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7 Outdoor Family Movie Night Tips

I love movies and going to theaters, but there’s nothing like being cozy on the couch watching your all-time favorite movies with your family and friends. Every week Rodger and I try to find an activity that we can partake in as a family and last week, in anticipation of ‘Black Panther’ we decided to […]

6 Tips to Taking the Perfect Family Portraits

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Another year, another epic family portrait session for the books! It’s a bit of a struggle getting a family of four to take decent photos, but we always seem to pull through. We are definitely the untraditional holiday portrait bunch. Dealing with various personalities and the kids’ lack of interest makes taking family photos an […]

It’s a Celebration! Cheers to the Freakin’ Weekend: Rosé All Day !

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It’s the weekend, baby! I can’t believe its already December! This year has been full of wonderful things to celebrate, and today marks one more blessing! Yesterday it was announced that my husband, Rodger Saffold, was nominated by his team, The LA Rams, for the Walter Payton “Man of the Year” award. I’m so happy […]

Easy Adult Hot Chocolate for Winter

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Tis the season to cuddle up in front of the fireplace and enjoy a nice hot drink, and anyone who knows me knows that I’m a huge hot chocolate fan! Hot chocolate on its own is already ah-mazing, but if you’re looking to take your drinking experience to the “next level” , I suggest trying […]

The Balanced Mom Travel Diaries: Packing for Five Days in London

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Whenever I have the opportunity to travel, I jump on it. In October, I went to London to see Rodger and the LA Rams take on the Giants! I stayed for five days and six nights, and I loved every minute of it. This was my first time in London, so I was undeniably excited […]