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I decided to work with the Yes on Prop 22 campaign because I am a fan of the gig economy. Gigs make sense. They make it possible for people to earn extra money, and work on a schedule and in a way, that works for them. Gigs also make my life a lot easier. Any…
ProjeX came to the rescue for us during the quarantine, providing a fun activity for all ages – home arcade style. Disclosure: I recieved a ProjeX game for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own. Question: What do you do to have some fun at home during quarantine, when you are stuck…
Need a quick, simple mask pattern for donation masks or for making a bunch of easy to wear and wash masks? Like the idea of a mask that doubles as a headband so you are unlikely to forget it or lose it? Ta da! I’ve finally done it – I cracked the code for an…
With all the DIY masks on the market right now, I can’t help but wonder how well DIY masks really work, especially compared with the traditional disposable medical masks we are all more familiar with – you know the ones that cannot be found now for love or money. To be sure, something is better…
Who knew that Animal Crossing New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch would be the ticket to us surviving the Quarantine without losing our minds? Nintendo provided us with a download code for Animal Crossing New Horizons for the purpose of this review. All opinions are our own. When this soothing game came out, I thought…
Today is National Brothers and Sisters Day… I’m celebrating with my husband’s family and my kids. Not that we’re doing anything super fancy or special. But that is the thing about kicking back with your siblings. You don’t have to get dressed up. This post has been sponsored by Top Agency. All opinions and goofy…
Independent studies have shown that non woven DIY blue shop towel masks are taking advantage of what is possibly the best filtering fabric for homemade masks. Now everyone is making masks out of shop towels! I don’t find them comfy next to my skin, however. I still prefer a soft cotton. And I can’t be…
Let me tell you, these Trumpentaschen are the best Hamantaschen ever. They are also the best cookies ever. I know cookies. They sport a nutty orange dough and delectable imPEACHment filling. The sour lemon comb over is literally the frosting. But don’t forget the extra tiny balls! These Trumpentaschen are a completely original recipe, and…
Every year we keep a bunch of gift cards on hand for teacher gifting. We also like to recycled used and new (zero value) gift cards for other projects. This year we made a wreath out of Starbucks gift cards, that came out so lovely, it had me thinking. One of our favorite things to…
I’ve always wanted an oil menorah to use in my home at Hanukkah. But I thought oil burning menorahs were difficult to make/use. Turns out they are super simple! Here’s how we made ours. Making an Oil Menorah is Easier than Most Candle Burning Menorahs! In the past when I researched turning a regular candle…
My family wanted a Disney Marvel Menorah for Hanukkah this year. So I came up with this project and after some amazing transformations, I made the Marvel Menorah a thing. Who’s a superhero now? 2019 was the year I finally embraced the MCU (Marvel Classic Universe). So naturally, I made a Disney Marvel menorah to…
The Ugly Hanukkah Sweater Round up is here! Finally there’s some festive holiday clothing for us members of the tribe. Shopping for an Ugly Hanukkah Sweater is a real thing now No more resorting to lame DIY attempts with a dreidel and glue gun. You can do better than that. In fact, these knit monstrosities…
It’s December, which means it’s time for sharing some Hanukkah blessings! I can’t wait to show you this year’s handmade Hanukkah menorahs, Hanukkah crafts and our latest DIY Menorahs for kids. Hanukkah has always been one of my favorite holidays, and not just because there are presents and sufganiyot/doughnuts, though it’s a potent combo. For…
I am obsessed with finding peppermint chapstick, mint lip balms and the best mint lip glosses. My obsession probably started on a brutally cold east coast winter when some kind soul handed me a tiny tub of Carmex. Sweet cooling relief! How could I go back to a non minty/mentholated lip treatment? I’ve since ditched…
I’m grateful for my grandmother’s recipes that have stood the test of time. She is the inspiration for these charming pumpkin-pie spice scented Thanksgiving Pinwheel Cookies. There’s a lot of heart in these! Of all my cookie recipes, my grandmother’s Pinwheel Cookies are my favorite. I’ve used the same basic recipe and adapted it to…
We love to share Thanksgiving and this week we are ready to take the show on the road, bringing a Gratitude Jar when we attend Thanksgiving dinner at a family member’s house. We have so much to be thankful for. For starters – I am thankful that we are being hosted this year. The perfect…
Dieting is hard work. Keto travel can be tricky. It’s not like you’re likely to encounter a keto buffet at an all inclusive resort, right? Could I navigate my way past the cream puffs and still have a great vacation? I visited Beaches Turks and Caicos for Social Media on the Sand and part of…
Does your Dishwasher get your dishes clean AND dry? Is that too much to ask for? Here’s the answer if you have been looking for a dishwasher that dries. Thanks to Best Buy for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. I’ve spent years looking for a dishwasher that dries everything. Not just the…
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, and leaves his (or her) family feeling floppy. Hotel Irvine has the remedy, having created a hybrid hotel that serves the needs of both families and business travelers beautifully. It’s genius. A hotel like this makes perfect sense here in Orange County – we’ve got…
No holiday travel plans for us this year. We’ll be spending the holiday at home in Southern California. I guess I will just have to plan a holiday staycation – complete with the typical Instagram travel style photos I usually take when my holiday travels take me farther afield. I wish I was jetting off…
Last February we went whale watching in Baja and we still can’t believe what happened on this family bucket list trip. Sometimes, when traveling, you wake up in the middle of the night and aren’t sure where you are. When you wake up to the splashes and explosive exhalation of massive gray whales cavorting in…