The Ridge Tahoe is a beautiful resort nestled in the gorgeous landscape of Lake Tahoe. It’s all you would expect a serene Tahoe resort to be. As we drove up to check in we could already feel ourselves relaxing. I love the mountains with big trees, rocky terrain, blue skies and pristine waters. I was […]
South Lake Tahoe Getaway: The Perfect Northern California Spring Weekend
I’m not a spur of the moment kind of girl, especially when it comes to vacations. But when this last minute South Lake Tahoe getaway came up I didn’t even think about it, I just said “Yes!” It turned out to be one of the best mini-vacations I’ve ever been on, and I’m now fully […]
Universal Studios Without Kids
Going to theme parks without kids is a totally different experience. One of the parks that I like to visit with just the hubby is Universal Studios. Granted, my kids are very good theme park goers because they have had lots of experience and practice, but being able to play by our own schedule is […]
10 Secrets for Buying Your Dream Home
Purchasing a new home is both stressful and rewarding. The day you get the keys to what you can now call your own home, is a feeling like no other. A house to fix up and decorate just the way you want. Getting to the point of buying a house or condoe is something to […]
Curried Tuna Salad
On my honeymoon to Carmel, I tried a sandwich I had never had before – Curried Chicken Salad. It was sooo yummy, and I knew I would need to try to recreate it. Because we often have tuna on hand, and it is more affordable, I thought I would try my own version of Curried […]
Homemade Naan Bread
I am obsessed with good Indian food! Naan bread dipped in Channa Masala, Veggie Pakora, Tikka Masala, and the list goes on. Mmm! It wasn’t until I moved away from my hometown, a few years ago, that I discovered a love for Indian food. I had tried it once as a child and found it […]
10 Laundry Tips to Make Your Clothes Last Longer
There is something extremely frustrating about spending hundreds of dollars on our wardrobe, only to have items last for one or two wears. I personally like to get the most out of my wardrobe, including changing up each piece for different looks. Clothes wear out, get stained, fade, shrink, and the list goes on. To […]
How Abuse Made Me Fat and What I Plan To Do About It
The self esteem of a woman is baffling to me. How is it that we so often undervalue ourselves, or determine our worth by others’ actions or words? I can definitely see how and why this is done, but is there a way to stop it? I am on a lifetime mission to see if this […]
The Inner Ramblings of a Woman Getting Ready For Date Night
Have you ever had a little personal drama happen while trying to figure out what to wear on a date night with the hubby? If so you will probably be able to relate to my funny inner- monologue on getting ready for a recent date night! Plus read all about how my sponsors at Best Buy […]
Discover Home Away from Home for Family Vacations
As my family has grown, I have found there are some ways to travel that are better than others. Allow me to explain how I discover home away from home for family vacations through VRBO, which is part of the HomeAway family. I am proud to be partnering with to spread awareness about their services which I […]