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Things to Do in L.A. with Kids
We are heading to Los Angeles for Fall Break! Matt and I know that our time with our young boys is going to go by fast, and we try to think of ways to savor it as much as possible. For us, going on as many family vacations as possible is one of those ways. At my school, we have a Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer Break every year. These vacations are a time to build so many memories.
Here’s what we’re thinking for L.A. (please chime in if you have other ideas!).- The Farmer’s Market for lunch
- Date night at the Hollywood Bowl to watch concert
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Preventing Holiday Stress: Holiday To-Do List
- Lower our expectations–literally cross off the number of things on our to-do list.
- Get started earlier.
My personal preference is a combination of both these strategies. Here’s what I want to accomplish this year:Make holiday cards like last year.- I need to draft the text for our holiday cards.
- Ask Matt to select the photos for our holiday card.
- Get the card designed.
- Get the card printed.
- Pick up stamps.
- Get updated addresses from my friends and family.
- Stuff all the envelopes.
- And send!
Purchase all my gifts and get them wrapped before Thanksgiving.- Make a
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Halloweeeeeeeeen!
We are now entering into All-the-Holidays-Start-Coming-So-Fast territory. Halloween will be here next month. Then Thanksgiving. And then Christmas.I need to have a yearly list of everything that needs to get done around this time. I’ll save that for another post!As for Halloween, it’s one of my favorite holidays. I used to love it more before I had children. I know that sounds weird, but I loved spending a lot of time making an awesome costume for myself. Now that I’m responsible for 3-4 costumes, it’s a lot less fun. I now do a combination of handmade + buy some stuff so I’m not so stressed out.I thought… Read More