For spring break this year we decided to take a family trip to Canada. We were looking for a destination that would have fair weather and where we could do a mix of outdoor and city activities. The flight from SFO to Vancouver is just under 2.5 hours making it an easy destination to travel to with our kiddos, plus it’s in the same time zone. We began our trip in Vancouver where we stayed for a few nights. After that we made our way to Victoria for 2 nights. Traveling with 2 little ones (3 & 5 years old) we tried to keep the itinerary flexible with plenty of wiggle room for rest and play. Since the weather was a little rainy we found some indoor activities to enjoy that we had not planned for and hope to go back again to enjoy some outdoor things that we missed.
Japan Hotel Stays
One of the most important aspects of traveling is where to stay. You always want to find the best bang for your buck and somewhere that has a good location and comfy beds. Here are some of the places that we stayed at to give you some options of where to stay. For more tips…
Tips for Japan
We recently flew our first international trip after the pandemic with a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) and chose Japan as our destination! Since there is a lot of information out there about Japan already, I’ll be compiling a list of tips to help your personal planning hopefully be easier! We chose…
Bodega Bay Getaway
When it heats up in the Bay we love to head up North. Bodega Bay is the perfect getaway to recharge for a few days. The beaches are usually cool and the town is full of delicious eats and beautiful sights. Although it is a small town (less than 1,000 residents!) there is plenty to…
Family Vacation to Hawaii Big Island
Since we had little ones, we kept on the conservative side during COVID regarding travel. Finally we felt numbers were low enough for a family vacation and our youngest kid’s first time flying (before he turns two!). It was also an easy choice since there are so many direct flights from any of the Bay…
Traveling to Disneyland with Young Children
It’s time to take that Disneyland trip you’ve been waiting for! So many things have changed since we last visited years ago pre pandemic and pre kids! We now have little ones (2 and 4 year olds, and 1 and 3 year olds) with us to experience the magic and Disneyland has made plenty of…
2021 Local Holiday Gift Guide
Its that time of year again where we have compiled a list of local goodies to aid you in tackling your gift list! There’s something different for everyone so take a look! For the Foodie Foustman’s Salami: Any foodie loves a good charcuterie platter, and top notch salami is key. Foustman’s Salami makes wonderful gift…
Sunny Days in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is known as the “American Riviera” with its beaches, shopping, and leisure lifestyle. Not only does it have gorgeous Spanish Colonial architecture, there is much to do to keep you busy or relaxed for a nice getaway. Stay We stayed at Ramada By Wyndham Santa Barbara during our visit. We loved their beautiful…
Morgan Winery: Organic & Sustainable Wines
A glass of Morgan Winery wine never disappoints. Morgan Winery is located in Carmel’s Santa Lucia Highlands and focuses on organic and sustainable farming while at the same time staying innovative in the wine making process. We love their pinots, they are extremely well balanced and are superb to open right away or save for a special occasion. Their bottles are perfect for enjoying with a summer meal, al fresco!
New Cheese Steak Melt to Celebrate Togo’s 50th Anniversary
Togo’s was a name that I grew up with. It was a logo that I recognized while driving around town which stood for big and fresh sandwiches that can satisfy any sandwich cravings. Togo’s has around 200 locations all across the US West Coast and this year marks their 50th Anniversary! The first location was…
A Kitchen Must Have: Proline Range Hood
With our recent house remodel, our kitchen was one of the bigger projects that we wanted to do for the house. It would be a space that we use every day and a center point of our house so we wanted to make sure we loved it. We also wanted something that was high quality…
Our Home Renovation
Have you ever bought a house that needs renovation? We recently bought a house that had not been upgraded in years. It was fun (but also a lot of work!) to choose our own designs and preferences throughout the house. We put together a couple of our favorite items and components of the reno so…
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