California Christmas
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Happy Homemakers
While the Midwest was busy getting hammered by snow, ice and other winter fun this weekend we were living it up on the beach watching fireworks. Yes, you read right, Fireworks. That’s what they do here! We went down to Redondo Beach for the Winter Festival and the firework show rivaled Fourth of July. Oh, [...]
Tags: Beach Fun, California Christmas, Fireworks
Oh yes we did…
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Happy Homemakers
The Old Navy Awkward Family Photo Booth came to town. You know we couldn’t just walk by without participating.
The only thing I regret is not having the puppies with us. Because then I would really contemplate sending this out as our card. Could someone do a little photo shop magic? They already have their [...]
Tags: Awkward Family Photos, Christmas Card, Ugly Sweaters
Gift Guide: Day 1 Your Favorite Gal
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Happy Homemakers, Steals and Deals
Let’s get fired up for Day 1 of our 2010 Gift Guide! We’re focusing in on great gift ideas for your sisters, cousins, or the best friend who seems like family. So here’s what we found:
Kendra Scott’s earrings in Green Onyx. These are sure to be a big hit and at $60 not a bad [...]
Tags: gift guide, gifts for gals, happy holidays
Turkey Day Traditions
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Happy Homemakers
We’re spending this Thanksgiving in Sunny California! We’ll be avoiding the outrageous flight costs and the extra special pat downs in security. That means sadly, we’ll be missing out on some of our families’ favorite traditions. They’re nothing earth shattering. Usually loads of football and a few competitive games of Catch Phrase. By the way, [...]
Tags: recipes, Thanksgiving, turkey day
Triumphant Return
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Happy Homemakers
Hello loyal blog readers (Mom? Are you out there?). Sorry for the long absence. I’ve been adjusting to life as a working gal once again and unfortunately our adventures have been a little sparse. But fear not, we’ve got DIY excitement around the corner.
Let’s kick off our return to the blog-o-sphere with another giveaway [...]
Tags: CSN giveaway, freebies, giveaway time
Sea Life Safari
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Dashboard Diaries, Happy Homemakers
We hit the road to La Jolla this weekend for another California adventure. Sea Kayaking! I was a little nervous since I had never been kayaking but it was so fun! We rented a tandem kayak and wet suits and hit the waves.
It was such a neat experience. We saw leopard sharks, the [...]
Tags: La Jolla, sea caves, sea kayaking, sea lions, Sunny Jims Cave, traveling
Fashion Finds
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Craftiness, Happy Homemakers
This weekend Matt and I hit up the famed Los Angeles Fashion District. I was in the market for some new fabric for a couple of new ruffle-y aprons and Matt loves ogling the downtown buildings. So, we were off! I followed Dana’s advice over at MADE. I stopped by Michael Levine’s shop and a [...]
Tags: FIDM, LA fashion district, Michael Levine, santee alley, shopping
Fight On
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Happy Homemakers
Last weekend was my first official USC tailgate since we’ve moved here. It was really fun and a lot different from the Iowa tailgating I’m used to.
Sunglasses, flip flops and short sleeves for an October game! Below is a picture of us decked out for an Iowa game last year…on the very same weekend!!
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Tags: campus life, tailgating, USC
Get Your Glow On
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Happy Homemakers, Random Musings
Oh lordy. This weekend we had yet another experience that made me feel equal parts uncool and country bumpkin. While all of our pals were out probsting biers at the local Oktoberfest we attended the annual Glow Festival at the Santa Monica beach.
The festival was described as “an all-night cultural experience featuring original [...]
Tags: art festivals, Santa Monica Glow
Fast & Furious
Posted by Brittney | Filed under Happy Homemakers, Random Musings
I had to make a blazing run to Ikea last weekend. I was in and out of the store in an hour (I’m still amazed). This time I actually had a legit reason to make the trek to the glorious land that is Ikea. While wrestling my freshly cleaned slipcovers back on to the couch [...]
Tags: ikea, ikea prints, steals and deals
