
What to Wear for a Summer Photoshoot: Kids Edition
With our Magic Paper Studios summer pop-up sessions coming up, we wanted to offer some tips on what to wear for a summer photoshoot!
U-Pick Farms in Southern California
When the weather warms up, one of our favorite family activities is to head to some U-pick farms in Southern California. To be honest, our kids are city kids and a lot of the food they eat comes from the grocery store.

Best Board Games for Preschoolers
Aside from learning, we’ve found that playing board games together is just plain fun! It allows us to connect with our kids, laugh together, and build a tradition that can last for years to come. Need some ideas for where to start? Check out a few of our family favorites

Dino Education
We always loved incorporating a theme into teaching our little girl. With the stay-at- home order last year it was all about making education fun and interesting for both mommy and Lucy! I asked Lucy what she would want to learn about, and I would brainstorm ways to create a fun week of a themed lesson. For one week she chose DINOSAURS!

Spring Gardening with Cat & Lucy
I personally love when spring comes around each year because planting, tending, and nurturing a garden after a chilly So Cal winter is always so exciting to see. Since having my daughter I have made it a tradition to work with her in the garden and plant yummy veggies and fruits she's currently into.

Hearty Potato and Leek Soup
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the chilly SoCal weather made me crave some warm and hearty potato and leek soup for myself and the family. It's a quick and easy recipe that truly warms the soul (and your belly!)