Have you been to the San Diego Zoo lately? The Australian Outback offers habitats for the Zoo’s Queensland koalas, parma wallabies, two wombat species and 23 species of Australian birds. The Australian Outback is an exhibit you don’t want to miss The Zoo started plans to expand and diversify the koala area began in 2009…
Sand Dollar Whoopie “It’s Summer!” Pies for Teacher’s Gifts
I really racked my brains coming up with this one. I wanted to make a memorable, edible treat to pass out to my children’s teachers. My kids have about 30 (ish) teachers between the four of them and when you multiply that by Starbucks Giftcards, you can see why we may never be able to…
Macy’s Brasil Premieres at South Coast Plaza
I love it when retailers go out on a limb and make a statement. The Brasil collection at Macy’s arrived with fanfare, Samba, and scantily clad women in full Carnivale regalia. That’s definitely making a statement! This spring, to one of the most talked about countries on earth, Brasil. From Sao Paulo to Rio, and…
Simple Perfect Israeli Cucumber Summer Salad
My garden is giving it up right now and I am able to make my favorite salad in vast quantities. My love of this salad started in Israel where they seem to eat tomatoes and cucumbers with practically everything. I’ve thrown in a few more ingredients because it’s what was fresh yesterday. Everything pictured came…
Drive Through Kid Bike Wash Sprinkler DIY
I wish I had come up with this one all on my own. But credit must be given where credit is due and in this case, it is due to Family Fun Magazine. You can download the basic bike/kid wash plans here. I should note we left out the gate (which is in the plans)….
Spring Wanderlust
It happens every spring. Maybe it’s a sign that I am not actually as grown up as I think I am. Sometime around May Day I get that itch. Summer is coming. Summer break. Summer vacation. No more teachers, no more books. Freedom. At last! I want to hit the road. Get in car. Drive….