We are a Blue and Gold family tried and true. As a UC Berekely Alumni, my huband is very involved in various activities at the University year round. One event that the entire family takes part in on a yearly basis is Caltopia. Each year as college co-eds prepare to start school, UC Berekely opens …
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UC Berkeley #Caltopia 2014
August 25th, 2014 | Posted by in Family Fun & Events - (Comments Off on UC Berkeley #Caltopia 2014)When Cash or Credit Makes a Difference
August 24th, 2014 | Posted by in Spending Wisely - (6 Comments)I'm sure you have all pulled up to the pump and saw the credit price and the cash price. Well in case you haven't, here in California many of the gas stations have one price for cash/debit customers and another price for customers paying with a credit card The price per gallon can be as …
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Why I Accepted the #ALSIceBucketChallenge
August 19th, 2014 | Posted by in Health & Wellness - (24 Comments) If you are on social media, you have probably heard about the #IceBucketChallenge benefitting ALS. Yesterdy one of my friends called me out and challenged me to take part in this fundraising phenomonon, and I gladly accepted. In 2013 I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I was fortunate to have state of the art …
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Suicide And the Family Left Behind
August 12th, 2014 | Posted by in Health & Wellness - (Comments Off on Suicide And the Family Left Behind)A few years ago my cousin's wife killed herself. She was young, pretty, and a mother of 5 children. Her smile was infectious and her laugh was contagious. She had a heart big as the ocean and loved her children more than anything, yet she battled being bi-polar everyday of her adult life. I didn't …
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Veggie Tales Celery Night Fever DVD Review
August 8th, 2014 | Posted by in Product Reviews - (11 Comments) Recently I had the opportunity to review Veggie Tales Celery Night Fever. It's always a pleasure for me to share my opinions and great finds with my readers, and this review is no different. Once we popped the DVD in the television, it was like a family reunion coming to the big screen. …
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Dollar Store Breakfast of Bagels, Cream Cheese, Yougurt and Fruit only $.90 Per Serving
July 8th, 2014 | Posted by in Uncategorized - (Comments Off on Dollar Store Breakfast of Bagels, Cream Cheese, Yougurt and Fruit only $.90 Per Serving)Check out how we prepared a healthy breakfast for only $.90 a serving from a local dollar store. If we did it then you can too! You can read the complete post here at our sister site Dollar Store Meals For You!
Ready.gov How To Prepare For A Hurricane Guide Download
July 7th, 2014 | Posted by in Uncategorized - (Comments Off on Ready.gov How To Prepare For A Hurricane Guide Download)Each year hurricanes cause billions of dollars worth of damage here in the United States. Entire towns have been wiped off the map and lives have been ripped apart as a result of these violent winds and rains. Since hurricanes are considered to be an act of God, there is really nothing we can do …
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Frozen Cookies and Cream Sandwiches
June 24th, 2014 | Posted by in Recipes - (Comments Off on Frozen Cookies and Cream Sandwiches)Our sister blog Fantabuless Foods and Travels has posted a quick and easy dessert treat that the who family will enjoy. Check it out and let us know what you think!
Kid Friendly No Bake S’mores
June 18th, 2014 | Posted by in Recipes - (Comments Off on Kid Friendly No Bake S’mores)Check out this fun s'mores recipe from our sister blog Fantabuless Foods and Travels. With Summer in full swing it's time to stock up on all the fixins for these yummy treats! You can find the recipe and the full post over here.
Ben’s Garden Desk Set Review
June 18th, 2014 | Posted by in Product Reviews - (Comments Off on Ben’s Garden Desk Set Review)Sponsored The Story of Ben's Garden It all started back in 1992, when Ben Busko was just 8 years old, selling découpage inspired by his garden. Armed with a paint brush, Ben developed his design sensibility and technique piece by piece; using imagery, a colorful palette and, words in entirely new ways; and BEN’S GARDEN …
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