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Valentine's Day is supposed to be all about romance and spending quality time with your Valentine. But if you're parents with young kids, the reality is that your little ones may have to tag along with you on your Valentine's Day date. This blog post is about finding those gem spots in Sonoma County where adults can enjoy the atmosphere but at the same time it's also appropriate to bring your child.
Read MoreWhen it comes to selecting your hotel accommodations you have many options, but I have to say that Tenaya Lodge is one of the only resorts in the Yosemite area that is a destination in and of itself. Thereβs so much to explore at the resort, their list of activities is very impressive. Tenaya Lodge is very family friendly - and also dog-friendly too. You can literally bring the whole gang!
Read MoreMy daughter Scout will be turning two years old this upcoming spring. The winter time is a challenge for toddlers like Scout, she loves to be active and play outside. Battling cabin fever is a true reality for us parents, especially on cold and rainy days when we can't take them outside to the playground.
Currently in our city of Sacramento, California the days are filled with rain, and the temperatures are in the 40's. So Iβve been working on creating the perfect hygge home to make our winter hibernation warm and cozy.
Read MoreWe are in the heart of winter here in Sacramento, and the temperatures have been dropping down into the 30βs. Which means family time is often spent indoors cuddling around the fireplace. It definitely feels like weβve gone into hibernation mode. So of course itβs the perfect time to enjoy a family pizza party!
Read MoreLast night I hit the town with my fellow Sacramento foodie enthusiasts to enjoy a preview tour of the 2020 Dine Downtown Restaurant Week. I got to meet some new faces and eat crème de la crème meals.
Read MoreWhipping up healthy weeknight dinners can be a challenge after long workdays. These three salmon recipes are very simple and quick to make - but still full of flavor! Salmon already has a great natural taste so all you need are a few ingredients to build a meal.
Read MoreEscondido is an inland city located 30 miles from the city center of San Diego. It's an up-and-coming area of the San Diego suburbs and also happens to be the hometown of my hubby. In my guide I've included the popular big attractions as well as secret gems only known by Escondido natives.
Read MoreDownton Abbey is one of the most loved drama shows to come out in the last decade. Audiences fell in love with all the residences of the Downton Abbey house, including both the aristocracy family The Crawleys and the close-knit community of servants. Ten years after the show debuted in the UK, the feature film was just recently released in 2019, to the delight of fans.
This blog post includes a fun review of some of the best moments on Downton Abbey + a shopping guide that any true fan couldnβt resist.
Read MoreWhen we purchased our fixer-upper home in Sacramento we got a great deal on the listing price, mostly because the house was in need of some serious TLC. Our tudor style home has two bathrooms and one of them was completely unfinished when we purchased the house.
Read MoreSanta Cruz is one of those perfect California surfer towns that is often filled with sunshine and warm weather. One of the most notable charms of Santa Cruz is the bounty of color and public art. You seriously canβt turn a corner without seeing a rainbow or surfer cool mural.
Read MoreWhen we bought our house in Sacramento it came with a large backyard full of trees. A few months later in November we got a sweet surprise, one of the trees was actually a pomegranate tree! Every year I have more pomegranates than we could possibly eat. So I have started incorporating pomegranate into my holiday cooking.
Pomegranates come into season around late October and November in California. Not only are pomegranates packed with sweet and tart flavor, theyβre also filled with healthy nutrients. And letβs be honest, they are one of the classiest fruits and immediately make you feel fancy!
Read MoreCornbread is such a versatile bread and it compliments all kinds of meals. Itβs great for the classic holiday dinners such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. But it also works as a great side dish for all kinds of family style meals throughout the year. And itβs quick and easy enough to whip up for a weekday dinner.
Read MoreBuying your engagement ring is one of the most significant purchases youβll make in your life, both financially and emotionally. This token of your commitment will become a daily fixture in your life, so itβs really worth your time to invest in the diamond and setting you truly want.
With Clarity is one of the fastest growing online engagement ring companies, and much of that boom is credited to their awesome βtry on your ring at homeβ service.
Read MoreOur trip to Dana Point and San Clemente was a bit on a whim and I felt so lucky that it turned out to be one of the cutest areas weβve ever visited in SoCal. My goal is always to find California towns with photo worthy scenery, fresh and healthy eats, and if Iβm lucky a colorful mural to brighten up my feed. We got everything on my checklist and then some!
Read MoreWe just wrapped up our visit to Capistrano Beach, just two days before our trip to San Diego for Thanksgiving. We were pleasantly surprised by all the charm we found in the beach towns of Capistrano, Dana Point and San Clemente. For our hotel accommodations we chose to stay at the Riviera Beach Resort located right in the heart of Capistrano Beach.
Read MoreThereβs something so comforting about your favorite mug, especially while sipping a hot beverage on a cold winter day. When that fabulous mug also happens to be a thoughtful gift from someone special, well then itβs even more magical.
When youβre shopping for mugs as gifts (and even for yourself!), Etsy has the best shopping selection. My list contains styles for everyone on your list, and even some extra quirky picks for your office White Elephant or Secret Santa office party. Happy Etsy shopping!
Read MoreBefore this this trip, we had never been to the Point Reyes area of California, and quite honestly we didnβt know where to begin. This area of California is known for being secretive and hidden away, with many of the roads unmarked and no chain brands in sight. While these characteristics make it an ideal destination to explore on road trips, it can also make planning a challenge.
Read MoreThe Danish hygge lifestyle is all about embracing everything warm and cozy during the cold days of winter. To achieve this state of ultimate cozy bliss, it does take some preparation and possibly shopping for a few investment pieces to complete your "hygge kit." Everyone has their own slightly different version of the perfect hygge winter, but there are some staple elements that most of us can agree upon and I've got them all on my list.
Read MoreI consider myself to be somewhat of a pro at Museum Hack Tours, this past tour at The Getty Museum was my third time around. Every excursion is like a completely new experience because each one is custom curated by the guide. During our Los Angeles visit we were guided by Baxter on the Un-Highlights Tour. I highly recommend him if you get the chance to join one of his tours!
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