Come Fall my closet is in dire need of a good clean out! This is the perfect time to change out Summer clothes to Fall & Winter and give my closet the attention it needs. Here is how I organized my closet in 10 easy steps. Take every single thing out. When choosing clothes to […]
Soccer Practice Night Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
Whew! I don’t know about you, but I have got to get my act together on organizing dinners for soccer practice nights. I am always looking for tasty easy slow cooker recipes to ease my mind on soccer practice nights. I found these two recipes that are easy and super tasty…meaning, my entire family loves […]
Why September is actually my New Year
When it comes to fresh starts, September is my New Year. It’s the end of the summer and the start of a brand new school year. To me, it’s a special fresh start – time to get back to work, clean out, rearrange furniture, make next Summer’s plan, and get ready for my favorite time […]
Lake Tahoe, Our Last Hurrah of Summer
Our last hurrah of Summer was spent on the beautiful shores of Lake Tahoe. Growing up we always spent our Summers at Lake Tahoe. I loved the lazy days on the pier, catching crawdads at dusk, and swimming at the pool. As a child, I hadn’t a care in the world. As a teen […]
4 Fun Northern California Fall Brew Fests
Fall is just around the corner and we have compiled 4 of our favorite Northern California Brew Fest for you to put on your list. Mark your calendars! Aug 18th, 2018 Russian River Beer Revival & BBQ Russian River Beer Revival & BBQ Cookoff in Guerneville, California is one of the best events you […]
A Cousin’s Weekend in Santa Rosa
Cousins Weekend Santa Rosa. A fun-filled food, beer, and wine extravaganza. We bid farewell to my cousin, his wife and 2 daughters as they embark on a new adventure together. They are moving to Chamonix France to live for a year in my cousin’s wife’s hometown. Our weekend was packed with fun exploring new places […]
4 Out-of-this-World Glamping Trips in Northern California
Here are four out-of-this-world Northern California Glamping trips to take this Summer: Boon Hotel + Spa: Just outside the laid-back town of Guerneville California this eco-friendly retreat with decked out cool tent cabins (14 hotel rooms on site as well). The main focal point of Boon Hotel + Spa is the heated saltwater pool and […]
My Favorite Summer Pieces
Feeling Summery & Patriotic I thought I’d share some of my favorite Summer pieces for July. These pieces easily combine with your favorite jeans, shorts, and skirts. Me, I’m a jeans & T-shirt kind of gal so these are my go-to pieces for fun in the sun! You’ll want to wear these Summer pieces all […]
Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Last night we had a picnic dinner in our backyard. My daughter set the scene with blankets and table settings. I got to work on the Roasted Chicken Salad Sandwiches – courtesy of the Food Network. I found this easy Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe a few years ago and it quickly became our go-to recipe […]
2018 Summer Calendar for Kids Activities
I’ve had numerous Mom’s say to me “Oh my gosh, I totally forgot little Suzie has Summer Camp next week…now I’ve got to figure things out for carpooling, pick-up times, etc.” Well, this just exhausts me and I don’t get it! Why, Oh Why, doesn’t one make a Summer calendar? It’s time for a Summer […]