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New indoor playground alert! šŸ‘§šŸ½ šŸ› We jus New indoor playground alert! šŸ‘§šŸ½ šŸ›

We just visited @enchantednatomas & wow — Riley didn’t know what to try first! With a 2-story climber, zip line, toddler trampoline, ball pits (yes, TWO), & more… it’s the ultimate spot for kids ages 0–8.

Perfect for playdates, mom dates, or just getting the wiggles out.
Have you been yet?!

They’re open Mon–Thurs 9–8 & Fri–Sat 9–9, & there’s even a second location in Elk Grove!

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Looking for the ultimate summer activity? Tie-dye Looking for the ultimate summer activity? Tie-dye is IT! #ad The girls & I had the best time turning plain tees into colorful works of art with @bellacanvas & Create Basics ā˜€ļø

It’s easy, affordable, & a perfect way to bring everyone together for some creative fun in the sun. Whether it’s for a summer party or a weekend DIY, tie-dye is always a good idea. Let the memory-making begin!
Can you believe it’s almost May?! In honor of Me Can you believe it’s almost May?!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m sharing 5 simple ways you can protect your peace & pour back into you.

1. Start your mornings with God – Pray, read a verse, or sit in silence & invite Him into your day.

2. Say ā€œNOā€ without guilt – Protect your time, energy, and peace.

3. Get outside daily – Even a quick walk or sitting in the sun can shift your mood.

4. Talk to someone you trust—or write it down – If you don’t feel ready to open up to someone, grab a journal & let it out. Your feelings deserve space, either way. Me personally I talk to God.

5. Celebrate the small wins – You’re doing better than you think.

Showing up for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. Let’s normalize choosing rest, boundaries, & joy on purpose.

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthday #mentalhealthawarenessšŸ’š
Milani sent me the sweetest package full of their Milani sent me the sweetest package full of their new Glossy Plumping Balms. The colors are unreal & I can’t wait to rock them on my next night out. šŸ’‹

Thank you so much @Milanicosmetics 

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My daughter and I were shocked to learn how much a My daughter and I were shocked to learn how much added sugar is hiding in everyday drinks like soda, juice, and even flavored coffee. 😳 We had no idea how much we were putting into our bodies, but now we’re uncovering healthier habits together, one small change at a time. šŸ’ŖšŸ¾ These little steps today are setting us up for big wins tomorrow.

How are you bringing healthy habits into your daily life? 

Visit uncoverhealthyhabits.com to learn more. 

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Just a little thank-you goes a long way! Over the Just a little thank-you goes a long way!
Over the years, I’ve made a bunch of simple, thoughtful gifts for my kids’ teachers — and none of them cost a fortune. From personalized goodies to DIY surprises, every gift was under $25 and made with love. Teachers do so much for our kids, and even the smallest gesture makes them feel seen and appreciated!
Swipe through for ideas you can save for end-of-year, back-to-school, or anytime you want to say thank you, teacher!

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I love the bond these 3 share. I hope they always I love the bond these 3 share. I hope they always stay this close — traveling together, grabbing lunch, shopping, and calling each other every day. Having a sister is truly something special. šŸ’›

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Why start tomorrow when you can start today? Run Why start tomorrow when you can start today? 

Running, walking, cleaning, laundry, that to do list, ANYTHING! Get up & do it! Just start it today. You’ll be glad you did.

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Meet the Tempo Backpack in Linen Blossoms @petunia Meet the Tempo Backpack in Linen Blossoms @petuniapicklebottom šŸ¤

Where function meets floral perfection! With plenty of pockets, comfy straps, & a soft, stylish print, it’s your new go-to for everyday adventures. I love my new bag!

Where would you take yours first?

#Petuniapicklebottom #diaperbag #babybag #everydaybag #toddlermom #floral #gifted
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls šŸ• Flatten Pillsbu Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls šŸ•

Flatten Pillsbury biscuits, fill with chopped pepperoni + mozzarella, roll ’em up, brush with garlic butter + parsley, & bake at 425°F for 10-12 mins. Dip in marinara + devour!

Who would you share these with—or are you keeping them all to yourself?

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Our Socal/ Ivy’s birthday trip.

April 28, 2023      Porsha Carr

Hi guys! I can’t believe it’s almost been a month since our trip to Socal and I am just now getting around to blogging about our trip. After we got home from our trip we took a few days to relax, hang out with friends and get ready to head back to school. But now that the girls are back at school I finally have time to sit down and share our trip with you guys. We had the best trip ever so I hope you enjoy reading all about it!

Hello Socal, the Carr’s are here!

Sunday morning we packed the car and headed to the airport where we would put the car in overpriced parking and catch our flight. We had a early morning flight and was in Socal by 10:15. When we arrived to the airport we grabbed our swagger wagon rental after so much unnecessaryĀ drama with the car rental place and we were off! It took us all of 30 seconds to get to our hotel across the street. Then about another 30 minutes before we were off again. In the mist off grabbing all our bags out our car in Sac we forgot Aria’s booster seat. So off to Target we went to grab a new one, and also some cute swimsuits. Though we didn’t even swim once on the trip. After debating on where to eat we choose a place called Bob’s Big Boy. The service was cool and the food was A freaking one! When we were done eating we drove down the street to a small park and soon after had the best ice cream ever over at Sliders. We didn’t want to go back to the hotel so we headed into Hollywood to play tourist. Beside doing some window shopping it wasn’t to exciting until we came across a guy with snakes! $5 to hold em if you dare. Ivy dared! Our brave girl held that snake like it was a toy and she was fearless. Such a cool core memory! On our way back to the car we spotted a fun Upside Down House. It was kind of pricy but worth the money! 7 rooms full of all things upside down, it was so trippy! The kids had so much fun. By this time we had to get back to the car before our meter expired and we decided to call it a day. We grabbed a pizza from a hole in the wall shop and back to the hotel we went.


Universal, Hollywood & friends.

The next day was a first time experience for us as a family, Universal Studios! Dayjhan and I had been pre kid life, though it had been years. He was excited to check out Super Nintendo World. I was excited to take all the photos, ha! Our day at Universal flew by. The kids rode rides with Dayjhan, we visited Harry Potter land, we ate in the Simpsons land, visited the over crowed Super Nintendo World but it was getting way to cold for the kids. We ended the day with candy from the candy store in Universal walk and dinner at Margaritaville. Ā Tuesday rolled around and we hit up The Breakfast Club to have brunch with my favorite cousin Shawn. Unfortunately Ivy was feeling not so great. Even weeks later I’m not sure if it was maybe something she ate, but she wasn’t very happy durning breakfast. Right after breakfast we had to check out of our hotel and head to the beach for her birthday photos. Needless to say I was very nervous about the outcome. But what did I say about her earlier? She is fearless and despite the stomach ache she not only pulled through for our family photos (see here) and her birthday photos. But she also had 3 outfit changes. My girl killed it and the photos came out beautifully. We checked into our favorite hotel HoJo Anaheim and you guess it, off again. This time too meet my friend Gabi and her kiddos at Downtown Disney for dinner at Black Tap. The food and ice cream were delicious and we had a good time catching up and shopping with them. We said our goodbyes and we had to get some rest because hello Disney the next day!



Yay! it’s Disney day!

Disneyland on Wednesday and DCA on Thursday what more could a girl ask for? Both parks were magical per usual! We even visited Goofy’s Kitchen where we saw our old pal Goofy and Riley had her first buffet experience. Oh and Chip.. or Dale not sure which.. scared Aria when he creept upon her when she was not paying attention. The first day at Disneyland we ate our weight in junk foods and Ivy and I even had some mommy and me time when Dayjhan, Ari and Ry decided to head back to the hotel for naps. Ivy and I got to watch the Magic Happens parade which was nothing short of magical. I wish the rest of the crew got to see it, because wow. The dancing, the singing the costumes, even Mickey himself ran up to us to say hello. Ah and can’t forget about Toon Town. Feels like we waited forever to visit there and it was so cute. The new railroad ride was worth the hype and their new foods so good. While our second day at DCA the big girls and I got a head start when we came about 15 minutes after opening and rode 5/6 rides. Some I never even rode before like Soarin and some none of us even rode before like Goofy’s Sky School Coaster. What a time!


Leaving Socal in style.

On our last day of the trip we headed to breakfast at a spot called R&R which may friend Karen suggested. HOLY HECK IT WAS BOMB! Best pancakes I ever tasted in my life! Plus the service was beautiful. Def check them out if you’re in Socal. After we went to Karen’s cozy house to hang out, but before we got to cozy her husband Marcos took us on a mini tour of the city and we even looked at some model homes. Mmm hmm, hey you never know we may make Socal home one day. Shhh. Karen and Marcos were so kind to our family. They BBQ’d for us, Karen baked cookies and made homemade lemonade, and all of our kiddos played so well together. We didn’t want to leave and the kids even cried when we had to say goodbye. But hopefully will see them again very soon.

Home sweet home. Before we knew it we were back home unpacking our bags and memories. This trip was so unlike all of our other Socal trips. It was filled with double the laughs, friends and food. I can’t wait to be back there.

(Be sure to check out the girls Youtube video of the entire trip here.)

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Hi, friends my name is Porsha. This is my blog, here Iļø will share pieces of my life with you which means celebrating, my family, motherhood, traveling, food, photography, and so much more. Thank you for visiting, come by more often!

This is my family. The Carr’s. Meet my husband Dayjhan. Lover of all things gaming, sports & being my favorite headache. Then there’s Ivy, Aria & Riley! Our three daughters, who constantly keep us on our toes. Ivy is the 10-year-old sweet mama’s girl. Aria is our 9-year-old sassy daddy’s girl. Then there’s Riley. Riley is our newest little edition to the family. She’s 3-years-old and def an energetic mama & daddy’s girl (mostly mom sorry dad). But she is the sweetest toddler baby and we love her so much. This is my squad.

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