Throwback Thursday: Favorite Kid Halloween Costumes
Our Kids’ Favorite Halloween Costumes: From Game of Thrones to Moana Halloween is always a big event in our house, and over the years, we’ve gone through a lot of different costume ideas. From the worlds of Westeros to tropical islands, our kids have rocked some amazing looks. If you’re looking for inspiration this Halloween, […]
10 Trendy Halloween Costumes for Siblings and Families in 2024
Halloween is fast approaching, and if you’re looking for the perfect family or sibling costume ideas, I’ve got you covered! Group costumes are a fun way to showcase family unity while embracing the Halloween spirit. I’ve curated some of my top Halloween costumes on Amazon for Halloween 2024. Whether you’re dressing up siblings or creating […]
Spring Break in Spain : Discovering the Charm of Madrid
Part 3 of 3 For our 2022 Spring Break adventure, we packed our bags and headed to Spain, kicking off an unforgettable journey that took us to three incredible cities: Malaga, Marbella, and Madrid. In this third and final post of the series, we topped off our trip in the capital city of Madrid. Click […]
Throwback Thursday : Graduation Day
Gabby’s High School Graduation: A Journey of Strength, Achievement, and Growth Graduation Day May 22nd, 2014 A High School Graduate in Our Midst! About ten years ago, we celebrated a major milestone—Gabby officially closed the chapter on her high school journey. With honors, grace, and confidence, she walked across that stage, marking the […]
Spring Break in Spain: Sun Drenched Marbella
Part 2 of 3 For our 2022 Spring Break adventure, we packed our bags and headed to Spain, kicking off an unforgettable journey that took us to three incredible cities: Malaga, Marbella, and Madrid. In this second post of the series, I’m diving into the beauty of Marbella. Our journey through Spain continued by car […]
Spring Break in Spain: Exploring the Best of Malaga
Part 1 of 3 For our 2022 Spring Break adventure, we packed our bags and headed to Spain, kicking off an unforgettable journey that took us to three incredible cities: Malaga, Marbella, and Madrid. In this first post of our series, I’m diving into the magic of Malaga and sharing how we made our way […]
Book Review: Parable of the Talents
Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler – A Powerful Sequel that Deepens the Dystopian Vision Parable of the Talents, the sequel to Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower, takes the dystopian world she created and plunges even deeper into its chilling realities. First published in 1998, this novel continues to resonate in 2024, offering […]
Book Review : Parable of the Sower
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler was first published in 1993, but fast forward to 2024, and this chilling dystopian novel feels eerily relevant. Butler’s vision of a near-future America teetering on the edge of collapse is a stark reflection of the societal and political challenges we face today. The parallels between Butler’s fictional […]
Ultimate Travel Hack: The Best Suitcase with Built-In Scooter for Kids and Tweens
The Salinas kids have become seasoned travelers, having visited 13 countries, numerous U.S. cities, and logged countless flights. These little road warriors now measure distance in in-flight movies and have spirited debates about the merits of Paris Disney versus Tokyo Disney. Traveling with my kids is one of the greatest joys of parenting. There’s nothing […]
Nerf Battle Birthday Party
Ultimate Nerf Battle Birthday Party: Printable Signs and Inflatables for a Perfect Backyard War! When Ike turned 8, he was Nerf obsessed! We knew we had to throw him the ultimate birthday party that would be as epic as his energy levels. Enter: The Nerf Battle Birthday. It was a hit—filled with action, laughter, […]