 4K Ultra HD!
Who’s ready to watch the live action version of How to Train Your Dragon in the comfort of your own home? The digital and physical versions contain more than 75 minutes of never-before-seen bonus content that includes deleted scenes, a gag reel, and more! My family, especially my daughter, are huge fans of the HTTYD franchise. Earlier this year, the live action movie captivated global audiences, earned four Academy Award nominations and … [Read more...]
Family Summer Vacation in Carmel and Monterey Bay!
This post was made possible by a collaboration with Hofsas House Hotel. I was hosted at their Carmel property in exchange for my honest review. I’ve been visiting the Carmel and Monterey Bay area since I was a little girl. I have an uncle who lives in Seaside, California and I have great memories of visiting his family with my parents. We would stay at my uncle’s house and then my dad would drive to Monterey so we could visit the aquarium. Oh, … [Read more...]