Every September here in San Diego we start dreaming of cool crisp weather, the warm red and orange tones of the changing leaves, and all things apple and pumpkin. While it still feels like summer here until mid-end October most years, there is a lovely little town tucked away in the mountains we escape to each year for Julian apple picking, drinking fresh apple cider, eating apple pie, and to get our "fall fix." Julian Apple Picking The small town of Julian, California is one of those rare ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a Halloween Wreath DIY You Can Be Proud Of
Learn how to make a Halloween wreath with just a few supplies for much less money than it takes to buy one with this simple Halloween wreath DIY. My Halloween wreath was inspired by a Grandin Road Halloween version that costs $199, while this version costs around $25 to make yourself. It's a no-brainer! With the changing of every season, I eagerly await the release of the new holiday and seasonal products from some of my favorite companies. I love getting inspired by the new products, and ... [ Read More ]
Visit Cabo San Lucas + Enter to Win a Luxury Escape
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Apple Vacations and Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa. All opinions are 100% mine. Life has a way of feeling a bit routine sometimes, doesn't it? Work, eat, sleep, repeat. Why not mix it up with a luxury vacation in a beautiful location? Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa is the perfect get away in stunning Los Cabos. Today I'll be sharing why it's such an incredible resort and how you can enter to win a vacation ... [ Read More ]
10 Reasons Why You’ll Love the New Jurassic World- The Ride
If you love the Jurassic World movies as much as we do, then I'm sure you were ecstatic to learn that Universal Studios Hollywood has transformed their Jurassic Park ride into a new incredible Jurassic World ride called Jurassic World- The Ride... and we're obsessed! Universal Studios Hollywood recently hosted us to check out the new ride. My dino-loving son couldn't have been more excited and was counting down for days! Today I'm sharing our top 10 reasons why we LOVE the new Universal ... [ Read More ]
Top Stylish Back to School Supplies You NEED
Office Depot sponsored this post, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. The long, easy-going, carefree days of summer are almost over, and it's time to get ready for heading back to school. Why settle for boring, run-of-the-mill, standard back to school supplies that look just like what everyone else has? Today I'm sharing with you some cute school supplies that are a MUST on your back to school supplies list! With four kiddos going back to school and four different shopping lists for ... [ Read More ]
Quick Way to Make a Board and Batten Wall (On the Cheap!)
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of FrogTape®. All opinions are 100% mine. Need a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to update a wall in your home and add character to a room? Try creating a board and batten wall. Board and batten wainscoting is a simple way to add more dimension and depth to any room in your home and is a quick fix that won't break the bank. We painted our living room wall last year and the wall was just a bit blah, even with our thick baseboard. We ended up ... [ Read More ]