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Balboa Park is home to dozens of incredible museums. If you’re looking for the best Museums in Balboa Park for Kids, this list is for you! We are super lucky to get a place like Balboa Park in San Diego. It is such a great benefit to the community and bringing people together. My family […]

The Best Museums in Balboa Park for Kids

San Diego Guide

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Since River, my baby boy had his first birthday just the other day, I wanted to share his birth story! This is my experience of giving birth at Scripps La Jolla. My pregnancy with River was far from a walk in the park. I have never enjoyed pregnancy, and throughout my pregnancy with Wes I […]

Giving Birth at Scripps La Jolla

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Looking for the best family photographer in San Diego for a Mini Session? Hi! My name is Mattie and I specialize in photographing beautiful family photos. As a family photographer for over 10 years, I am an expert at making things quick and easy during your photo session. All the photos you’ll see here in […]

San Diego Mini Session

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happy family at beach during photo session in orange county by photographer mattie taylor photography

It’s a big deal to get the family together! As a family photographer, it is really special to be able to document people with the ones they love the most. One of my favorite types of sessions are Extended Family Photo Sessions. An Extended Family Photo Session is one session with multiple families. An extended […]

Extended Family Photo Session in San Diego

Family

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Sometimes we all need a little help when it comes time to finding a romantic restaurant. San Diego is a city known for its stunning beaches, beautiful weather, and diverse dining scene. For couples looking to add a touch of romance to their evening, there are numerous restaurants throughout the city that offer a perfect […]

Most Romantic Restaurants in San Diego

San Diego Guide

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Visiting Disneyland with kids can be an exciting and magical experience. But it can also be overwhelming and stressful if you’re not prepared. It can feel overwhelming making sure you get the most out of your visit. Over the years, this iconic Southern California park has become more and more popular. It’s harder than ever […]

Visiting Disneyland? Tips to Make Your Visit Amazing

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San Diego LDS

The San Diego LDS Temple is located in La Jolla, California. This temple is one of the most recgonized temples in the world. Because of its beauty, is also of course one of the most desired temples for many Latter Day Saint couples planning their wedding. The San Diego California Temple is considered to be […]

San Diego LDS Temple Wedding Tips

Weddings

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sweet brother showing love to baby at the beach in san diego

Welcome to the ultimate guide to visiting LEGOLAND California! As one of the most popular theme parks in Southern California, LEGOLAND is a must-visit for families with children of all ages. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your visit: Plan Ahead Before you visit LEGOLAND, it’s important to plan ahead. […]

Legoland California – The Ultimate Guide to Visiting

San Diego Guide

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son hugging mom during maternity session in san diego

More and more families in San Diego are choosing to hire a nanny for their child. Finding a nanny in San Diego is a daunting task. There seems to be a shortage of good quality caretakers. If you’re looking for a reliable resourse, I definitely reccomend working with a nanny agency in San Diego. This […]

The Top Nanny Agency in San Diego

San Diego Guide

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happy family on the beach in san diego

Ready to have a picture perfect, magical day with the family? If you’re in Orange County I highly reccomend a visit to Balboa Island. Visiting Balboa Island with kids is a no brainer. There is seriously so much to do! There’s great food, it’s completley walkable, safe, charming, historic and beautiful! When we were considering […]

Visiting Balboa Island with Kids

Orange County Guide

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