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 […]
Food Friday – Elote
We just tried Elote (Mexican street corn) for the first time at a local place called Cantina Alley. It was love at first bite! Elote is commonly sold in the streets of Mexico by food vendors, and is an easy, and tasty way to serve corn on the cob. The roasting of the corn really […]
The Importance of Sunscreen – The COOLA way…
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 […]
Summer Family Fun at the Amador County Fair
Are you ready for some good ol’ family fun this Summer? Look no further, the Amador County Fair is opening July 26th -29th. This is the fair we look forward to every year! The Amador County Fair is celebrating 80 years of country fair fun. It’s non commercial, family friendly vibe sets them apart. We […]
8 Great Kid and Dog Friendly California Beaches
I don’t know about you, but get me to the beach with my kids and dogs and I’m a happy camper! Summer and family fun goes hand-n-hand with our beautiful California beaches. Here we want to share 8 of our favorite kid and dog friendly California Beaches. Many of these beaches are state parks—be sure to […]
6 Great College Grad Gifts
It’s hard to believe that June is almost upon us. Where does the time go? We all know a College Grad somewhere who is deserving of a great gift to commemorate their years of studying, tests, and sleepless nights. I like to look for the unusual or something that really says something about the person […]