Celebrating the California we love…
As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisper, it’s time to cozy up and embrace the flavors of fall. While many may associate this season with hot apple cider and pumpkin spice lattes, there’s a world of non-alcoholic beverages waiting to be explored. If you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate the […]
Looking for the perfect Summer drink? Beat the heat with these 7 refreshing Summer mocktails! I love Summer and all the flavors that can be created in these 7 refreshing mocktails with the bounty of Summer fresh produce! Mocktails are perfect for sipping by the pool, at the beach, or enjoying with friends on the […]
The smells and sounds of life on Lake Tahoe are a huge part of my childhood summer memories. As Northern California born and raised, my Summers were spent at Lake Tahoe at our family cabin in Carnelian Bay. I spent my days at the pier fishing for crawdads, swimming in the cool water, and eating […]
Stay organized this Summer with this Kids Summer activity calendar. We do for our school year, so why not Summer? Our Summer calendar is complete and up on my daughter’s magnetic communication wall before school is out. Now we all know when camp is, when we are going on that fun Lake Tahoe trip, and […]
My latest shopping and travel bag obsession is the Apolis Market Bag. I use my mags for trips to the Farmers Market, Weekend Getaways, and for carrying necessities for the fundraisers I spearhead. I have received tons of comments on my Dark Indigo Market Bag from my Napa Weekend Post. It’s perfect for our Sipped […]
There is no limit of family fun in Napa. Now kids may not be able to do any tastings, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t. Just limit the stops and they won’t get board. For this Inside Napa family weekend adventure we have a rule of thumb, no more that 3 wineries period! This […]
Carmel-by-the-Sea has long been a favorite of ours. My husband and I got engaged here, took many a dog-friendly trips, and I lived here for a few years. I can’t Carmel out of my travel-bug mind! We ventured on a family getaway for a 4 day weekend full of adventure. I found a charming cottage […]
One of our favorite experiences over Halloween was with the Phantom. Who is the Phantom you ask? Well it all began from Scottish roots to our American soil guiding the hands that present to us an offering that bears his name The Phantom. The Bogle Family has been farming in Clarksburg California for generations. In […]
Come Fall we love taking our annual road trip to Apple Hill. We plan and anticipate baking our mouth-watering classic apple pie and creating home-made applesauce for school lunches. We begin our Apple Hill trek with a picnic at Jack Russel Farm Brewery then off to do a little apple shopping and tasting. Our […]
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer a year and a half ago, it was one of the most scariest points in my life. After completing my rounds of radiation last June we headed off to Hawaii for a family reunion and some much needed R&R. Knowing that I needed an arsenal of quality sunscreens […]
