40 Fall Family Activities for Warm Climates

I love everything about Fall – it’s my favorite season! I love having a fire burning, cozying up in a big chair under a blanket,…

Not Your Typical Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day, in my opinion, is overrated. However, it is fun to have a day dedicated to showing appreciation and love to your man, your…

Date Day on a Budget: Julian, CA

John and I love to make day trips to Julian (about 1.5 hours away from us) throughout the year – it’s a perfect spot to…

Hiking Stonewall Peak

Stonewall Peak is located in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park off Highway 79 South and is just a 20 minute drive south of Julian, CA. It’s…

Hiking Lake Calavera’s Volcano

Sundays are lazy days for us – we sleep in, head to church at 12:45, get home around 2:15, eat a late lunch, and usually…

City Guide: 24 Hours in Palm Springs

If you read my previous blog post about my mom’s 60th birthday surprise, you’ll know I surprised her with an overnight trip to Palm Springs…