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 …

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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
“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, …
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 …
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- …
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, …
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 …