For me, summer is this close! 5 more days of school and then we will be out! These last two weeks have been such a long stretch of work… mostly because there is so much to look forward to this summer. Kitchen remodel starts Monday, then a fun trip with the kiddos from school, and … More TGIF- fun finds
Happy Friday! It has been an absolutely beautiful week here in Ventura County and I have been loving the weather… and the nearness of summer! I have been looking for the perfect black midi skirt for my travels this summer… and I finally found it! The Release Midi Skirt from Athleta is perfection. Wrinkle resistant, … More TGIF- fun finds
Welcome to May! I love this month…. the promise of so much fun with summer coming up, the completion of the school year, the warmer weather and longer days…. it’s all good stuff! This past week has been filled with so much baking! Some very lucky students who are testing for both AP and IB … More TGIF – fun finds
Well, April flew by…right?!?! I cannot believe that May begins this weekend! And when I say I can’t believe it – I mean I am so freaking excited for May and then June…. ahhhh, the sweetness of spring (and the end of the school year!) Over Spring Break I saw the sweetest film, Belfast. I … More TGIF – fun finds
Now that Spring Break is officially over and school is back in session, I want to take a moment to reflect on the most laid-back, relaxing vacation we have had in a long time! Spring break was an at-home affair this year. Usually we would load up the RV to head somewhere, but with the … More Spring Break Recap
Last weekend we decided to getaway, and meet some friends in Oceanside, CA for an amazing, RELAXING pre-Spring Break adventure. Oceanside is just north of San Diego, and should be about a 2-ish hour drive for us (without traffic, of course!) Greg and I have not been there for at least 14 years – when … More Weekend Getaway – Oceanside
Happy April! Tis the month of Spring Break… and I am so excited! After a massive rain storm earlier this week, everything around here seems so fresh and new! I had such a fun cookie order this week – for a bridal shower! It was my first time working with gold edible paint and I … More TGIF – fun finds
It is the LAST FRIDAY OF MARCH!!! The longest month of the school year is over… and it actually ended up flying by! Guys… April, May, and then June…. we are almost there! One of my very sweet little students brought me a gift last week, a box of homemade macaroons! I was floored by … More TGIF – fun finds
Happy Friday! Does anyone else feel that the world is out of control this week? With everything that is happening in Ukraine, our country… hell, even locally – it seems a bit overwhelming at times. Being a history teacher the kids constantly want to unpack what is happening in Europe right now and it keeps … More TGIF – fun finds
Happy Friday! This month just keeps on going and I am pleasantly surprised with how quickly the weeks are flying by. March is typically such a drag – and this one just doesn’t seem to be! Can we take a moment to appreciate my friend Jill’s talent at making the perfect cocktail? I was blessed … More TGIF- fun finds
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