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5 Reasons to Visit the Grand Canyon in the Winter

January 9, 2019

The Grand Canyon is a popular bucket list destination- and for good reason! It is stunning. My husband, baby girl, and I recently spent 24 hours on the South Rim (the North Rim is closed during the winter months). I had never been to the Grand Canyon in the winter, and it was perfect! The summer months are the busiest at Grand Canyon National Park, but there are several reasons to stop by in the winter. We were there December 22-23 (the weekend right before Christmas), which is supposedly their winter “peak” days, but it was hardly crowded at all. The weather was cool, but we were comfortably prepared. The…

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California, Destinations, North America, Our Adventures, Sonoma County, Traveling with a Baby or Toddler, USA

The Best Family Holiday Events & Activities in Sonoma County

December 21, 2018

Are you looking for fun, Christmas holiday family activities in Sonoma County, California? I’m sharing a detailed holiday activity guide, complete with our favorite choices for shows, activities, tree lightings, and tree farms for 2022! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And I’m not just saying that- it is really is my favorite time of year! I love the holiday season and all of the festive events and activities that come along with it. Our family of three moved to Sonoma County, California, this past summer, and we love it here. I grew up here and loved it year round, and it is really special that the three…

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California, Destinations, North America, Orange County, Our Adventures, Traveling with a Baby or Toddler, USA

Back to the Future Filming Locations (& How to Dress Like Back to the Future Characters)

November 8, 2018

Any Back to the Future fans out there? Visiting Back to the Future filming locations can be really fun for true fans. I have personally visited a few of them, and it’s always exciting! I thought I would do something fun and different today, in honor of our family’s Halloween costumes this year. (Yes… we did dress our baby girl like Doc Brown.) Honestly, I’m not a big movie person, but the Back to the Future trilogy has always been my favorite. I have so many fond memories of watching the movies with my sister and grandma as a kid. I’ve seen it more times than I could ever count, and…

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California, Destinations, North America, Our Adventures, Sonoma County, USA

Our Outdoor, Fall Wedding in Sonoma County, California

November 2, 2018

I walked down the aisle and said “I do” to my best friend 4 years ago. They have been the most amazing years full of love and adventure. Our day was perfect because we committed to love one another before God, our family, and our closest friends. I have been so blessed to have my amazing husband by my side ever since, and I can honestly say that I love him even more today than I did back then. Our day was captured by the very talented Emily Blake Photo. Our wedding took place at Kenwood Farms & Gardens (now called Kenwood Ranch of Sonoma), a beautiful outdoor barnyard setting…

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20 Baby Registry Ideas for Traveling Families

September 15, 2018

Some people believe that they need to stop traveling when they start a family. I completely disagree! Traveling with a baby looks a lot different than traveling as a couple, but we have loved making memories with our sweet baby girl. She went on her first “stay-cation” at a beach resort at 8 weeks, her first out-of-state road trip to visit family at 10 weeks, and her first tent camping trip at 4.5 months. We haven’t stopped traveling and are looking forward to all of our upcoming adventures with her! When you’re expecting a baby, setting up a registry can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many great products…

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10 Things to do in Sonoma County (Besides Wine Tasting)

September 7, 2018

Sonoma County, California, is known for its beautiful vineyards and amazing wineries. You probably do not want to skip wine tasting if you’re visiting the area, but there are so many other things to enjoy! I absolutely love living here, and I totally understand why so many people love to visit. Before I jump in, I want to highly recommend that you rent a car if you aren’t from this area. Sonoma County is lovely and spread out. Having your own car will allow you to see it all! Here is my list of 10 things to do in Sonoma County besides wine tasting. Everything on this list is kid-friendly…

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California, Destinations, North America, Our Adventures, Sonoma County, Traveling with a Baby or Toddler, USA

5 Places to Kayak in Sonoma County

August 29, 2018

Any kayaking fans out there? My husband and I have been kayaking together since our 4th date. At the time, we lived in Southern CA and would rent kayaks by the hour in Long Beach. Over the years, we have sought out kayaking (or other boating) adventures every time we traveled. We have kayaked with alligators in the Pearl River in Mississippi and in the Pacific Ocean under Coronado Bridge in San Diego. We’ve rowed in a beautiful Victorian-style wooden boat in the Avon River (in Bath, England) and paddled our way through the Wailua River (in Kauai). I could go on, but I think you get the point…my husband…

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