The Oprah and Gayle Girls' Getaway

Oprah and Gayle...

names

synonymous 

with

friendship
loyalty

longevity

(and perfect reminders that)

if you're blessed to have one...

if you're blessed to be one...

you should

(without apology)

take time to celebrate

with a special

girlfriend getaway

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The Dobson Family

"The Adults"

You may need to pinch yourself
before boarding

for this

once in a lifetime...

Girls' Getaway Cruise

because in true Oprah fashion

you'll be

loved

loaded

lavished

with secrets
success and sundries!!

Photo cred: Amy Boyle

Then after the sun sets...

you'll know without doubt
that no girl's trip is complete without a

Pajama Party

Benefits include:

-strengthened friendships

-socializing and networking

-enlightening conversations

(and connections made)

Look closely and you'll also see

Dee-Dee from...

The Lewis Family

"The Empty-Nesters"

(the moms from "The Adult Family" and
"The Empty Nesters"both traveling with their BFF's) 

Half Moon Cay Bahamas

Enjoy every opportunity to

live... laugh... celebrate!

To sum it up?

"Excellence, Opulence, Decadence"

An adventure that will leave you saying...
until next time Oprah, it's been O'mazing!

(find more Family Adventures here)

Four Tips For Creating Your Spring Vision Board

You've gathered...

friends

food

materials

and now it's time to begin the work
of creating a Spring Vision Board,

but do you even know where to begin?

Here are a few things to get you started...

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1. Be clear

Before you pick up the scissors, (or even a pen)

stop to think about your end goal...

What would you like to see?

Where do you want to be?

What would you like to do? 

As Stephen Covey, author of

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 

puts it...

"Begin with the end in mind"

because

clarity of your end goal

ultimately shapes the direction

of the path you will follow

2. Be intentional

Ask yourself some questions and document your answers

What are your...

personal goals?

career goas?

relationship goals?

Where are you headed...

physically?

spiritually?

emotionally?

3. Be realistic

Release the fear of failure

Release your concern about the expectations of others
Embrace your desire to dream BIG

while also

being real

being honest
being realistic

with yourself about

where you are
what you are willing
what you are able

to do

in order to see your vision
come to fruition

4. Be open

Understand that we are all constantly

learning

growing

changing

and remain open to

new ideas
new thoughts

and/or the shifting of your focus or vision

keep a prayerful spirit and be willing to allow God's love to gently

lead
guide

direct

(and redirect)

as needed

The good news?

You cannot figure it all out in one day

The great news?

You don't have to!

The Ultimate Spring Break (w/ The Harris Family)

Spring Break is calling and

you need...

an attorney

a school program administrator

a teacher/ real estate agent

to show you how to really answer the call

so... 

wave goodbye to the kiddos

grab your swimwear

and prepare to hit the Beach

for the ultimate Spring Break adventure

(YES, of course... it's Cancun!)

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The Harris Family

"The Single Sisters"

Choose your destination
(not only based on your budget) 

but also on whether you are seeking...

thrill
chill

or a combination of both

(find out if there are any Travel Advisories
or alerts pertaining to your destination)

Sometimes a girl just wants to chill...

take a moment
soak up the sun

and enjoy the ride!

and sometimes chill turns into thrill

 when you decide to...

meet new people

be silly

have fun

because spring break should be also stress free!

And...

the Ultimate Spring Break is not complete

without a good book to read while you "wait"

"The Wait" by Devon Franklin and Meagan Good w/ Tim Vandehey

(link to website)

Up next?

A 40th Birthday Celebration
that you DO NOT want to miss...

we're going live!!

(find more Family Adventures here)

It's Spring Break... Thrill or Chill at the Beach!

Our featured families

have shared
local

"Thrill or Chill"
adventures

theme parks
museums
pop-ups
shopping malls

but

our Spring Break Adventures would
feel incomplete without mentioning

the sun

the sand

the water
and waves

because the beach
is a California landmark

So...

from Santa Monica
to Laguna

Long Beach to Redondo

we hope your family

finds adventure on a beach
somewhere

(what type of beach adventures do you enjoy?)

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The Banks Family

"The Extended Family"

Our featured family shows us...

grandparents
children
grandchildren

The beach is a destination
the entire family can enjoy!

Seal Beach

One of the benefits of having the beach in your backyard

is that you don't have to wait until Spring Break to enjoy it

because whether it's... 

a Sunday Morning or

a Thursday Afternoon

the shore always belongs to you!

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The Gardner Family

"The Family w/ Teens"



It's ironic, but
It's no secret

that the beach is not
my favorite

(more about that here)

However...

since I was born and raised in a city
they call Long Beach

it's no surprise that we continue

to find our way to the beach
time and time again

Sunset Beach

Summer 2018

Our student athletes run in the

sand to build speed and endurance

 

but if you're like me and don't care
for the feeling of sand between your toes

you must admit
that the beach

is still...
without question...

one of the best places to watch the sunset!
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The Harris Family
"The Single Sisters"

Hermosa Beach

After a long week of

court
trials
hearings

our family attorney
(and her friends)

 

release stress with
volleyball on the beach!

Hermosa Beach

Need more ideas?

Pick up one of these books highlighting your destination!

(and find more Family Adventures here)

Find Family Adventure in Your Local Mall

It's Spring Break

and the kids are looking
for things to do

Don't complicate it...

there are plenty of family adventures
to be found right there in your local mall!

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The Beard Family

"The Family with Young Children"

Sometimes parents with young 

children need a night off

so early last year...

"Gardner Family Teens"
teamed up with
"Beard Family Young Children"

(and our church youth directors)

for a kid-friendly adventure
in one of our local malls!

Bowling
Round One Bowling and Amusement

because

the entire family can

try their hand at bowling

(ask your technician for "bumpers and ramps" to allow
participation by even the youngest members of your family) 

and watch in amazement
as they accomplish the perfect first roll!

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The Gardner Family

"The Family w/ Teens"



Slow down and stroll...

a comfortable pair of shoes
an unhurried block of time

and a little creativity

may allow you to find a variety
of interesting "shopping alternatives"

at your local mall or shopping center



One of my teens noticed this shop
so we decided to stop and try

Rolled Ice Cream

Step 1: Choose your flavor

Step 2: Choose your toppings

Step 3: Watch as they roll the ice cream

to create your dessert masterpiece

"Rex and Roll"- Cookies and Cream, Whipped Cream, Oreo Cookie, "Cookie Dust"

Not convinced?

Check the menu to find your
perfect flavor combination

and if

your kids are really into dinosaurs, use the coupons to visit
the Dinosaur Exhibit (at the mall down the street)

Make it a field trip...

My teens showed no interest in exploring this adventure,
but according to the flier you should Prepare to be Amazed!

(leave a comment if you visit the "Wonder of Dinosaurs")


Looking for more chill?

Consider a...

table massage
foot massage
hot stone massage

at the

Relaxation Station

How do you make time to relax?

(find more Family Adventures here)