Tradition plays a pretty large role in our family. From ceremoniously cutting down our Christmas tree, stringing popcorn and cranberries for garlands on it's branches, taking turns with surprises on the daily advent calendar to attending our local hometown Christmas Parade, the holiday season is...
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I love the laid-back atmosphere of our little beach town. There are few, if any, reasons to get dressed up (or get dressed at all, lets be real) on any given day here in Santa Cruz. The dress code is surfer-chic; On any given day...
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I'm not sure there's another holiday that I have as much fun with as Halloween. I love the changing of the seasons, the apple and pumpkin picking trips, and the costumes. Finding costumes and dressing my kids up is really way more fun as a...
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The Fourth of July used to mean BBQ, picnic blankets, fireworks, festive desserts and lots of family activities. Holidays away from family and friends have been the hardest thing to adjust to after our move. I've always been a big fan and celebrator of holidays, and...
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Well, I didn't think it would happen, but we had a pretty eventful Easter. This was our first major holiday away from any and all family and friends, and it was actually really nice! I was apprehensive about how the day would play out, especially...
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