{Guest Contributor} Deven’s Beach Bag Essentials

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We are simply beach people. For my husband, spending time in the ocean brings peace of mind. For me, having grown up in the Midwest, I still feel amazement and excitement every time I see the twinkling water. And for our kids, going to the beach is just plain fun. We can spend hours on [...]

{DIY} Summer Bucket List

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I can’t help but think that Disney’s Phineas and Ferb theme song best sums this post up: “There’s 104 days of summer vacation And school comes along just to end it So the annual problem for our generation Is finding a good way to spend it Like maybe… “ Summer starts this week in our [...]

A Perfectly Kept House Is A Sign Of A Misspent Life

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Today’s article is written by South Bay blogger, Teri Roughen! Teri will be telling us about her discovery of a fabulous new book that reminds us not to “sweat the small stuff!” To find more articles from Teri, please visit her on Beach City Lifestyle! Enjoy!    Just before the holidays a very good friend [...]

How To Manage Spring Cleaning 2012 – Part 1

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  A clean home brings a sense of inner peace in my busy mommy-world. Now that the weather is warmer and the heater and fire places are no longer in use, I know the time has finally arrived for some good old spring cleaning! I am ready to say goodbye to the winter days and start [...]

Pearl Concierge For A Simplified Life

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This year I aspire to be more present with myself, my family and my friends. One important lesson I learned from 2011 was that it’s okay to challenge myself and take on new activities and responsibilities but that I am still only one person. If I find that from time to time I find I need assistance with some [...]

Organizing Your Way Through Christmas

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Now that Thanksgiving is over and tomorrow we begin December, it is time I start getting geared up and ready for my most favorite time of the year! I strive to be organized for the Holidays ever year, however, I find myself amognst the last minute shoppers at the mall and printing address labels at midnight [...]

Phone Numbers Every Parent Should Know

This week my children had a visit from the local fire department at their preschool. My daughter came home and shared the news that she must, “duck, cover it and roll it out” in the event of a fire and that the number to call for help is “9-9-1.” The things that come out of a [...]

Hiring Myself As Our Housekeeper

TGIF, right?! This week was great and full of activities for both the little ones and even this mommy. Though I enjoyed everything I can’t help but feel like I’m falling behind. I am reminded every day I walk through our front door and am faced with a long list of household duties I’ve been [...]