Looking up at a purple Jacaranda tree - blue sky

Purple trees in California – Dancing in the purple rain

In late spring, I started noticing these purple trees popping up all around our new home in southern California. So ethereal and vibrant, I was captivated. Purple has always been my favorite color. I started taking walks simply to seek out more of these purple wonders. And eventually some meandering drives. I even got my…

Quick Itinerary Guide: Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – Summer Edition
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Quick Itinerary Guide: Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – Summer Edition

Lake Tahoe is a breathtakingly beautiful freshwater lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains straddling the California Nevada state line. Tahoe is a great year-round travel destination, but this guide focuses on summer or the warmer months. Below you’ll find family-friendly itinerary ideas for a trip to Lake Tahoe with (or even without) kids in…

Places in San Francisco not to miss for the best Golden Gate Bridge views
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Places in San Francisco not to miss for the best Golden Gate Bridge views

Is there anything more synonymous with San Francisco than the Golden Gate Bridge? From TV shows, movies, postcards and more, this iconic landmark is often the first thing people think of when they picture San Francisco. Here are some of the best spots in the city not to miss for amazing views of the Golden…

Wine tasting with or without a baby in Sonoma & Napa
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Wine tasting with or without a baby in Sonoma & Napa

We visited San Francisco and Napa Valley pre-baby. Post-baby we headed back to the Bay Area and wanted to check out more wineries, but we had a baby with us this time! Is it still possible to go wine tasting with a baby? Thankfully the answer is: yes! I don’t know all the wineries, there…