Top 5 Things To Love About Your State

No matter where you are from, I bet you can find 5 things to love about your state.  Link up and tell us what you love about where you are from!

Top 5 Things I Love About California

The Weather - Okay so this is obviously a no-brainer.  It rarely ever rains.  The weather stays above 75 about 90% of the year.  What's not to love?  I love laying being able to layout in February soaking up some sun.

There is ALWAYS Something To Do - The beach is only 20 minutes away (@ least from where I'm from), Vegas is a short 3 hour drive, If I want snow, the mountains are about 45 minutes away,  LA is 30 minutes, Hollywood is about 45-1hr (traffic blows of course).  San Diego is an hour and a half drive.  We've got plenty of zoo's. Disneyland is 20 minutes away, Universal studios is about 45 minutes.   Need I say more?   Literally anything you can imagine, we've got it all right here.  Oh and San Francisco of course!

The Fashion - With LA being so close, you can find the best fashion anywhere. (Even without breaking the budget)  The trends come out to Cali before most states so you have a chance to get a head start.

Disneyland - Ok so this was also mentioned in "there is always something to do," but because we live so close to Disneyland, we have annual passes.  So whenever we have nothing to do, we go for a few hours and head home.  We love going, and it never gets old. (at least to us)

You Can Wear Sandals Almost Year-round -  This also goes with the whole weather thing, but seriously who wants to wear boots all-the-time?  Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love pulling my boots out of my closet for a month or so, but sandals are just so dang comfortable; easy on, easy off.  

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Fun Facts About California You May Not Already Know:

1. California was originally known as the Bear State. As California boomed—and the bear population was wiped out—it became the Golden State.

2.  California is the only state that's hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics

3.  California's most famous for its Gold Rush in 1849, but it also had a Silver Rush in the Calico Mountains from 1881 to 1896.

4. California has the best produce in the nation (fact).

5. There are 3 NFL Teams. (Raiders, 49ers, Charger)

6. We in California "claim our area codes."  We act like it's our identity.

Like the 818, 714, 909.  Trust me.. we seriously do. 

There's no NFL team in Los Angeles.
Read more at http://www.rantlifestyle.com/2014/01/18/20-things-nobody-tells-moving-southern-california/#e6IrPpl6Sd6j8fdz.99

California has absolutely the best produce in the nation and that's fact.
Read more at http://www.rantlifestyle.com/2014/01/18/20-things-nobody-tells-moving-southern-california/#e6IrPpl6Sd6j8fdz.99

California has absolutely the best produce in the nation and that's fact. You have grown up with strawberries the size of your fist that taste like sugar. You know what a jicama is and why it rules. You've never had to ripen an avocado after you buy it. Your cilantro is always green. Jalapenos are 99 cents for two pounds, and never have blemishes.
Read more at http://www.rantlifestyle.com/2014/01/18/20-things-nobody-tells-moving-southern-california/#e6IrPpl6Sd6j8fdz.99

California has absolutely the best produce in the nation and that's fact. You have grown up with strawberries the size of your fist that taste like sugar. You know what a jicama is and why it rules. You've never had to ripen an avocado after you buy it. Your cilantro is always green. Jalapenos are 99 cents for two pounds, and never have blemishes.
Read more at http://www.rantlifestyle.com/2014/01/18/20-things-nobody-tells-moving-southern-california/#e6IrPpl6Sd6j8fdz.99

Also, if you could do me a HUGE favor and spread the word to help my boss's son who has muscular dystrophy:  Urge the FDA to Say YES to Accelerated Approval for safe, effective therapies for children with Duchenne, sign the petition:  http://wh.gov/lEfaZ

How I asked my Ring Bearer and Flower Girl..

Wedding planning is in full swing in our household.  We just had a few DJ meetings to find the perfect DJ for our 2014 wedding, and we found one we LOVE!  & Come to find out he also DJs at Disneyland's California Adventure at the "Mad T Party," which if you haven't been it for sure is a party.  Now that I have many vendors checked off on my list of to-dos, I was able to ask my ring-bearer and flower girl.

My mother and cousin usually go on walks on Tuesday evenings, so we set it up that I arrive at my parents house to meet up with them.  I bought a cute toy truck filled with legos, bubbles, some teddy grahams and gold fish crackers and a cute note to put in the truck to ask my cousins son to be our ring bearer. I also gave my cousin a book that explains what tasks the ring bearer has-- of course it was a kid friendly version!

He absolutely loved the truck, however he doesn't quite understand the "ring bearer" tasks yet- but no biggie! I love how he enjoyed his gift! 

Since my flower girl is my fiance's cousins daughter and she lives in Nebraska, I had to mail out my gift to her.  I purchased a handmade name bracelet and had it customized with one of my wedding colors (Tiffany Blue) so that she can wear it on the day of our wedding.  I included a decorated note asking her to be our flower girl!  She should be receiving it in the mail today and I can't wait to hear the good news!

In addition, I have asked three girls to be my bridesmaids and have one more to ask (hoping I am able to ask her tomorrow evening!)  Then we can start shopping for some bridesmaid dresses! Whoo hoo!  I handmade a wineglass for each girl with their first initials on the glass, and designed a mini book explaining tasks they are responsible for, and fun ideas I have in mind.  I included what my wedding colors are and a cute chevron bag they can use.  Here are a few photos of my girls using social media to show the world how I asked them:

And yes my MOH name in my phone is "Burp Blonde."  I'm assuming you can guess how she got her name, but here's a little background story:  In high school at a track meet we were walking towards the finish line to cheer on our freshman runners.  Mind you, she is a short, 5 foot 1 gorgeous blonde girl. On the way, she lets out this ENORMOUS belch and the parents next to us says "Wow! Even my 18 year old sons can't burp that loud!!"  It was by far, the most hilarious thing! Since then, she has been labeled in my phone as Burp Blonde!  Classy, I know.

 

 
Wedding planning is so much fun! (and stressful) but hey! That's why I'm starting early!  I can't wait to start making things for my bridal shower, and showcasing them here on my blog! It's going to be too much fun!
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What theme do you think I should do for my Bridal Shower? Any suggestions?