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Fall is my favorite time of the year, also the time of our son's birth. The cool crisp air, the change of color in trees, football everywhere, fall festivals and holidays right around the corner; I love it all. Of course Seth is really looking forward to his birthday, and all of the following activities we will be enjoying this season.

Fall Foliage: This has got to be one of the best gifts from nature to us. The beautiful colors of the tree as their leaves change to different shades of Orange.… Continue

I and my husband both drive 4 cylinder sedans which give great mileage. Even so, I'm always looking to find ways to
cut cost on gas. It's not a technical guide, but some things which are common sense, yet we tend to overlook. The following are some methods I use:

Roll Down the Windows: This is so simple, yet we're so used to having the AC on, that we tend to forget to roll down our windows once in a while. I don't do this in the summer, but hey it's Fall! There's nothing like feeling a nice fal… Continue

My last post was 11 Must Have Free I Phone Apps for Travel . Continuing with the theme, is this post, for Moms.
These are my favorite iPhone apps, because they work really well around my lifestyle as a Mom.

White Noise: If you have an infant, who refuses to go to sleep, this might just be what you need. It has sounds

by K!T flickrof the Ocean waves, rain, train tract, fan, thunder storm, chirping crickets. Seth is almost 3, and he loves to fall asleep to the ocean waves crashing on the beach s… Continue

Now that we have these applications for our phones to virtually do anything, I wonder how we survived without them
for so long. In 20 years our kids might say something like, "Mom what do you mean you had cell phones without any apps? How did you find your way around town, or find your favorite restaurant?"

The following are free i Phone apps, that really helps during travel, or other times too.

Skype: Can't say enough about Skype. If I got a nickle every time I talk about them, I'd be rich! I… Continue

One place Orange County in Southern California has plenty of, are the beaches. The hard part is choosing which ones to go to, because there are so many, and each of the beaches have different things to offer and their unique personalities. The beaches and their cities might just be several miles apart, but bring different environment, surroundings, and atmosphere to enjoy.

Huntington Beach: Yes the city beach area is quite commercial, and touristy, and no I don't surf, but I absolutely love thi… Continue