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My Guide to the Best Restaurants in Orange County

You may have heard me mention it here before a time or two ;), but I am a So Cal girl through and through. I was born and raised in San Diego and then transplanted to south Orange County 20 years ago when I got married and started my own family. I remember the day … Read more

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Happy New Year! Top 10 Posts of the Year

What a wild year this has been! It’s also been dare I say a bit wonderful? For all the trouble and uncertainty, loss and worry, contention and fear that 2020 brought, I have to also say that as I look back on this year I find many, many blessings and incredible moments that I would … Read more

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DIY Disney Costumes : Easy Mary Poppins Costume

This year’s wild pandemic situation has kind of left Halloween plans a bit up in the air, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to stop celebrating around here! Ash had already decided last year that it was her last year trick or treating, so fortunately she won’t feel like she’s missing out on much even … Read more

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Explore Home Decor Travel Entertaining Shopping Guides Diy Printables Life & Family Recipes Explore All Shop My Favorites Shop All Turn on your JavaScript to view content Latest From The Blog Weekend Wishlist February 23, 2024 Posted By Tammy We have finally reached the end of February and spring is just around the corner. It…

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Fall Home Decor : Fall Kitchen Decorating Ideas

Fall decor in our house doesn’t get a ton of time to really shine.  Between Halloween and Christmas, there just isn’t much time to enjoy it as Christmas seems to creep closer and closer to Halloween each year…not that I’m complaining. 🙂 (I might be one of those crazy people that starts listening to Christmas…

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Pink Peppermint’s Picks

It’s funny how when you have a weekly thing that you do the weeks seem to go even faster! I feel like I was just adding in all of my favorite’s for Labor Day and now here we are and it’s time to start thinking Christmas! I don’t know why, but once school starts I…

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14 Awesome DIY Fall Pumpkins : Spooky Glitter Spider Web No-Carve Pumpkin Idea

As much as I love Halloween, one activity I don’t particularly enjoy is cleaning out the gooey slimy pumpkin guts when it’s time to carve jack-o-lanterns.  No-carve fall pumpkins have quickly moved to the top of my list of favorite Halloween DIY projects since they are cute and don’t involve any guts. 😉 This week…

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Pink Peppermint’s Picks

Happy Wednesday! We are enjoying some family time for fall break this week and it came just at the right time while the weather is still gorgeous.  I have been shooting lots of holiday content this week…I can’t believe how quickly this season feels like it is going to pass.  Ashley’s Halloween costume arrived this…

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Pink Peppermint’s Picks

Jet lag is in full effect right now.  Oh boy is it hitting hard this time!! We had a wonderful trip to London and Paris this last week…they are both beautiful in the fall…even in the rain.  The rain actually made ushering in October feel a but more appropriate.  I’m excited to break out all…

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Macy’s Santaland & Spending Christmas in New York City

Let me just start by saying, spending Christmas in New York City is as magical as it seems in all the movies and on TV.  This amazing city…that I love all year, just outdoes itself at Christmastime.  Macy’s Santaland, ice skating in Central Park, twinkle lights and music everywhere you look…it’s hard to not feel…

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Cupcake Toppers Ideas : DIY Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers

I always love a fast, easy and adorable craft, and that’s exactly what these DIY pom pom cupcake toppers are.  If you are looking for cute cupcakes toppers ideas check out how adorable these are.  Did you see the Fiesta party I recently did for Oriental Trading Co.?  I made these cute cupcake toppers to…

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Disney Gifts for Mom : Awesome Gifts for Disney Lovers

One of my greatest joys in life is gift giving.  I LOVE the challenge of coming up with clever, thoughtful gifts for those that I love.  I don’t always succeed, but I try really hard to pay attention to things that people mention in conversation and watch for clues throughout the year of things I…

Awesome gifts for disny lovers
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Ice Cream Sundae Party Ideas : Ice Cream Party Food

An ice cream party is a timeless classic perfect for any occasion. I remember back when I was in elementary school they used to have an ice cream sundae party every year at open house. I can’t remember all of the details, (because I’m old! lol!) but I’m sure it was a fundraiser designed to…

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Current Home Tour – Our 1987 Fixer Upper

Hello and welcome to our 1987 Fixer Upper.  We purchased this home in April of 2017 and immediately began a total remodel.  The home was in good shape, and had good bones in a great neighborhood, which is what drew me to it, but it was dark and closed off and needed to be modernized…

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Tacky Christmas Party Ideas : Ugly Sweater Party

It’s no secret that I love any excuse to party…we’re even known to have what has affectionately become known as “fake parties” here in our house just so I can have an excuse to set up something cute. HA! When Ashley mentioned getting a few girls from school together I immediately thought “PARTY!” but coming…

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Weekend Recap

Happy Monday my friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Monday’s are always tough, but these Monday’s leading into the holidays seem even a bit harder to me because it’s getting cold and all I want to do is lay in bed in my jammies with hot cocoa and watch Hallmark movies.  Who really…

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Pink Peppermint’s Picks

Happy Halloween!  This is one of my favorite days of the year.  I’m so excited it’s here!  The close of today also means that we are officially into Christmas season in my book…so you may see a Christmas decoration creeping into this week’s Pink Peppermint’s Picks.  Also, over the next several weeks I will gear…

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Weekend Recap

Happy Monday!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are looking forward to a great week ahead…especially with Halloween on Wednesday! Woohoo! We had a fun and busy weekend full of family time…my favorite thing!  Saturday morning our dining room chairs arrived! Yay!  I like the way the painted chairs look with the…

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Fun and Easy DIY Mustache Straw Toppers

I am so excited to be joining forces with some of the most creative girls on the internet today and tomorrow for a fun Halloween DIY blog hop. I love any excuse to craft something up, and working with these girls is the best! If you are joining me from Bird’s Party blog, welcome!  I…

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Week in Review and Weekend Sales

I can’t believe it is Friday already!!  These weeks just keep flying by and I feel the holidays coming on strong.  Do you ever feel like you have so much to do you just start to feel paralyzed…like you can’t get anything done?  I feel like I am running around doing a whole lotta nothing…

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Weekend Recap

Happy Monday!  How did we already get to the last Monday of September?!  I feel like it was just July and here we are headed full speed into the holidays.  You have probably noticed a few Halloween posts popping up here and there…I’m sorry!  I can’t help myself! 🙂 So, how was your weekend?  Last…

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Pink Peppermint’s Picks

Happy Wednesday everyone! I am happy to be back in a regular routine with the kids and it’s hard to believe that Andy has already been back in school for nearly a month now. Time really does fly! I have been decorating for Halloween…I know…so early, and trying to get back on track with getting…

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30 Beautiful Fall Home Decorating Ideas

It’s hard to believe that it is already time for another fall home tour.  Is it just me, or do these years seem to be flying by faster and faster?  Well, believe it or not, we’re here and I’m excited to welcome to our Fall Home Tour!  I just love joining Marty from A Stroll Thru…

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Pink Baby Shower Ideas

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Shutterfly again this week, designing and styling a some pretty pink baby shower ideas.  I love the creativity that working with Shutterfly affords me.  There are so many fun pink baby shower invitations to choose from, creating an entire party based around one is just a dream.   This…

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Cute Batman Party Ideas and Batman Food Ideas

There are some birthday party themes that will never go out of style, and for little boys, a Batman party will always be a hit.  I put this party together awhile ago for a kit I made for the Pink Peppermint Prints Etsy shop so I wanted to share it in case you are looking…

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Mint Green Baby Shower and Party Ideas

This stunning mint green party celebrating a guest of honor with the first initial of G was created by the amazing team of Renee and Nina at Confetti and Crumbs.  I am in love with the versatility of this party.  The colors scheme is gorgeous and the idea of using shapes and monograms as your…

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Easy Breakfast Ideas for School : Parfait to Go

In just a week we’ll be heading back into the grind.  School mornings are TOUGH!  Trying to get everyone up, dressed, fed and out the door in record time can be VERY stressful.  Easy breakfast ideas, especially quick and easy breakfast ideas for school, are hard to come by.  Try making it healthy and that…

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7 Best Home Decor Boutiques In Orange County, CA

I get asked all the time where to eat, shop and play in Orange County when people come to town, so I thought it was about time that I do some posts about the place I love so much.  Now that I am splitting time between SLC and OC, when I’m gone I REALLY miss…

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Beach Theme Cookies : DIY Clam Cookies

Living by the beach, we are always looking for fun beach party dessert ideas and cute beach party table decorations either for parties or our weekly trips with friends to hang out at the beach.  I saw some cute beach theme cookies while searching for beach themed party ideas a bit ago and I thought…

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