This post brought to you by Newport Beach. All opinions are 100% mine. Summer is here and I’ve got the travel bug. Unfortuneately, like most, I don’t have the circumstances to venture off to far. Since I live in a top tourist state, California, I decided to investigate what gems neighbored me. Last summer we played […]

On my recent trip to Idaho I wanted to send a postcard home to family. However, I didn’t want to just send a boring paper postcard. I came up with the idea of mailing an actual Idaho potato with my message written on it. My […]

Looking for a culinary gem in San Diego? I found one I love, Cafe’ Chloe on Ninth Ave. I recently had some time to burn while waiting for someone at the airport so I headed out to find myself a little breakfast and coffee. My sister had told me about this place before, so I […]

Five things to do in San Diego under five bucks! “Money doesn’t buy happiness.” I’d like to add “it doesn’t buy fun either”! (ok, maybe it does, haha, but it doesn’t have too) Here are some great ways to enjoy your weekend for under $5 in the San Diego area. Get inspired to […]

Hip, hip, hurray for the weekend! What is everyone up to? Considering I live in a top tourist destination area (I totally take it for granted!) there is plenty to do here. The weather forecast is primo btw! I won’t bore you by suggesting the “San Diego Safari Park”(although that’s one of my favorite touristy […]

No, I’m not going to tell you to pack your bags and head to Florence Italy, although that would do the trick too! I have one word for you…Tripadvisor! (no I do not own stock in them, no I do not gain financially in any way, […]

I love to travel. One of my favorite destinations lately is the wine country of Napa Valley area in Northern California. You will see a lot of future posts relating to anything “travelish” to Napa. Anyway, today I am sharing a little gem with you. Often we purchase a bottle of our favorite vino during […]

What’s the catch? Here it goes and anybody can do it…Start packing your lunches and start eating dinner at home more. Obviously this concept isn’t new or rocket science. However I promise the money you will save will get you a trip to Hawaii or whatever destination you’re dreaming about. I stumbled across this cool […]









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