Sometimes I just need a weekend at the ocean to help me quiet my brain, rest my body, and feed my soul. The power of the crashing surf on the rugged coastline combined with the blue-lined horizon made a recent weekend in Mendocino, Ca, the perfect spot to get the rejuvenation and rest that I […]
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Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours
I have always enjoyed experiences for gifts – especially experiences that are shared with family and friends. Sometimes you look around and you realize that you really don’t need any new stuff! And now that we have downsized out home, our space is very limited. Even today we are still unpacking, and I keep on […]
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Fall Travel Ideas – Close to Home or Far Away
I love to travel anytime of the year! As a teacher my vacations are tied to the school calendar, but one day I will retire and then I will be able to head out to explore whenever I want! Right now, there are so many wonderful places to visit. I love fall weather! Typically it […]
Breakfast in Beverly Hills
Looking for a delicious, I mean totally delicious, breakfast in Beverly Hills? If so, I absolutely recommend Urth Caffé. This bustling restaurant sits on Beverly Drive near the corner of Gregory Way. It has comfortable out door seating, perfect for people watching, and lots of room inside. For those chilly days in Southern California? There […]
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A Weekend Get-Away To Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is one of my favorite cities to explore and enjoy. Recently, I surprised my husband with a weekend getaway to this beautiful seaside destination. And as always – it did not disappoint. For us, Santa Barbara is a four hour car drive from our home – making it easy to get to, and […]
Enjoying the Sonoma County Harvest Fair and a Weekend of Wine Tasting
If you like food and drink than you need to experience the Sonoma County Harvest Fair! This three day gathering, running from Friday to Sunday October, 6 – 8, 2107 pays homage to the agricultural roots, world-class wines, craft beers, and top-chefs of Sonoma County. All in one place you will get to experience some of […]
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Beating the Summer Heat with a Hike at Mount Madonna County Park
Sometimes the summer sun is sizzling hot, and no matter what we try to do, it seems like we cannot escape the grip of the scorching heat. When the weather gets like this, I like to head to the hills for relief. When my kids were little and we first moved to Morgan Hill, we […]
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The Summer of Love Experience at the de Young in San Francisco
My husband and I just enjoyed a few days of fun and relaxation all while exploring the beautiful city of San Francisco. If you follow me on Instagram you saw some of the delicious food and drinks that we enjoyed. San Francisco is only 90 minutes from our home – so we get up there […]
A Visit to the Legion of Honor to See Monet – The Early Years
I just spent the most beautiful spring day in San Francisco exploring the art of Claude Monet at the Legion of Honor. Monet has been a favorite artist of mine for years. I truly fell in love with his art and Impressionism waaaaay back in high school. Given the fact that I am a huge […]
Planning a Summer Vacation
They say that the family that plays together, stays together. With our large family, getting everyone’s schedule to line up and allow for all of us to be together can be very challenging. So much so, that planning a summer vacation where we can all be together is hard. Who wants to go on vacation? Everyone, […]
