MT. BALDY

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Over New Years Kylie and I got together to enjoy our long holiday weekend. Mt. Baldy was the destination and it's funny how sometimes plans don't really go as "planned." We arrived at Mt. Baldy with intentions of riding the chair lift to the tippy top and doing a little exploring, followed by warming up in the lodge with some yummy food. But the bummer is, the moment we showed up after the bad New Years traffic the chair lift had closed (hah). I guess it was too crowded at the top and they weren't able to let anyone else ride the lift. It also only moves about 2 mph (haha) so it takes a long time for them to get people up and down. We were kinda bummed, but there wasn't a lot of snow anyway so we decided to do a little hike instead.

Close by we found a trail to a beautiful waterfall. It was super short and easy so you don't have to be too prepared for a legit hike, it's more of a stroll. Once we turned the final corner and saw the icy waterfall we knew we had made it. There was a little sledding hill nearby which looked super sketchy in my mind since there was a small stream trickling below it, but people were sledding none the less. Not what I would recommend, sledding on icy snow but hey people do what they want I suppose. On our way back, we caught the sun going to sleep in the mountains and it was absolutely gorgeous. Blows my mind how this place is only a short hour from LA. I love that about California, there is so much to explore and we really do have the best of both worlds here, ocean and mountains. So get out and explore!

BYE, 2014! HI, 2015!

SAY GOODBYE to 2014, and HELLO 2015!

Here's how we celebrated...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas, lovely readers! We hope it's merry & bright!

KIDECALS: GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

Kidecals are name labels for kids and adults that are both versatile and durable, and lets not forget adorable. Anything ombre I must own, so of course this keycal had my name written all over it. Definitely makes my online shopping this season all the merrier. Especially with fresh baked cookies and a warm cup of cocoa, sigh.

OH, CHRISTMAS TREE

 thermos c/o Stanley Brand, bag c/o Topo Designs

This year for Christmas I wanted two Christmas trees! We chopped down one in the forest (as seen here) for our porch outside and the other one we ended up getting at a tree lot. It's full and beautiful and most importantly, Van approves!

A few must haves for tree shopping are as follows:

1. Christmas spirit- don't let anything get you down, even a screaming toddler or tight budget
2. Hot chocolate- I brought mine in my awesome Stanley thermos and it stayed hot the entire time
3. Rope- you will need the appropriate twine to tie your tree to your rooftop, especially if you cut your tree down in the forest, but most often this is provided at tree lots/farms

We hope you are enjoying this Christmas season and the smell of pine in your homes like we are. Have a great Monday!

HALLOWEEN

Cosmo Twins via Beloved 

Creepy Skeletor via Beloved

Gothic Skeletons (plus adorable nephew)

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Spooky season has come to a close and we hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween. Kylie and I started ours off with a bang by going to Knotts Scary Farm to shoot zombies and walk through endless and demented haunted houses. Megan threw a holiday decorating cupcake party with family earlier in the month and on Halloween hosted another fun party with friends. The theme was "Classic Movies," so her little family went as ET, Elliot and Gertie. We all handed out candy to cute trick or treaters and made sure to enjoy some ourselves. What were you for Halloween this year? 

WHERE TO STAY: LOS OSOS

Destination: Baywood Inn / Location: Los Osos, California / Accommodations: Start at $100+

In planning our sister road trip to Big Sur, I mapped out campsites and roadside pit stops and among all the fuss I made sure to include a few nights at a little cabin or B&B to freshen up and relax without smelling like a campfire. When I found this darling little B&B in the sleepy town of Los Osos, I knew I had to snag a room before they were gone on a holiday weekend. It was perfect. The location was right on the water overlooking the beautiful Morro Bay with a long dock to take walks down, and restaurants just feet away to enjoy with the complimentary coupon Baywood Inn provides. 

I have to say - the service here was SUPERB. By far some of the nicest, coolest most down to earth customer service I'd ever received. They were amazing to us, and when they found out it was our birthday they even gave us a free upgrade! The people in this area enjoy a slow life and are warm and inviting. Just a few miles from Montana de Oro State Park and a short drive to downtown for movie theaters, shopping and eating we couldn't have been more pleased.

We chose the cabin room for obvious reasons, and were so happy and cozy with a gas-powered fire to keep us warm. After taking turns showering and catching up on a little social media, we ordered in some food and ate dinner while snuggling up to a romantic movie and slurping chocolate malt milkshakes till they were gone. It was the perfect place to relax and put our feet up. We all three slept comfortably on the bed, intertwined just like the days back in mama's womb. I think she this sister slumber party would have been a scene that would make any mama's heart swell. 

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

what are your 4th of july traditions? last year lisa and i spent ours watching fireworks explode over the water while we sat on our surfboards. it was insane. such a rush being out in the dark water with the dark sky, waiting for fireworks to crack and fill the sky with flashes of light and sparkly explosions. makes my heart tingle. wishing you a most magical 4th of july this summer. 

JULY IS HERE

 

It's officially July.

Which means it's time to bust out your favorite patriotic outfits.

Anything and everything with the American flag will do.

We love red, white and blue.

We love America.

Getting excited for Friday :)

FREAKY FRIDAY - A DAY OF LOVE

Stop! in the name of love.

That's the name of the game today, even in Nicaragua. 

Hope you are all enjoying your holiday of love!

See our video from last Valentine's Day here.

TRAVELING FOR CHRISTMAS?

With Christmas travels beginning this weekend, traveling for the holidays is obviously on our minds! We are all so excited for this special time of year where we reunite with our families to celebrate Christ's birth and all that goes along with this wonderful season of celebration.

After doing some research on traveling during the holidays, we came up with a list of some of the cheapest Christmas destinations as well as when is the best time to travel. (Christmas in the UK, anyone?) We do, after all, like to avoid overpriced airfare and traffic jams! Here's the breakdown for planning your holiday getaway!

The cheapest holiday destinations are usually those cities with higher populations. Lots of flights means lots of competition, which can work to your advantage! We've compiled a list below for you!

Cheapest Christmas Destinations

Boston

Who knew?! Airlines from all over the world fly into Boston and with low-cost carriers like JetBlue, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines you're bound to find something within your budget.

Denver

Planning some skiing this holiday break? Colorado is the place to be and with choice resorts and some of the best powder there are plenty of airlines to choose from with both low-cost carriers and larger airlines that will match prices to get you where you want to be.

Los Angeles

We have so many airports here including Burbank, LAX, Long Beach and Santa Ana that you have multiple options on cheapest flights into LA. I prefer Burbank, as it is such a small airport and right in my neighborhood. The airlines are smaller (like Alaska) with smaller planes and less crowds. Angelina Jolie favors this airport as well, and celeb spotting is not unusual!

Remember - travel prices jump in mid December so the best prices are found the first week of December. If you're booking a last minute getaway, your odds at better prices are relatively cheaper when traveling on Christmas Day or New Years Day. If that doesn't work for you, Christmas Eve or New Years Eve are still cheaper than weekends.

Tip: use only carry on luggage to avoid checked bag fees! Connecting flights are always a good method to save money as well (direct flights always cost more).

Dates to avoid travel: Dec. 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, and Jan. 4 and 5

Weekends are the worst time to travel, so if you can avoid it - your wallet will thank you! I usually try to fly on Tuesdays or Thursdays if I can. Since I'll be driving home for Christmas (hello 15 hour road trip!) I'll be sure to head out before the weekend rush.