apple cake pops for the perfect fall treat

Apple Cake pops.

Have you ever made cake pops? My kids love them! In fact, we can’t walk by a in-Target Starbucks without cries of “can we get a cake pop?!” chiming up from the shopping cart. Honestly, I’m a fan too. They’re just the perfect bite-size morsel if you’re in need of a sugar fix. Plus, they’re […]

explore the California trail interpretive center

Fantastic hands-on exhibits and displays.

Out family roadtrips a lot. My kids are no strangers to 12 hour car days and limited screen time. They are familiar with our routines we have for travel days and they do pretty well. Even so, my husband and I have learned over the years that if me make the trip a little more […]

3 things to do when you’re overwhelmed by life

When you're overwhelmed put down your phone.

This post seems very timely with the current state of our country. In fact, right now we’re facing some pretty big crossroads in my home state of California and I almost feel like using the word overwhelmed is an understatement. With all the stress and uncertainty we’re facing I wanted to share three simple things […]

wooden fall wreath with free materials

Crafty closeup details.

It might not officially be fall for 13 days, but I did remove all my summer decor from my front porch. That’s progress, right? I felt like I was in need of something new to greet autumn. So I made a wooden fall wreath in the span of one naptime. Best of all, I spent […]

50+ things to do in california with your family

Combing the tide pools in Pismo Beach, California.

I was born in raised in California. I’ve spend my whole life in the Golden State, besides a short two year stay in Texas. No matter what, it will always hold a special place in my heart. There is so much to do in this beautiful state–more than people even realize! So many people want […]