Spring break will be coming up here in California next month. We follow the traditional Easter Break calendar so wherever Easter falls is when we get the break. With my son getting ready for college, we know that there is only a few more opportunities for us to vacation together as a family. Sad … [Read more...] about Planning for a Family Vacation
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Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries
Today is a special day here for me and my hubby. Today marks our 20th wedding anniversary! It is hard to believe that so many years have passed so quickly. It really does not seem like it has been that long. Amazing! This week has been a super busy week and honestly I have not had any time to plan … [Read more...] about Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries
Gardening: California Poppies
One of the reasons I love spring so much in California is that is when the California Poppies bloom. They do not last very long - only about 2 or 3 weeks, but when they do come out, it is stunning. We have a section of freeway that runs from my town up to the next town and they threw millions of … [Read more...] about Gardening: California Poppies
When We Lose Those That We Love…
Good morning. If you have been following our blog for the past few years you will have read many posts over the years about my great auntie. I was very close to my auntie who helped my single mother raise us kids. Auntie was like a grandmother to me. After my uncle passed almost 6 years ago we … [Read more...] about When We Lose Those That We Love…
Mighty Leaf Tea Spa Week Sweepstakes
I am a big tea drinker...I love it hot and I love it cold. In a few weeks I will be featuring another great review and giveaway sponsored by Mighty Leaf Tea but in the meantime I wanted to share this Mighty Leaf Tea Spa Week Sweepstakes with all of you! The grand prize is two nights of luxury … [Read more...] about Mighty Leaf Tea Spa Week Sweepstakes
Two Classy Chics – Week in Review for March 21st
Welcome to our Friday ~ Week in Review post! We will be doing these posts every Friday to update you all on what happened throughout the week, so everyone can get caught up on the things they may of missed! Quote of the Week: Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. … [Read more...] about Two Classy Chics – Week in Review for March 21st
Favorite Spring Flowers – Geraniums
I love spring, don't you? In the west, we get it a lot earlier than many of the other areas of the country. By February everything is budding and the bees are busy pollinating. By early March, all of the bulbs start popping out of the dirt with beautiful spring flowers! I love seeing what will come … [Read more...] about Favorite Spring Flowers – Geraniums
Official First Day of Spring
Good morning everyone! Welcome to Thursday, March 20th...the first official day of Spring! Today happens to be my dad's birthday (Happy Birthday Dad)...love ya! Do you do anything special to welcome in the First Day of Spring or the First Weekend of Spring? We always have a nice dinner on this … [Read more...] about Official First Day of Spring