This post is sponsored by Whitney Ranch but as always, the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Thank you for supporting The Heart of Dani! I must admit, I am always looking at homes and could be up for a move at any given time. Since Kolton will be in kindergarten next year, these …
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Tips for Disneyland with Kids
With summer approaching, I am sure many families are planning a trip to Disneyland! We did our first Disneyland trip with Kolton and Shayne in November, and learned so much about how to make the most of our vacation. While Disneyland is definitely the most magical place on Earth, there are several tricks to making …
The Beauty of Spontaneity
I tend to over-plan and over-organize often. With so many things on my plate constantly, sometimes the good times end up feeling like a chore that I am rushing through to get to the next task. I have to actually plan to not plan! Ironic…right? Yesterday we decided to play hooky from everything and packed …
Home is Where the Heart is :: Wayland Homes, Livermore
This is a sponsored post but all opinions expressed are my own We are still in the process of buying our first home. About eight months ago, we moved and wanted to be sure we love where we are living before taking the leap of owning. In the meantime, we love bringing the kids and …
All Things Disney Junior™ :: It’s FRiYAY!
This post is sponsored by Disney Junior™ but the thoughts and opinions as always, are all mine. Both of my kids have been HUGE fans of everything Disney Junior™ since they were old enough to sit through a show. Kolton learned the theme song for Mickey Mouse Clubhouse before he could even talk, by dancing …
Sick on Vacay :: Notes from a Terrified Mommy
We just got home from our annual family trip to Lake Tahoe. This trip is so very special for our family. It is a time we all come together, leave the everyday hustle and bustle, and relax and enjoy the beautiful lake life. This year, we had an unexpected situation that scared this mommy half …
3 Days at the Beach :: Santa Cruz, CA
With our upcoming, adult only Maui trip just around the corner, we wanted to do something extra special for Kolton and Shayne before we have to say goodbye for four nights. After laying out some options, we decide that a mini trip to Santa Cruz (only 45 minutes away), would be perfect for us. Long …
Overcoming the Rainy Day Blues
I grew up here in Cali and last month, we have had more rain than I can remember. Apparently, the last time it rained this much was in 1989! At first, we all were embracing the rain after having a severe drought. Then, it just would not quit. The damns started overflowing, and people were even …
Monterey Bay Aquarium :: The Beauty of the Bay
During the beginning of our trip to Carmel, we knew that we wanted to take the little ones to The Monterey Bay Aquarium. It is such a wonderful educational place for them to learn the importance of protecting our wildlife and also a wonderful place for them to play and discover. The Monterey Bay Aquarium …