When I was raising my own children, visiting the San Diego Zoo Safari Park was a regular occurrence. Only back then, it was called the San Diego Wildlife Animal Park. And while my children were young, there was a limit…
Visit a Pumpkin Patch in San Diego
Wherever you are, fall is a wonderful time of the year. It’s time to bake apple pies and pumpkin spice cookies, rake leaves, and get out your sweaters and scarves. Unless you live in San Diego, where it’s still over…
Review of Piacere Mio Italian Restaurant in San Diego
Another Friday night. Another date night. My husband and I have lived in San Diego since 1989. Every weekend we go out on a date. Sometimes it is challenging to find something we haven’t already done many times, but we…
Where to Watch the Fireworks in San Diego
Looking for the best location to watch the fireworks in San Diego? Whether you reside in San Diego or it’s on your travel bucket list, you may harbor a desire to see the Big Bay Boom on the 4th of…
Things to Do in Lakeside, CA
This post was most recently updated on November 11th, 2021I’m pretty sure Lakeside is overlooked by San Diego tourists, maybe even by most San Diego county residents. Which is a little sad, since it’s a small town with some rural…
Escape to Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground!
Are you looking for a place to escape from city life and enjoy nature? After being cooped up for much of the winter, my husband and I were anxious to get away for a weekend. So when I received an…
How to Beat the Heat in California
I know, I know! California is nearly a paradise. Especially southern California. It’s where everyone goes to enjoy the beaches and the perfect weather. But if you live in southern California, you know it’s not always perfect. Sometimes the summer…
5 Reasons to Go to Laguna Beach
This post was most recently updated on November 11th, 2021My husband recently whisked me away to Laguna Beach for a weekend getaway. In fact we were celebrating our 35th anniversary! We might have chosen something more elaborate, but with Covid-19,…