by Linda Castillo It’s hard to believe we only have one more month of summer. So why not spend the next few weeks exploring the great outdoors hiking with your loved ones? I had a chance to go hiking with my daughter Audrina at Jack’s Peak County Park in Monterey. It had been awhile since I went hiking and it was the first time for my daughter. It was a bonding … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in Northern California
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Back to School Ready
I can’t believe it’s already time for back to school. Where did the summer go? This past weekend I went back to school shopping for my girls’ new backpacks, school supplies, clothes and shoes. This year I wanted to give their new teachers a small gift to show our appreciation and welcome them for the new school year. These welcome bags that were super easy to put … [Read more...] about Back to School Ready
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo
By Linda Castillo As soon as I clean my house, it quickly gets cluttered again. It is a never-ending battle to fight the clutter. Between my two young girls leaving all their toys around the house to the fact that I don’t have enough storage space for everything, within a day of cleaning, these little stacks of clutter quickly start piling up again. Not only does the … [Read more...] about Tidying Up with Marie Kondo
She’s Got This! by Gold-medal-winning Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez
My girls loved the new book She's Got This from gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnast and bestselling author Laurie Hernandez. Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying—and becoming a gymnast. Laurie imparts important lessons she learned on her way to Olympic glory: You always have to get back up and try again, and you always have to believe in … [Read more...] about She’s Got This! by Gold-medal-winning Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez
Children’s Book Pick: El sándwich de Carla (Spanish Edition)
by Linda Castillo I had a chance to review El sándwich de Carla (Spanish Edition). The book is about Carla’s innovative sandwiches that her classmates tease her about. In between all of the pages with her unique sandwich combinations this funny story has deeper messages of acceptance, tolerance, individuality and creativity. I added this book into my daughter’s library and … [Read more...] about Children’s Book Pick: El sándwich de Carla (Spanish Edition)