While I’ve stayed at the Palace Hotel several times, I haven’t been a guest since I was in high school. Growing up, my mom used to take me for a staycation around Christmas. Although I’ve visited and dined at the Garden Court many times since, I haven’t stayed overnight in years. Last weekend Joe and…
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Cherry Picking: Where To Go, How To Clean, & Recipes
Over the weekend, Joe and I went cherry picking. This was our second year visiting U Pick Orchards in Morgan Hill. They have five ranches in Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The cherry picking season is brief – it seems to be a few weeks max here (late May through mid June). Luckily there were still…
Summer Bucket List 2021
Now that I’ve gotten my vaccine and the weather is getting warmer, I’m getting so excited for summer! This summer will be 1000% better than last year! I can’t wait to put together my summer bucket list. SUMMER BUCKET LIST 2021 Pick berries: This is a tradition for us – Joe and I have been…
Napa Mustard Fields 2021
Napa never ceases to amaze me. This is one of my favorite places in Northern California. Napa Valley (and the surrounding area) is particularly nice to visit in the spring, before the heat comes. The Napa mustard fields are one of the highlights of spring. Right now, they are in bloom and beautiful. Joe and…
Apple Hill: Five Places To Stop For Apples, Pumpkins & More!
Apple Hill has been on my list since we moved to California. Joe and I LOVED visiting apple orchards and getting cider donuts on the East Coast. We knew we wanted to pick apples, visit a pumpkin patch and scoop up all the delicious baked goods. I visited their website, which has a printable map….
My Favorite Wineries in Napa
One of my favorite things about living in California again is having amazing wineries at my fingertips. Napa is only an hour and a half from San Jose and is the perfect getaway on a sunny Saturday. Joe and I are spoiled by friends who live in Napa and has gotten to explore a handful…
Summer Picnic at the Rose Garden in San Jose
Since Joe and I only moved to San Jose at the beginning of the year, we’ve been trying to explore the South Bay as much as possible. Several people recommended the Municipal Rose Garden in the heart of San Jose. The garden features over 180 varieties of roses, which typically bloom between April and November….
Carmel Travel Guide
Joe and I had a blast visiting Carmel a couple weeks ago. We were hosted by Hofsas House Hotel and had the opportunity to thoroughly explore Carmel By-The-Sea! Carmel is a beautiful little coastal town to visit year round. Below are some my recommendations for your future Carmel getaways. I hope you enjoy this Carmel…
How To Change Your Name After Marriage
One of the major pains after getting married is changing your name (if you choose to change it!). Since I now know all the details, I thought it would be helpful to share how to change your name after marriage. When we got our marriage license, I got it select to change…
Our Wedding Photos
On June 24th, 2017, Joe and I committed ourselves to each other forever. The setting was a beautiful ranch in San Luis Obispo, where we met five years ago. Surrounded by our friends and family, we said “I do” and spent the evening celebrating our love. Joe spent the day with his groomsmen and our…
