If it weren't for the dreaded COVID-19 outbreak our world is currently going through, my family would likely have been headed to Bali for the fourth time! It would have been the third time for my daughters and the fourth time for my husband and I. We love Bali and encourage other families to make it their next vacation destination! Top 5 Reasons to take a vacation to BALI It's a learning EXPERIENCE The FOOD The overall COST So much to EXPLORE To RELAX If you've been wondering, "Out of all the places they could travel in this world, why do they Keep reading...
10 Reasons You Can’t Get out of Debt & How to Fix It
Many of us live beyond our means. We can't help it, it's a normal way of life. However, do you really want to be in debt for the rest of your life? It's definitely not the best way to live. Here are 10 reasons people are stuck in debt and can't get out. Are you guilty of any of these? Do you think you can make some small changes in your life to get out of debt? Here is a great blog on debt that explains you in detail about how not to be in debt for so long. Before we get into the reasons, let's talk a little bit about how you can go about fixing your finances. Being in debt is Keep reading...
Ice Cream Themed Birthday Party
An Ice Cream Birthday Party sounds awesome right? What's a birthday without ice cream? The Ice Cream theme is a fun one, there's so much you do with it to make it lots of fun and enjoyable. My sister threw an Ice Cream Themed Birthday Party for my nieces first birthday. Everything looked great, and although time consuming, it was such fun to put it all together. It all turned out absolutely amazing. I took a bunch of pictures as I was in love with the decor, food and everything about the party. What's a Party without dessert? This Ice Cream Keep reading...
Halloween Time at Disneyland
In early September Disneyland was transformed to celebrate Halloween Time. We arrived just in time to join in on the Halloween festivities and enjoy all the fun decorations. Our first day at Disneyland was on Monday, September 29th. It's been years since I last visited Disneyland, and it was the first trip for both my daughters. The first thing I noticed as we approached the gates was the cute Disney Character Pumpkins above the entry. It's such a festive way to welcome guests into the park. Throughout the park, I noticed cute touches of Fall and Halloween Keep reading...
Top 5 Shows to see in Las Vegas
On our recent trip to Las Vegas, my husband and I were lucky enough to see 5 awesome shows! We were given tickets to Tournament of Kings, but all other shows were purchased on our own. Though shows can be expensive, in my opinion, they are well worth it. If you can, try to go to at least 1 show! Then you can check out these FREE THINGS to do in Las Vegas. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Le Reve Let your senses take flight as you discover an extraordinary world where dreams swim in the air and dance on water. Of all the shows we watched on our Keep reading...
Strawberry Cheesecake Bread Pudding
I log on to Pinterest, and what do I see? A mouthwatering Strawberry Casserole looking at me! I must say, It's hard to stick with healthy eating if you like browsing through Pinterest. I constantly pin the tastiest looking foods, the ones I'm trying to stay away from. When I saw the Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Casserole, I immediate pinned it to my "brunch" board. Lucky for me, my sister was browsing through Pinterest and saw it too. A few days later we were planning our Easter brunch when I mentioned the casserole. Yes, it was still on my mind, and I was looking Keep reading...
How To De-Clutter your Home and Get Organized
My home was over flowing with STUFF! All kinds of stuff, too much stuff, it was so overwhelming. I knew it was time to do something about it. Time to de-clutter and get organized! How did I do it? Separate STUFF into 4 piles. For each area I cleaned, I separated the clutter into different piles. My problem areas were my kitchen counter, my dresser, my desk, my closet, the bathroom closet and the kids bedroom and toy room. So yeah, basically my whole house! I have my dresser right by my bedroom door. It became the prime spot for placing things as Keep reading...
DIY Flower Headband Tutorial
I've seen lots of these adorable flower headbands around, and have even purchased a few. I always wondered how hard they were to make. I'm not the craftiest person, but I thought I'd try making some on my own. I found all of the material to make these headbands at Sunshine Shoppe Supply where you can find craft supplies at wholesale prices. The headbands were surprisingly easy to make. From start to finish, these headbands can be made in just a few minutes. To make a headband you'll need some elastic. I used the Glitter Stretch Elastic for this headband. The elastic comes in many Keep reading...
The 7 Gifts of Christmas
You may have heard of the 4 gifts of Christmas. I think it's a great idea to give kids one item from each category, it makes gift giving simple, and it's nice to know they'll be getting gifts that they need and will really use. This is a perfect list for those who have a hard time coming up with gift ideas. And it's also a great way to prevent yourself from going overboard and buying too many gifts during the Holidays. For some, 7 gifts may seem like a lot, but if you don't have a lot to spend, these 7 items can be purchased with a small budget too. I've listed some ideas Keep reading...
Saving Money For Christmas – 10 Great Tips
Christmas is the one time of the year when a lot of families tend to spend the most money. From gifts, to wrapping paper, parties, and more, all the money we spend really adds up! There's no reason any of us should be going into debt this Holiday season! What can you do to save money this Christmas? 1) Start Shopping Now! Yes, you heard me right. Shop now. If you see something on clearance that would make a great gift for someone you know, buy it. If you see a good deal on some nice led lichtschlauch (LED rope lights) that could be a nice holiday decoration, buy it off! Keep reading...
Summer Vacation – A month on the Island of Oahu
It had been over two years since we'd gone on a family vacation. A getaway was definitely long overdue. Work was slowing down for my husband and he got laid off at the end of May. It was the perfect time for a Summer vacation, which means that we needed to prepare and not just in terms of finding a destination or booking accommodation but also in terms of making our house ready to be empty for a while. After all, we did not want burglars to make merry in our dwelling while we were absent. So we inspected our house security systems-we had the alarm systems replaced, CCTV cameras repaired, Keep reading...
It’s time to Get Fit & Be Healthy…Again!
Back in July 2012 my husband and I had decided to start a journey of being healthy. We got rid of all the unhealthy foods in our house and went shopping for healthy options. We spent time in the grocery store reading labels and were amazed by all the bad stuff they put in the foods we thought were "healthy". Along with eating healthy we also started the Insanity workout. It was intense, a definite challenge, but we pushed through! I had written a post after one month of our workouts showing our progress so far. It felt great that we were doing so well. I could feel my body Keep reading...
