Casey Dacanay

Mommin' & More

Category : Mom Life

Calling All Space Rangers

Why We Love The KidsEmbrace Disney Buzz Lightyear Booster Carseat We are a family on the go! With daily adventures that often find us in the car, I am always concerned with the safety of my girls. Olivia, my toddler, knows that getting in the car *usually* leads somewhere fun. As a fan of Disney…

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BabyQuip: The Fairy Godmother Of Travel

‘Tis the season for family gatherings when people travel from near and far to celebrate. While this time of year is filled with joy, many travelers find themselves stretched near the limit when it comes time to pack….the gifts, personal items and if you have kids, their necessities while anticipating items to keep them occupied…

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Old Bones & Young Explorers

October is National Dinosaur Month! Being able to explore a city so rich in history and culture makes for some truly memorable moments. This particular time we were invited by friends to join them on a visit to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. I have been there several times (my personal favorite is…

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Our Favorite Snack To-Go

We are a family on the go! Between jobs, auditions, workouts, play dates and family adventures we have very little “sit around and vege” time. Most days, I pack a lunch that both Olivia and I like because more often than not, she ends up wanting whatever it is that I am eating.  It’s the…

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Creative Nesting

Recently, I’ve been in major nesting mode. Being 30 weeks pregnant will do that. I’ve spent countless hours trying to rearrange our apartment, looking for things to purge and trying to make this place feel a little more comfortable. Since Baby #2 is a twice confirmed girl, we are planning a California Girl desert themed…

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DIY Travel Chalkboard Case

Follow my blog with Bloglovin I’m so proud to have an artist in the family. At the mere age of 2, Olivia shows great promise! Seriously, this kid’s color choices and spacial awareness puts to shame some “professional” artists and their fancy gallery openings. Okay, maybe I’m gushing, but she does me proud! Between auditions,…

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Why I Love Grocery Day

My love of cooking began back in the second grade when I won first place at my school’s summer book reading contest. The prize was a copy of the For Good Measure: A Cookbook for Children and the first item I ever made by myself was popovers. To this day, that is my go-to recipe…

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My Staycay with Day/Axe

With the official start to summer right around the corner, it’s time to start planning your activities to get you out of the house, enjoying the fresh air and time together…or alone for some peace and quiet! No matter what kind of company you decide to keep this summer, I know you will enjoy THIS…

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Unexpected Pep Squad

Tuesday was a pretty typical day. Granted, I was operating a few hours less than normal for my own selfish reasons, but even Mom deserves a night out every now and then! Overall, I still felt pretty good. Maybe my leftover hairdo looked a bit disheveled or maybe my afternoon coffee was starting to wear off. Perhaps…

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Fabulous Fabula Nebulae

I love getting mail. I had multiple pen pals throughout elementary and junior high school to feed my obsession with receiving mail. To this day, I volunteer with a kids literacy program so that I get more mail. This particular piece of mail contained an extra something special – handmade natural products from a loving…

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