Because, my husband's family lives in San Diego, CA we've always loved taking our kids down there for a great kid-friendly vacation. It's a great way to enjoy the sunshine and attractions and also to visit family. With 70 miles of beaches, world-class attractions like the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld, and year-around mild temperatures, it's no wonder San Diego consistently ranks among the top destinations for family vacations. There is just so much to do in San Diego. It really is a great … [Read more...]
6 Foods That Are Probably Not Gluten Free
Gluten is a wheat protein that has gotten a lot of attention in the past few years. More and more people are discovering a gluten intolerance or finding out that gluten exasperates a condition that they have. Gluten also bloats the belly, giving people what is known as “gluten gut”. Many of these factors are making more people opt for a gluten-free lifestyle. It’s difficult to do when you’re unsure about what contains gluten. Everyone knows that bread and pasta contain gluten, but that’s not … [Read more...]
The Kids’ Zone at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is Awesome!
This is a sponsored post with Hotel Murano and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. The love for this zoo is mine alone. We've visited the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium once with our kids and had a great experience. My son was pretty young and didn't remember it at all. So we knew it was time to go back for a second visit. (Honestly, we can't wait for the chance to go back again!) When we walked in, we turned left and visited the Kids' Zone first. My kids did not want to leave. They … [Read more...]
Vocabulary Building with Word Party!
School might be out for the summer, but kids never stop learning. Even on Netflix! Word Party is the new vocabulary building show from The Jim Henson Company that follows four adorable baby animals as they sing, dance and play. The show invites our youngest viewers to help teach the baby animals new words, practice these new words themselves, and celebrate these achievements with a "Word Party!" Word Party is produced using the groundbreaking Henson Digital Puppetry Studio, a proprietary … [Read more...]
Vegan Garbanzo Oat Burger Recipe (Cindy White’s Big Mac)
This is a sponsored post by Oroweat® Bread. All opinions are mine alone. In 2000, my husband and I left Washington state and moved to California. My hubby attended a Bible college and began work in ministry. We were in California for 9 years before we moved back home to Washington, where he still works in ministry. While we were in Rocklin, California we met a great couple, The Whites. They were vegan and when they made us food -- it was amazing. Cindy White shared a recipe with me … [Read more...]
We Travel. I Need Quality Silk Plants Only.
We travel quite a bit in the summer. Which is fun, but having a back yard garden and having indoor live plants doesn't work well with our lifestyle. I'd love to have both at my home, but instead, I visit our local organic farm for fresh produce, and I decorate with silk plants. Do you decorate with silk flowers? Here in Washington state, we have great lavender fields. We've also planted some lavender plants in our front yard (those are more hearty and don't need as much care as a garden). … [Read more...]
Visiting Tacoma, WA? Stay at Hotel Murano
This is a sponsored travel post. All opinions are mine alone. We travel a lot in the summer with our kids. We like to try new things and have a great time building memories with our kids. It's nice when we can take advantage of local family fun. Tacoma, WA isn't too far from our home and this summer Hotel Murano, the only 4-Star hotel in Tacoma is offering some amazing packages perfect for family fun. My husband and I appreciate car trips that take two hours or less. With two kids that … [Read more...]
