you’ve been gobbled! Thanksgiving neighbor gift

Free printable for a Thanksgiving ding dong ditch idea.

Last year someone “gobbled” us during the season of thanks and it was so much fun we had to keep it going! I thought that this idea would be something neat to share with all of you. So, I tweaked the image we received slightly and now I can share this Thanksgiving neighbor gift on […]

family-friendly Apple Hill vacation rental

Apple Hill vacation rental. Airbnb Casa Manzana.

Our family loves visiting Apple Hill every fall. If you’re local to the Sacramento area then you know what a staple of the season Apple Hill is. This past weekend we were able to stay overnight at a beautiful and family-friendly Apple Hill vacation rental. It was so nice to be able to get away […]

kids vintage baseball costumes for Halloween

Sibling vintage baseball team costumes.

Halloween is fast approaching and I’m so excited to share our Halloween costumes this year. I love the classic Columbia Pictures film, A League of Their Own. I’ve been wanting to dress the kids up in vintage baseball costumes for Halloween for years now. We watched the movie with them awhile ago and they liked […]

see these National Parks close to Los Angeles

National Parks near Los Angeles.

Today is the third post in my series of National Parks near major cities. I started this series because I’ve had so many people tell me over the years that they wish they lived closer to National Parks. Or they wish it was easier for them to visit. Although not everyone can live in a […]

beach day must haves: shopping guide

Beach Day Must Haves.

I know, I know–we are well into fall. After all, it’s the middle of October! As a blogger sometimes we like to share things at odd times. However, here in California the weather is still perfect most days for a day at the beach or lake. So check out these beach day must haves and […]