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    How I Plan For Family Vacations

    January 26, 2021 in lifestyle, Travel
    Data shows that travel is good for our health and relationships, and helps us and our kids learn more about the world around us. Source: Destination Analysts, 2020 and Institute for Applied Positive Research, Guys! It’s National Plan For Vacation Day! What does that mean? It’s a day to encourage all of us to plan
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    Things To Do With Kids In San Jose...

    December 3, 2020 in Travel

    San Jose is the largest city in Northern California by both population and area. There are plenty of fun things to do in San Jose that are both kid and family friendly. With so many options, it’s best to stay for at least a...

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    Hotel Valencia- 2020 Staycation Ser...

    November 30, 2020 in lifestyle, Travel

    Our next staycation experience brings us to San Jose, California. San Jose is the heart of Silicon Valley and is a short 2 hour drive from Sacramento. It’s funny to think that it’s been 20+ years since I’ve been to San Jose! It’s so...

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    Family Staycation Series 2020- Towe...

    October 20, 2020 in lifestyle, Travel

    Oh, 2020…what can I say? You’ve been a blast. Anyone else think we’d be out of this mess by October? Same, girl. Same. No worries though! Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Tower Park has got you covered! For each weekend in October, they’re having...

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    Family Staycation Series 2020 ̵...

    September 23, 2020 in lifestyle, Travel

    The fourth stop of our Family Staycation Series brings us to Hofsas House at Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel is a majestic coastal town in Monterey County. It’s 116 miles south of San Francisco and about a 3 hour drive from Sacramento. As romantic as Carmel is...

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    Family Staycation Series 2020- The...

    September 14, 2020 in Travel

    I almost feel embarrassed to admit this. We’ve never explored Paso Robles. But now that we’ve experienced this beautiful area, we’re sure to make this town part of our rotation. Paso Robles is a city in San Luis Obispo County and is 200 miles...

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    Family Staycation Series 2020- West...

    September 13, 2020 in Travel

    Our 2nd destination in this year’s Family Staycation Series brings us to Palm Springs! Palm Springs is located about 100 miles Southeast of Los Angeles. The weather is perfect for those seeking the sun. It gets hot here. HOT. The Westin Desert Willow Villas...

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    Family Staycation Series- The Sawye...

    August 18, 2020 in lifestyle, Travel

    This year has inspired us all to be a little bit more creative when it comes to vacationing. In fact, we had to cancel our Hawaii vacation this year. *insert crying emoji* It wasn’t easy to hit the cancel button, especially since we had...

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    Summer Must-Haves 2020!

    July 19, 2020 in lifestyle, Stuff, Travel

    Summer looks a little different this year. Heck, this whole year is anything but normal. Even with the lockdowns, there are still plenty of activities and travel options available during this time of year. Here’s a list of Summer Must-Haves that are sure to...

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    Instagram vs Reality. 🐶    Swipe to see wha Instagram vs Reality. 🐶 
 
Swipe to see what the majority of the shots look like.😅 
 
My best tip for taking pics with dogs is to hold a treat over the camera. 🍖  
 
You'll still end up having dozens of takes but it helps BIG time to keep them focused and looking forward.👌🏽 
 
Hope you're all having a Wonderdul Wednesday!💞 
 
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    Where are my camping friends at?    Have you l Where are my camping friends at? 
 
Have you looked at campsites lately? All of our family faves are booked out- some through August! I guess camping is the thing to do this year. 🏕 
 
Don't forget to check out @harvesthosts to get access to wineries that are happy to host your family. We visited @viaggio_estate and had the best time!  
 
>>Get the sparkling sunrise & artichoke dip. You're welcome.😏 
 
Are you team hotel, team camp or both?  
 
 
 
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    When we planned our first big trip as a family, Lu When we planned our first big trip as a family, Lukas was under a year old and Morgan was 2. It never occurred to us not to bring them. Plus, we don't really have that kind of help so leaving them at home just wasn't on our radar.  
 
If you have a good support system & are able to get away with your spouse for that much needed connection, that's great!  
 
But, if you don't, you can still go on vacation and experience a new adventure! 
 
So, if you've been wanting to plan that trip but don't know how you'll manage with little ones, I'm here to tell you that you can do it AND that you'll be glad you did! 💞 
 
 
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    Keep calm and saké bomb. 🍶    Thank you @s Keep calm and saké bomb. 🍶 
 
Thank you @sakeoneoregon for giving my wine fridge some much needed variety! I can't wait to make some saké bombs. 💕 
 
Have you tried saké??? Kanpai! 🍻 
 
 
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Over the weekend I was able to transfer my germinated seeds into some soil. They all look so healthy! I'm excited to see how my summer garden will turn out!  
  
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    To my favorite son, Happy Sons Day! 💞    Yo To my favorite son, Happy Sons Day! 💞 
 
You're the child that pushes me and challenges me in ways I never thought imaginable. You bring our family so much joy and you keep my gray hairs coming in hot! 🥴🤣🤣 
 
Here's to all the sons out there and the parents who raise them! 🙌🏽👨🏻‍🤝‍👨🏽👨🏽‍🤝‍👨🏿👨🏾‍🤝‍👨🏼 
 
 
 
#throwbackthursdayy #thursdayvibes #throwbackpic #motherhoodalive #motherhoodrocks #mommysbaby #familylifestyle #mommylove #lovebeingamommy #mamabear #sacramentoblogger #sacramentomoms #mamabloggers #mamarazzi #mamalife #mamablog  #momblog #writeyouonmyheart #littlefierceones #mytinymoments  #wildandfreechildren #familytrails #homeschooldad #thesweetlifeunscripted #mommyhood #specialneedsmom
    Instagram vs Reality. 🐶    Swipe to see wha Instagram vs Reality. 🐶 
 
Swipe to see what the majority of the shots look like.😅 
 
My best tip for taking pics with dogs is to hold a treat over the camera. 🍖  
 
You'll still end up having dozens of takes but it helps BIG time to keep them focused and looking forward.👌🏽 
 
Hope you're all having a Wonderdul Wednesday!💞 
 
#wellnesswednesday #wisdomwednesday #wonderfulwednesday #humpdayvibes #greatdanesofinstagram #greatdanelove #everythingtribe  #lovingtheordinarymoments #documentyourdays #familylifestyle #momswhoblog #elkgrovemoms #homeschoolmom #sacramento #momitforward #socialmediamom #sahm #wahm #homeschooling #homeeducate #homeschoolmoms #dontblink #lovelylittlesquares
    Where are my camping friends at?    Have you l Where are my camping friends at? 
 
Have you looked at campsites lately? All of our family faves are booked out- some through August! I guess camping is the thing to do this year. 🏕 
 
Don't forget to check out @harvesthosts to get access to wineries that are happy to host your family. We visited @viaggio_estate and had the best time!  
 
>>Get the sparkling sunrise & artichoke dip. You're welcome.😏 
 
Are you team hotel, team camp or both?  
 
 
 
#feelgoodtuesday #tiptuesday #familylifestyle  #familytraveltribe #lovebeingamommy #mamabear #exploreeverywhere #viaggioestate #harvesthosts #adventurekids #mamablogger  #lovebeingamommy #mamarazzi #mamalife #mamablog #sacramento #familytrails #traveltips #travellove #unschooling #travelgoals#documentingmotherhood #homeschooling #mommyhood #homeschoolmom #elkgrovemom
    When we planned our first big trip as a family, Lu When we planned our first big trip as a family, Lukas was under a year old and Morgan was 2. It never occurred to us not to bring them. Plus, we don't really have that kind of help so leaving them at home just wasn't on our radar.  
 
If you have a good support system & are able to get away with your spouse for that much needed connection, that's great!  
 
But, if you don't, you can still go on vacation and experience a new adventure! 
 
So, if you've been wanting to plan that trip but don't know how you'll manage with little ones, I'm here to tell you that you can do it AND that you'll be glad you did! 💞 
 
 
#wonderfulwednesday #humpdayvibes #honestlyparents  #raisingthefuture #everythingtribe  #lovingtheordinarymoments #documentyourdays #mommydiaries #familylifestyle #familytraveltribe #momswhoblog #sacramentomoms #momitforward #socialmediamom #sahm  #homeschooling  #homeschoolmom #dontblink #lovelylittlesquares #kindredmemories #beyondthewanderlust #visitcabo  #familytravelblog
    Keep calm and saké bomb. 🍶    Thank you @s Keep calm and saké bomb. 🍶 
 
Thank you @sakeoneoregon for giving my wine fridge some much needed variety! I can't wait to make some saké bombs. 💕 
 
Have you tried saké??? Kanpai! 🍻 
 
 
#sakeone #kanpailife #familylifestyle #homeschoolmom #sacramento #elkgrove #916 #momlifebelike #mamablog #sacramento #familytrails #documentingmotherhood #thebloomforum #thesweetlifeunscripted #mommyhood
    Happy pre-pre-pre-pre Friday! 😄  
  
🌱🌱🌱🌱Garden talk🌱🌱🌱🌱  
  
Over the weekend I was able to transfer my germinated seeds into some soil. They all look so healthy! I'm excited to see how my summer garden will turn out!  
  
Anyone else starting their summer garden from seed? 🙋🏽‍♀️  
  
  
#summergarden #heirloomtomatoes #anniesheirloomseeds #growyourownfood #growfoodnotlawns #eatlocal #organicgardening #zone9 #sacramento #elkgrove #916 #sahmlife #sahmomlife #mountainroseherbs #homeschoolmom  #manicmonday
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