Activities
Virtual Escape Room: The Escape Game Remote Adventures “The Heist”
I have been wanting to try an “escape room” for forever! So, when The Escape Game San Francisco contacted me about trying out one of their games, I could barely…
California
Domestic
Rush Creek Lodge in Groveland, CA (near Yosemite)
Wow, we really needed that quick trip to Yosemite Valley National Park a few weeks ago! Yosemite is so beautiful…
Gluten-Free
Gluten-Free Chinese Food at Hot Wok Bistro in San Mateo, CA and San Carlos, CA
Ever since Frans was diagnosed with celiac disease back in 2013, we have been extremely wary of eating out at local…
Automotive
Reconnecting w/ Mom on a Mother-Daughter Road Trip in the 2018 Buick Enclave
It’s been some twenty years since I last went on a trip with just my mom and me. I was about 19 years old then and it was before I…
Domestic
8 Tips for Riding in a Hot Air Balloon & Soaring Over Napa Valley California
Have you ever wanted to ride in a hot air balloon? Does it rank pretty high on your bucket list? For me, my answer would be “no” and “no.” I…
Domestic
11 Things to Do in Napa, CA that Don’t Involve Drinking Wine
Not too long ago, I was invited to spend a few days in Napa, CA at Riverpointe Napa Valley Resort. At first, I refused. I’ve been to Napa a few…
Automotive
Getting to Know & Exploring La Jolla, CA in the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT
After our long drive in the 2018 Hyundai Sonata the day before, we had more “chill” experience in the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport the following morning. We had a…
Automotive
Making La Jolla & San Diego Better in the 2018 Hyundai Sonata
Last week, I was in La Jolla, California for the media introduction of the new 2018 Hyundai Sonata and the 2018 Elantra GT. In addition to learning about the cars…
Disney Parks
How to Eat at Disneyland Gluten Free + Celiac Dining Suggestions
Every so often, we have to take a road trip down south to visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. We miss going on our favorite rides and can’t wait to…
Domestic
14 Reasons You NEED to Stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove, CA
My family and I had the opportunity to visit Great Wolf Lodge Garden Grove recently. Ever since I heard about Great Wolf Lodge being built in California, I have been…
Domestic
Southern California Beach Club in Oceanside, CA
Last week, my family and I needed to head down to southern California (6- to 8-hour drive) for work. It was only a two-day event so we decided to extend…
Domestic
Red Wolf Lodge at Squaw Valley in Olympic Valley, CA near Lake Tahoe
Situated at the base of the mountain, right in the heart of Olympic Valley, is Red Wolf Lodge at Squaw Valley. Shopping, dining, and gondola-riding are just a stone’s throw…