Sometimes you just need a mountain fix! When this feeling hit, my daughter and I hopped into the car and headed to Yosemite National Park for the day. Honestly before we decided to fit in one more summer hike together, I had never, ever thought of Yosemite as a day destination for us. While it …
Want to Win a Trip to Spain or Thailand? I do! I am excited to bring this amazing opportunity to you today. The winner gets to choose between a Basque Country adventure or a relaxing trip to Thailand. Which trip speaks to you? You can choose between a biking, hiking, paddle-boarding, and caving trek through …
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 …
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 …
A recent weekend get-away to Las Vegas including a lot of dining out for my husband and myself. The weekend was jam packed with hanging out with cousins, exploring the many casinos, walking for miles on end, and dining at some rather wonderful restaurants. My husband and I are not much for gambling. Other than …
We all know that the holidays can get very stressful. I am seeing it everywhere around me. When I ask people people in passing how they are, I am getting a lot of replies consisting of groans and deep sighs of exhaustion. Yes, it is a super busy time of year! It is also a …
Can you believe that it is already time to start planning your winter get-away? Seriously, Christmas carols are now playing on the radio and winter is coming. If like me, you are tied to school schedules and school vacations then you know how busy popular vacation locations can get. In order to get the perfect location …
Ok, so you are headed to Chicago for a very quick trip! With so many wonderful city sights to see – where do you even start??? I admit, I am no expert on Chi Town, but my stepdaughter went to college there so over four years we were able to visit the city for weekend …
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 …
We took a quick side trip to Victoria, B.C as part of our 2017 Road Trip. Since we only had 24 hours to take in and enjoy all that this charming city has to offer, we had to prioritize. Luckily my husband has visited a number of times in the past, and knows the lay …
