Does your child like to draw the same character over and over again? Consider turning that character into a special toy for him or her! Vancouver mom and artist Wendy Tsao creates soft toys based on children’s drawings via her business, Child’s Own Studio (childsown.com). She created the business in 2007 after making a soft …

Happy National Hot And Spicy Food Day! There is pretty much a National Food Day for every food: some are very silly, and some, like hot and spicy foods, should definitely be celebrated. I guess you could say I’m a wimp because my spicy food tolerance is very, very low. My husband, on the other …

My family and I moved to Pasadena 5 months ago and we love our new city so much. I was born and raised in Los Angeles so I was always familiar with this city and visited it many times, but had never lived here until now. What I love most about Pasadena is that we …

I’ve always been a reader. Not a fast one, but definitely a reader who thoroughly enjoys a good story and always has a new book on the radar. When I was young I would alphabetize my book collection like the library and, with pretend library cards, check out my book friends to my sisters 🙂 …

Cooking is a passion of mine that I hope to be able to pass onto my children, but it won’t happen on its own. It will take me asking my kids to get involved with cooking our meals and helping out to see if they can discover a love for cooking like I did. So …

Need to make room for all the holiday toys your little ones received, or just need to get rid of outgrown playthings? Here are some ideas for what to do with new and gently used toys: Donate them:  Bring toys to your local Goodwill or Salvation Army donation site, or schedule a time for the Salvation …

In the winter there is nothing better than whipping up a warm batch of soup in the afternoon for dinner preparation. It’s so cozy to heat up the kitchen as you cook and then nourish your belly before bedtime. This Italian Wedding Soup fits the bill when it comes to winter soups. Plus, thanks to …

I have a terrible sweet tooth that gets me into a lot of trouble, and because I was tired of feeling like I had no power over my cravings, I decided to do something about it. I didn’t need to lose weight, I just wanted to be a healthier me and simply feel better. I’m …

This year my daughter started preschool. Two afternoons each week she skips into her class and sings, learns and crafts her little heart out for 2 1/2 hours. At pick-up she is always thrilled to show off her day’s work. I’m equally as thrilled to see her creativity 🙂 Sometimes her projects are small and …

Today is National Bean Day – yes, there is actually a national food holiday set aside just for beans! How weird awesome is that?! In honor of this special day, I’ve compiled a list of delicious recipes that include main courses, side dishes,snacks, and even a dessert with beans! Take a look and whip up …

We just recently moved and our new house is bigger than anything else we’ve ever had before. We are used to small space living and don’t quite know what to do with all the extra space we now have.   We have a playroom for my son in this new house and I have been …

What’s New Years Eve without fabulous drinks? Today I’ve rounded up some amazing cocktails and mocktails that are perfect for New Years! My husband appreciates a good cocktail where I am not a drinker myself at all. Because of this we always appreciate parties that serve both alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages! And if you’ve …