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FREE Admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park for Firefighters!

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is showing its appreciation for Firefighters in a big way!  The entire month of September 2019, Firefighters can enjoy FREE admission to the San…
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DIY Edna Mode Costume

Edna Mode Costume – The BEST No Sew Edna Mode Costume!

Our kids love The Incredibles.  We love both movies and we knew this year that we had to let our littlest dress up at Edna Mode for Halloween.  Edna Mode…
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strawberry muffin recipe easy

Double Strawberry Crunch Muffins Recipe

Easy recipes that we can make ahead are saving us during the Back to School season.  Today, Smart and Final has shared a delicious Double Strawberry Crunch muffin recipe.  Muffins…
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losing a spouse unexpectedly

When it is too late to re-evaluate your Life Insurance….

Life insurance is something we know we need, but it really isn’t something we want to think about.  My friend, Kara speaks publicly about how she lost her husband tragically…
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dancing with the stars

What it is like to be in the audience for Dancing With The Stars

Dancing with the Stars is a huge hit on ABC. Did you know you can get free tickets to be in the audience of Dancing With the Stars?  Below we…
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Freeze Gogo Squeez in the freezer

FREEZE your Gogo Squeez – Mom Hack!

Back to school is here! With temperatures still so high, parents are looking for ways to keep lunches cold until lunchtime.  Our favorite lunch box hack is to include a…
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museum day free admission

“Museum Day” Free Museum Entry September 15th – Nationwide!

Kids are back to school, but make sure you do not miss Smithsonian’s Museum Day!  On September 21st, museums across the nation are opening their doors to visitors for free!…
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Its OK to not buy school pictures

It’s OK to not buy school pictures

It is that time of year again. Back to school is here with budget busting purchases around every corner.  I have found that we are able to keep our costs…
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Thrifted Honey Lemon Costume – DIY

My daughter’s favorite super hero will forever be quirky “Honey Lemon” from Big Her 6.  Honey Lemon is funny, brave, and really smart.  Honey Lemon is such a strong role…
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So how are things going?

Earlier this year I announced that we would be blogging a lot less.  I shared our 2019 goals in January and I thought it might be time to revisit those…
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Highlights Along the Way
Kate and family

Hi! My name is Kate, welcome to my little corner of the internet! A little about me, I am a wife, a mommy, and a blogger. I love adoption, Disney, exploring SoCal, and encouraging my kids to eat healthy. Grab a cup of coffee, hang out for a while, and please invite a friend….

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