We’ve had much more rain than this California girl is used to, and I’m trying not to complain! I have loved most of it, but I’ve been missing our sunny warm weather. One thing rain always brings are wildflowers! I’ve …
Say NO to FOMO! How to Deal with Fear of Missing Out
Sometimes FOMO (fear of missing out) can put bad vibes on a vacation. I’m a planner and I LOVE lists and timelines. Although it’s always wise to plan and research, all that research can lead to a long list of …
TEN reasons to visit TENnessee today!
Get it? Eh? Aren’t I so punny? Have you been to the Smoky Mountain area, in Tennessee? They lay within Eastern Tennessee, and three main cities reside in the National Forest. My kids still say this was one of the …
How to Take Great Family Photos
Vacations are usually the highlight of our year. So when it comes to Holiday cards, I love to have a photo of us on location. While hiring a photographer would be awesome, we can’t always afford to. We’ve taken a …
The Slot and Galleta Meadows in Anza Borrego
The Slot in Anza Borrego was one of the most interesting hikes we’ve done! I always thought slot canyons were only to be found in Utah. Although those are still on my bucket list, we were pretty happy to take …
How to Get the Most out of a Timeshare Presentation
“Remember, we are just here for the free gift,” I told Husband again, just before entering the timeshare presentation. “Get your NO face on. Don’t smile too much. No matter what, we are NOT going to buy!” “Right!” he said, …
Fall Feels in San Diego – 5 Ways to Experience Autumn
San Diego doesn’t get much “grown up weather.” Do you get a bad case of wanderlust when you see friends posting gorgeous pictures of crisp autumn walks, with golden leaves crunching underfoot? It fills me with envy and hot apple …
Nasty Bed Bugs: How to Spot Them and What to Do
I apologize for the yuck factor of this post. Sometimes travel ain’t so glamorous! Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite! You’ve all heard of bed bugs. Just hearing the two words makes me cringe! If you’ve never encountered them- …
Fun Free Things to do in San Francisco!
Oh San Fran. How I love that city! The fog rolls in everyday, hugging the buildings in a fluffy grey sweater. The steep streets lined with houses, daring you to climb them. The energy of the place- busy, colorful, multi-cultural, …
What To Do If You Are Robbed on Vacation
This post is hard for me to write. The memory of it all just makes me shudder. It was the first time my kids have ever seen me break down and cry. But you need to read this. You need …