Motivating & entertaining lifestyle blog by TV host, digital personality & mom Jill Simonian.
DISCLOSURE: I was provided 2 tickets to Disneyland in exchange for this post. To grab your own tickets and get more inside info about HalloweenTime at Disneyland, visit Disneyland.com. Didn’t score tickets to Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland this year? Don’t fear, my pretties. We’ve got your back. (Hint: You don’t necessarily need to hit…
DISCLOSURE: I worked with Magic Jump Rentals for purposes of this kids birthday party ideas post. All experiences and opinions are mine... EIGHT. She's 8. I am so impressed by her and proud of who she's growing up to be. EIGHT! Ok, no more ...
A shortened version of the piece below was previously published in The Fresno Bee on September 1, 2018. Back to school has been fabulous so far... except for that one mean little girl who keeps bossing her 'friends' around (I use that word ...
Backpacks? Check. New shoes? Check. Traditional picture on our doorstep? Check. Back to school brought excitement and earlier bedtimes back to our house -- it's also brought me concern about how many of us semi-expect our teachers act as our ...
A version of the piece below was previously published in The Fresno Bee on August 4, 2018. "Nothing worth doing is ever easy..." Easy to say, hard to actually DO. Growing up, I'd rely on this cliche to get me through challenges in school and ...
DISCLOSURE: This back-to-school blogpost is sponsored by Revolution Math, Stuck On You & Kango. All opinions and experiences are mine. Am I shopping for back-to-school supplies already? Ugh. I actually enjoy the do-nothingness of summer and ...
A version of the piece below was previously published in The Fresno Bee on July 7, 2018. Sorry summer camps, but screw you. I'm opting out this year. Not out of hate, but out of love. Love for myself, love for my kids, love for not paying ...
