stay in Carmel with kids at Hofsas House

This past weekend our family went on a trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea on the California coast. Though it’s only a little over 3 hours away Mike and I hadn’t been there since our honeymoon over 14 years ago! Wondering where to stay in Carmel with kids? On this trip we stayed at an incredible property that […]
50+ things to do in california with your family

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 […]
visiting apple hill with your family this fall

If you live in the greater Sacramento area then visiting Apple Hill is probably one of your traditions every fall. You might even have fond memories of going as a child yourself. A visit down to El Dorado county is definitely something that my kids look forward to every year! Plus, I love stocking up […]
california theme parks: the ultimate bucket list

By now you know how much my family loves to travel together. Our epic road trip this summer took us through four states. We visited a theme park, a water park, and a National Park. Lots of memories were made and we’re already planning our next adventure. Scratch that–we’re always planning our next adventure! Speaking […]
best placer county parks to visit this summer

My kids have always enjoyed going to the park. However, this summer I unofficially made it my mission to go as often as possible. In addition to going multiple times a week I also tried to find some new-to-us parks to explore. The kids have been having a great time! I thought it would be […]