As soon as we heard Hawaii was opening back up again to tourism we decided to book a last minute trip to Oahu. We visited last August and had a total blast. If you missed those posts or are somewhat new here you can check out some of the things we did here, here, here, and here. I also wrote a hotel review for where we stayed. Justin and I feel it's a great location for a family vacation. We knew this trip wouldn't be the same but we were still looking forward to getting away as a family. Because we just went through the process of ... Read more...
California Coastal Getaway to Oceanpoint Ranch
This years travel plans have definitely not turned out the way we had originally planned. Month after month of staying at home and seeing photos pop up on my timeline of places we traveled to last year, had me dreaming about going on a family trip. We did take a few days over the 4th of July weekend to go camping in Carmel Valley, which was tons of fun, but besides that we've stayed home because of Covid-19. September is a busy month for us usually, especially since it is Justin and Mason's birthdays, just a few days apart from each ... Read more...
10 Ways to Make a Day at Your House Feel Like a Staycation
So the title of the post may sound a little silly, but after feeling like I was going stir crazy at home after far too many weeks of shelter in place I decided one morning to elevate the day and make it feel more like a staycation than a lockdown! After having such a great day, it was a total mood booster, I figured I'd share 10 ways to make a day at your house feel like a staycation. • Play music that reminds you of your recent vacation. The other day while Justin and I were working in our front yard we decided to switch up our ... Read more...
Après Ski Winter Dining Experience at Quattro Four Seasons Palo Alto
Justin and I got a rare weekday, date night last week, for the kick off of Quattro Four Seasons Palo Alto Après Ski outdoor dining experience and special holiday season menu. I always love Quattro's themed dining experiences. We enjoyed their Riviera by Quattro this summer and even stayed overnight for a little parents only staycation. The Four Seasons Palo Alto go all out when it comes to the decor and menu for these dining experiences. I was in awe of the setting, faux snow, and delicious menu. I definitely felt like ... Read more...
Birthday Celebrations and Special Occasions at The Clement Palo Alto
The Clement Palo Alto is a luxury all-inclusive boutique hotel that I have had the pleasure of staying at, now more than once. It has everything you could want and more! After having stayed there the first time, I thought it would be the perfect location to host Justin and Mason's birthday celebration. Since their birthdays are just a few days apart, what better way to spoil them then with a staycation. The Clement Palo Alto pulled out all the stops! They have a guest questionnaire that they send you prior to ... Read more...
