Are You Going to Mom’s Nite Out with MommyJuice Wines on 5/9?

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This is not a sponsored post.  I have been invited to the Mom’s Nite Out with MommyJuice Wines at the Clos LaChance Winery.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. I was recently introduced to MommyJuice Wines and am excited to attend the Mom’s Nite Out on Thursday, May 9th from 6:00 – [...]

Making Memories with Our Family at the Hyundai Epic Playdate

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Last weekend, our family had the opportunity to attend the Hyundai Epic Playdate in Goleta, California at the Dos Pueblos Ranch and it was so much fun!  Not only did I connect with an amazing brand, but it was an awesome family bonding experience!  Frank and I took our six kids (4 boys and 2 [...]

I’m Going to Mom 2.0 Summit! Are You Going?

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I have been blogging now for almost five years at The Mommy-Files and this will be my third big conference I’ve attended, but my first time to Mom 2.0 Summit!  Yeah – that is less than 1 conference a year!  However, 2 out of the 3 conferences I paid for myself (that’s right – NO [...]

Children’s Day Celebration in Mexico City, Mexico

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Today is April 30th, and in Mexico City it is also Día del Niño, or Children’s Day.  Mexico City prepares for one its largest festivities of the year. For the entire month, the nation’s capital celebrates the young with a line-up of activities and offerings taking place at different venues throughout the city. The Centro Cultural José [...]

Visiting Miami? Where to Find the Best Car Rentals!

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I’ve been to Florida a few times and usually have to rent a car to get around.  When I look for a rental car, I want a company who provides reliable rental cars and great customer service.  I also want to find a budget-friendly deal.  So where do you go to look for Car Rental [...]

Travel in Luxury – The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California

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Our family recently traveled down to Carlsbad, California for the KIA Classic.  We had the opportunity to test drive a gorgeous car (the 2014 KIA Sorento SX), visit LEGOLAND California, walk the grounds of the KIA Classic, and stay in the luxurious and family-friendly Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California.  It was an awesome [...]

Top 10 Things to Do When Visiting LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA

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At the end of March, Frank, the boys and I all headed down to Carlsbad for the KIA Classic and for some fun family time at LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA.  The boys and I had never been there before and they had been asking for quite some time when they could visit LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA.  When I received [...]

Planning Your Next Budget Vacation

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Vacation period is fast approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about your next family break. Whether it’s going to be a couple of days or a couple of weeks, it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune, as long as you’re thrifty with your spending and practical in your planning. This guide from PassSmart [...]

Our Life in Pictures – Visiting LEGOLAND Hotel in Carlsbad, California

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Doesn’t the LEGOLAND Hotel look gorgeous?  This is where the pool was located.   Guess where we went this past Spring Break?  I had the opportunity to take the three boys (on my own) to the LEGOLAND Hotel in Carlsbad, California and it was awesome!  They did not want to leave and kept asking if [...]

Calling All Central Coast Shoppers!!!

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This weekend, Moo La La Boutique is having it’s Semi-Annual Consignment Sale on the Central Coast!  This is my first year participating in the Consignment Sale and I am so excited to learn about all of the goodies everyone will leave with.  Moo La La Boutique is a Seasonal Children’s Consignment Event that specializes in [...]

Taking a Road Trip with the 2014 KIA Sorento SX

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We had rented KIA Soul when we traveled to Florida and that was pretty much the only KIA experience we have ever had.  I was thrilled to recently have the opportunity to test drive the 2014 KIA Sorento SX AWD in Remington Red.  I have to admit, I pretty much fell in love with this [...]

Experiencing the KIA Classic

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If you know me, you know that our family lives on a golf course!  I have been golfing and love it, but I have never attended a live LPGA event.  However, I did this past week – the KIA Classic.  My family and I were invited to Carlsbad to stay in the gorgeous Park Hyatt [...]

“The Croods” – Croodaceous Creatures & Worlds

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In February, I had the opportunity to attend the Family Blogger Summit.  It was awesome meeting the team behind the adventurous and hilarious animated film, “The Croods.”  While there, we not only got to watch “The Croods” in 3D, but we also got to learn more about the making of the film.  It was an [...]

Meet “The Croods” – The First Modern Family

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Meet “The Croods” – Parent Blogger Summit 2013 I was recently invited to an awesome event held by 20th Century Fox and Dreamworks Animation – “The Croods” Parent Blogger Summit!  I had seen previews of the movie, but nothing prepared me for this family-friendly, adventure-filled animated movie.  The cast and story was awesome – and [...]

Hosting an Awesome Egg Hunt This Easter

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Can you believe that Easter is just around the corner?  Hard to believe the festive holiday involving Easter baskets, bunnies, and egg hunts is almost here!  I have had my fair share of both participating in and hosting Easter Egg Hunts – both as a child and now with children of my own.  Here are [...]