Looking for Halloween fun in San Luis Obispo County? From family-friendly festivals to spooky nighttime adventures, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your go-to guide for all the ghoulishly good happenings this October! 1. Cambria Scarecrow Festival 📅 October 1 – October 31, 2024 👻 Wander through Cambria to discover quirky, creative scarecrows that celebrate the…
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South County Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Booth – Corner of Grand and Oak Park
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It’s TIME FOR SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS! You have just four more days to swing by the Super Sized Booth in the parking lot of Vons in Grover Beach and pick up your 4th of July Pyrotechnics! The Chamber Fireworks offerings include amazing all-in-one boxes like the GIGANTIC “American Dream” box that is a jam-packed…
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Summer Concerts in San Luis Obispo County
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This summer, San Luis Obispo County is set to be the epicenter of vibrant musical experiences, offering a diverse lineup of concerts that cater to all tastes. The county’s scenic landscapes and eclectic venues provide the perfect backdrop for a season filled with melodies and memories. Whether you’re a fan of rock, jazz, classical, or…
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Celebrating the 4th of July in Pismo Beach & All of SLO County
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San Luis Obispo County offers an array of festive activities for Independence Day, ensuring a memorable celebration for all ages. From spectacular fireworks to charming parades, here’s a roundup of the key events happening across the county. Pismo Beach Centennial and 4th of July Celebration The July 4th Celebration at the Pismo Beach Pier Plaza…
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Memorial Day Celebrations SLO County 2024
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Let the Good Times Roll! Here’s your guide to Celebrating Memorial Weekend this year in San Luis Obispo County. Get ready to kick off the summer season with a bang as San Luis Obispo County hosts a lineup of fun-filled events that promise something for everyone. From art enthusiasts to wine aficionados, music lovers to…
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Kick-Off Strawberry Season with Strawberries Through Grover Beach 2024!
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Strawberries Through Grover Beach is back for it’s 3rd year in a row and is bigger and better than ever before! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of everything strawberry at this year’s festival, happening on May 18th, 2024, in beautiful Grover Beach, CA. The event has drawn such a crowd that they’ve moved locations…
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Wine 4 Paws Weekend 2024
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Mark your calendar for Wine 4 Paws Weekend! Festivities will begin early this year on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 with a Sip & Shop event from 3pm – 6pm at Bijou on the Park in Downtown Paso Robles, CA — They will be donating 10% of all sales to Woods Humane Society in San Luis…
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TASTE OF PISMO 2024 — April 20, 2024 at Dinosaur Caves Park
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Are you ready for the 19th Annual Taste of Pismo? Tickets are on sale now! The 19th Annual Taste of Pismo will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. This annual event is the premier culinary, wine and beer event on the Central Coast. With the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop,…
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Art in the Park is Back in Shell Beach, CA
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Nestled along the scenic coastline of Shell Beach, CA, Dinosaur Caves Park stands as a testament to natural beauty and artistic expression. Each year, the park comes alive with the vibrant hues and creative energies of local and visiting artists during the much-anticipated Art in the Park event. 2024 Schedule: Spring/Summer Dates: (Time: 10:00 AM…
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Hey Neighbors — Join the Preview Celebration of SLO Ranch Farms & Marketplace
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If you’re in the San Luis Obispo area on October 7, 2023 between 11:00am-4:00pm stop by and join the preview celebration of the SLO Ranch Farms & Marketplace. San Luis Ranch neighbors and the community will get a chance to come together for tours of the center, raffles and giveaways, games, hay bale stacks and…
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July 30th – Come see Dark Desert Highway Band performing the music of the Eagles, Joe Walsh and Don Henley at Ramona Garden Park in Grover Beach
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21st Annual Grover Beach Summer Concert Series If you are a Grover Beach native, then this sleeper concert series is no surprise. But if you have never been, then you need to get out your calendars and mark off the next two months of Sundays! With Rotary Club of Grover Beach providing the tasty adult…
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10th Annual Macaroni & Cheese Festival – Benefiting the Woods Humane Society
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Central Coast animal lovers have the chance to support the Woods Humane Society on June 24th from 2-6pm at the Avila Beach Golf Resort while trying out mac and cheese creations as local chefs compete for the title of “Best Mac and Cheese on the Central Coast!” Proceeds for the 10th Annual Macaroni & Cheese…
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The Garden Mediterranean Restaurant & Cafe — More Like the SECRET Garden Cafe!
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We recently had an opportunity to try this delicious Santa Maria staple in the heart of middle Broadway! Upon entering you are greeted with a lovely outdoor seating area in a lush tropical garden complete with water features and an open bar – very tropical vibe. Instantly the mood is set – like you are…
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Back With A Bang – Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival
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ARROYO GRANDE HARVEST FESTIVAL IS BACK! After two years missed due to the pandemic, the Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival is back with a bang! Coming September 23rd and 24th this downtown village event is getting back on track beginning on Friday from 4:00pm with a Dinner Dance at the newly refurbished 1897 Tabernacle at Camp…
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The Lights of Sensorio in Paso Robles
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The Central Coast has so much to offer to locals and visitors. The ocean, hiking, wine tasting, art galleries, restaurants, apple picking, bike riding…the list goes on. One thing that is now on my bucket list is the Field of Lights in Sensorio in Paso Robles. I had to see a story on the CBS…
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A Special Twist Gymnastics – An Inclusive Gym Designed for Exceptional Children!
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Do you have children here on the Central Coast? Looking for a great space for them to play, explore, learn and get active? A Special Twist Gymnastics is an amazing, unique place for kids of all ages holding open gym sessions for tots, as well as classes for older kiddos. Amber Pinon, the owner of…
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ART at THE CLARK!
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As long-time supporters and volunteers at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, we are beyond excited to spotlight our Summer Silent Auction Fundraiser at the Clark Center for one more week! Through August 14 the Center has gorgeous, one-of-a-kind art pieces on display for purchase online through the link below. https://clarkcenter.org/shows/art-at-the-clark-online-auction-fundraiser/ During the height…
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Rancho Nipomo brings “Cal-Mex” to the Central Coast!!
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We stumbled into this yummy pitstop during the peak of the Covid shutdown – searching for time outside in our Jeep we had just come back from some trails off of 166. We immediately were lured in with a band playing, and plenty of outdoor seating. The bar area has large doors open to the…
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Exploration Discovery Center in Grover Beach
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If you have littles, I highly recommend checking out theI highly recommend checking out the Exploration Discovery Center in Grover Beach, accommodating children from ages 2 to 12 years old. My daughter highly approves, her first visit was at the young age of 18 months old. She can spend hours there and never gets bored.…
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It’s BBQ Season! Get Your Grill On!
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Summer Days – Summer Glaze! Summer is among us and to me summer days means it is time for barbecues and friends! Barbecuing can be so fun and rewarding and you can do it in so many different places – the beach, the lake, your home, the park, even on the back of a tailgate…
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Smoothie “How To” For A Great Summer Treat
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Time for a friendly reminder to eat your fruits and veggies! With Covid still lingering and summer fun about to be in full swing, I love having my daily smoothie to get as many vitamins and nutrients as possible. There are so many amazing smoothie recipes out there, but I like to keep it as simple…
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Top 5 Valentine’s Date Spots In and Around Pismo Beach
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Oyster Loft with Executive Chef, Jared Hurst Dinner with a view of The Pismo Pier! Listen to the waves crashing while sipping one of their amazing specialty drinks. Last week I enjoyed a delicious tequila-based cocktail with a hibiscus “bubble”, then watched as it popped with a beautiful puff of smoke sprinkling magic all over…
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Fun at The Clark Center! Upcoming Shows You Don’t Want to Miss!
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The Pismo Beach Homes Team is proud to be a long-time sponsor and supporter of the Clark Center for the Performing Arts – a spectacular state-of-the-art theater right here in the heart of South County. The theater has endured some very difficult and uncertain times over the past two years, and we are proud to say…
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Five Favorite Hikes Around Pismo Beach
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Pismo Beach is starting to cool down and Summer weather has made way to Fall. There is no better time than now to start hiking. Not only is it a great way to get out and enjoy the wonderful place we live, it’s also a good way to start a routine before the “eating holidays”…
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Pumpkin Patch Adventures Await at Tar Creek Ranch in Arroyo Grande
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Fall has always been my favorite time of year. Not only does the weather transition from warm to cool but the color of the trees’ leaves transition from green to auburn and yellow. It’s a reminder that the year will soon be over with the ramping up for the holiday season about to begin. My…
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Halloween Pet Costume Competition In Pismo Beach
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Back to School – Back to Life – Tips for Organizing Your Family!
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With the end of summer finally here, I’m actually feeling thankful for the routines and schedules to start flooding my life. We sure have had fun vacationing and making memories, but after almost two years of us working and schooling from home, this school year is bringing welcomed change to our lives. I’m having to…
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Great Eats in Los Osos – The Olde Ale House
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If you are ready to grab a great bite out and try somewhere new to eat, check out the Olde Ale House in Los Osos! Located next to Rexall’s on Los Osos Valley Road on the way to Montana De Oro State Park, this is the perfect stop for a local beer after a long…
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Things to Do on the Central Coast – Memorial Day Weekend 2021
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I bet you are excited to get out and celebrate this Memorial Day Weekend, since last year we were all advised not to travel. But this year we are in luck! Vaccines have become available, and California is getting (somewhat) back to business. While a lot of annual events are still on hold we thought…
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Make Your Mark – Hallway Home Decor
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When we moved into our new home last summer, I was so excited to have a blank canvas again! I’m thankful for my family putting up with my crazy decorating ideas because I find so much joy in creating fun and unique designs. A home just doesn’t feel “homey” without putting your own personality by…
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The Power of Dance Workouts
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Are you feeling stressed or unmotivated? Have you ever just woken up on the wrong side of the bed? What about dreading your day from the second you open your eyes? Say no more! If you’re in need of a mood adjustment, try a dance workout! Yup I said it, just dance it out! Have…
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Wine 4 Paws – Drink Wine and Support Homeless Pups!
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Spring is here! The weather is changing, and it’s about time to enjoy the outdoors. Want an opportunity to drink wine and help Woods Humane Society? Well now’s your chance! On April 10-11 you can help the animals at our local shelter either online, or in person by wine tasting while also supporting over 75…
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A Fun Valentine’s Project for the Kids!
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! I wanted an activity to do with my boys during our week of rain here on the Central Coast and making something for their grandparents seemed like killing two birds with one stone. I found a fun craft that was quick, affordable, and can easily be shipped to our family and friends. You too…
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Meal Prep Steps to Impress!
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What! Can you believe that we already in February 2021!?! How are your New Year’s Resolutions going? Don’t give up, I’m here to help…. One of my secret weapons and biggest time savers has been meal prepping. If I don’t meal prep, I do not stay on track. When it comes to what you eat…
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Tidying Up in 2021!
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2021 is here! I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of purging that I want to do this year. The year 2020 has taught me many things about life and what’s most important to me. I’ve discovered that my biggest priority is my family. Beyond that, I’ve learned I need to rid…
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2021 Here We Come! Get Healthy with These Realistic New Year’s Resolution Tips
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Yep, it’s that time of year again…. Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Do you reflect on the previous year and wonder where the time went? When exactly was it that all those good intentions to get healthy went out the window? Well, you are in good company! I think 90% of people give up…
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Fun Things to do with the Kids this Christmas Eve – How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments
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One of my family’s favorite Christmas traditions growing up was painting ornaments on Christmas Eve. Now that I have young children of my own, I have just rediscovered how affordable and easy these are to make. Salt Dough Ornaments have been around for ages and something as simple as mixing flour, salt, and water was…
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Let’s Support our Local Businesses this Holiday Season!
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Dinner? Check. Gifts? Check. Table Décor? Check Check Check! While the Pismo Beach Homes Team is grateful to be experiencing a successful year due to a robust market, we feel compelled to make sure to support the community that supports us – and hopefully ensure that our favorite restaurants and small businesses survive this last…
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Meet Ariana Lovato, Owner of Honeycomb Home Design
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Living in Pismo Beach, where we connect you with some of our favorite people who live and work on the Central Coast. Those community and business leaders who make living on the Coast such a unique and diverse experience. Episode #13 Ariana Lovato, the Owner of Honeycomb Home Design Ariana Lovato, the Owner of…
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Meet Cornel Morton, President of the Diversity Coalition
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Living in Pismo Beach, where we connect you with some of our favorite people who live and work on the Central Coast. Those community and business leaders who make living on the Coast such a unique and diverse experience. Episode #12 Cornel Morton, the President of Diversity Coalition SLO County Cornel Morton, the President…
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Meet Heidi Harmon, Mayor of San Luis Obispo
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Living in Pismo Beach, where we connect you with some of our favorite people who live and work on the Central Coast. Those community and business leaders who make living on the Coast such a unique and diverse experience. Episode #11 Heidi Harmon Mayor of San Luis Obispo, CA Heidi Harmon Mayor of San…
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Meet Jeff Lee, Mayor of Grover Beach
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Living in Pismo Beach, where we connect you with some of our favorite people who live and work on the Central Coast. Those community and business leaders who make living on the Coast such a unique and diverse experience. Episode #10 Jeff Lee Mayor of Grover Beach, CA Jeff Lee, Mayor of Grover Beach,…
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Meet Josh Klapper, Winemaker at Timbre Winery
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Living in Pismo Beach, where we connect you with some of our favorite people who live and work on the Central Coast. Those community and business leaders who make living on the Coast such a unique and diverse experience. Episode #8 Josh Klapper Winemaker & Owner of Timbre Winery in Arroyo Grande, CA Josh…
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The Sky’s the Limit – Living in Pismo Beach
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Mother’s Day presented new challenges this year – no brunch or wine tasting, and what to get the mom who literally has everything (or if she doesn’t, and she wants it, she buys it before you can). So when my hard-to-shop-for mother gushed over the Spring flag I purchased last year from “The Sky’s The…
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Ada’s Fish House in Pismo Beach
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A word that has been frequently thrown about since that fateful week in mid-March when California shut down to flatten the curve is “pivot”. Business owners are encouraged to embrace the new normal, shift their practices and “pivot” to a new direction embracing the current “situation” and restrictions. Watching our favorite business owners grapple with…
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Dinosaur Caves Park
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Dinosaur Caves Park is a beautiful 11-acre parcel of land on the bluffs of Shell Beach. It offers breathtaking views of the ocean, rocks and wildlife. The park gets it’s name from the caves below the bluff edge created by centuries of water crashing against the rock. The park offers fun Jurassic and ocean-themed play…
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COVID 19 – Together, We Fight Hunger.
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In light of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Pismo Beach Rotary Club has recognized that many more people in SLO County do not have enough to feed their families. Direct impacts from COVID-19 have increased the overall volume of food distributed by the SLO Food Bank through its agency partners and through direct distribution to those…
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Central Coast Restaurants Open During COVID-19 Crisis
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As the Shelter at Home order began to take effect across the Central Coast in mid-March, restaurants were having to decide whether to stay open in a limited capacity or shut down for the time being. Given that most folks in the community a) love to eat out b) want to support local businesses c)…
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Real Estate in the Pandemic Environment
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A message from Pismo Beach Homes on Real Estate in the Pandemic Environment: As the past week has shown us, our current “new normal” is unpredictable and rapidly changing. In an effort to quiet our clients’ anxiety I thought we would offer some convenient ways to continue your search for real estate, or if you…
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A Fun Project to Do with Your Kiddos – Making Love Pies
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Does anyone else out there feel the pressure to start fun traditions with their kids but the thought of trying anything from Pinterest completely stresses you out? As a working mom with three super fun and rambunctious young boys, the step-by-step process of creating new décor/recipes for every holiday is extremely daunting. Most of the…