How to Make This Year’s Extra Day Extra Special

Ideas for Celebrating Leap Year 2016

If you’ve looked closely at the calendar this February 2016, you most likely have realized that we have a Leap Day (February 29th) this year. Leap Year happens once every four years and there are a lot of ideas out there on how to make this “extra day”an extra special one. Let’s take a closer […]

A Novice’s Guide to Making Cake Pops

What I Learned About Making These Delectable Treats

Cake Pops! A perfect portion of cake that can turn any day into a mini celebration! You’ve probably seen cake pops – at a party or at your local Starbucks – and you may have even eaten one or two (or more). But, have you ever made cake pops? I have been fascinated with cake […]

How to Send Some Very Disney Valentines

Roundup of Disney DIY Valentine’s Crafts

What is it about a homemade Valentine card or treat that makes it feel more special? Exchanging Valentines, especially handmade ones, is a simple a way to show others that we are thinking of them in a thoughtful and caring way. It’s February and Valentine’s Day is nearly here. A quick internet search, particularly on […]

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Gung Hay Fat Choy!  Happy Lunar New Year!  The Year of the Monkey (4714) officially begins Monday, February 8, 2016. There are several places in San Diego where you too can celebrate the Chinese New Year – some of them start this weekend so let’s take a look at this year’s offerings: Lunar New Year Festival at […]

Sharing Your World with a Smart Phone

What I Learned By Doing the #NaturePhotoChallenge

If you’re on Facebook or Instagram you may have seen the “Nature Photo Challenge” pictures that are being posted recently. Here’s how it works – you receive an invitation to take and post a nature photo for 7 days and tag the person who nominated you and also select a new person to join the […]