If you haven’t figured it out by now, downtown Ventura is my happy place. I love the vibe. I love the weather. I love the stores. And, I especially love the food! A few weekends ago Greg and I dropped Tay and a friend at the beach and decided to check out some of the … More Day Trippin-‘ Ventura Food Tour
A few weeks ago I had the best day of work… EVER! I had the opportunity to chaperone a field trip out to Santa Cruz Island, which is one of the Channel Islands right off the coast of Ventura. I have been out there a handful of times before, I love this trip so much. … More Day Trippin’ – Santa Cruz Island
One thing that I love about where we live, is the fact that there are so many fun, cool places to explore. The mountains, the beach, and everything in between…whatever you are craving- we’ve got it! One of my favorite small towns to explore has always been Ojai. Nestled in the hills about Ventura, it … More Day Trippin’ – Ojai
Welcome to May! I love this month…. the promise of so much fun with summer coming up, the completion of the school year, the warmer weather and longer days…. it’s all good stuff! This past week has been filled with so much baking! Some very lucky students who are testing for both AP and IB … More TGIF – fun finds
I finally got back into reading – I was struggling a bit there with have the motivation (ad the ability to stay awake!) to actually make it through a book. But, now that life is seemingly back to normal, for the most part, and work is ending for the year, reading has become more of … More Good Reads
Well, April flew by…right?!?! I cannot believe that May begins this weekend! And when I say I can’t believe it – I mean I am so freaking excited for May and then June…. ahhhh, the sweetness of spring (and the end of the school year!) Over Spring Break I saw the sweetest film, Belfast. I … More TGIF – fun finds
Last weekend we decided to getaway, and meet some friends in Oceanside, CA for an amazing, RELAXING pre-Spring Break adventure. Oceanside is just north of San Diego, and should be about a 2-ish hour drive for us (without traffic, of course!) Greg and I have not been there for at least 14 years – when … More Weekend Getaway – Oceanside
It was our monthly department meeting at work, and I was on the lookout for something “springy” to make. I usually do a lemon concoction, but last month I made lemon bars and didn’t want to do a repeat. So, I went to Pinterest to get some inspiration. After searching a few minutes I was … More Hummingbird Cupcakes
It’s been a long year… and it was finally time to get away! What could be better than a getaway full of delicious food, lots of wine, and the best of friends?!?! Not much… The Besties and I (and the husbands, too!) booked a weekend to Santa Ynez Valley for Jill’s 50th birthday and the … More Getaway- Sant Ynez Valley
Happy Friday! Does anyone else feel that the world is out of control this week? With everything that is happening in Ukraine, our country… hell, even locally – it seems a bit overwhelming at times. Being a history teacher the kids constantly want to unpack what is happening in Europe right now and it keeps … More TGIF – fun finds
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