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5 Tips for Getting Your Child’s Sleep Back On Schedule

by | Dec 15, 2018 | Blog

by Hillary Catherine, Hillary Catherine Sleep Consulting There is nothing like a rainy, cool week (and the kids going back to school) to remind us that summer is over. Done right summer is care-free and full of play dates, beach excursions, and pool days that leave...

The Elf on The Shelf Interview: Behind The Book & Brand

by | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog

Anyone else all about the Elf on the Shelf this time of year? Since 2004, The Elf on the Shelf brand has grown from a single children’s book, written by mother daughter team Chanda Bell and Carol Aebersold as a way to reconnect with each other and share a personal...

GIANT Bubble Recipe – Proven Success!

by | Dec 13, 2018 | Around Town, Arts & Crafts, Blog

Ok, I’m just gonna say it…. I love bubbles, as much if not more than my kids. Yep, that’s right, I love ’em. In that moment when you see that bubble start to form so many beautiful thoughts crowd my busy, overloaded mind that it puts me in that mindful state of being...

Brie En Croute…The Perfect Appetizer for the Holidays!

by | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog, Recipe

Contributor and chef, Anna Gass of the Heirloom Kitchen, was kind enough to share her go-to holiday appetizer recipe with us. She loves Brie (and who doesn’t?) and when you wrap it in a puff pastry and stuff it with sweet filling, it’s simply beyond. You can leave...

3 Local Activities For Your Kids This Winter Break

by | Dec 11, 2018 | Around Town, Blog, Uncategorized

Winter break is a great time for family fun in Thousand Oaks and Conejo Valley. If you’re looking to keep your kids entertained during their break from school, here are a few options! Holiday Ice Rink at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks Looking for some festive...

The Best Backyard Games for All!

by | Dec 6, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Blog

We thought it would be great to do a little refresher on the games we love. We have separated the categories by Littles, Mediums, and Adults to help give you ideas as to what is perfect for you! For Littles Create an Outdoor Chalkboard Head to the local...