Heading to Substack
It’s finally time. I spent most of this year debating whether or not I wanted to continue to have a private blog or move to…
Looking for a Dog-Friendly Hotel in Pismo Beach?
If you are searching for an upscale dog-friendly hotel that also offers ocean views, The Inn at the Cove in Pismo Beach, California, might be…
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Enjoy Wine Tasting by the Water at Hearst Ranch Winery
One of the best places to go wine tasting in California is Hearst Ranch Winery in San Simeon, California. Set by the water on the…
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5 Steps to Take Before You Quit Your Job
So, you are thinking about quitting your job. Whether this has been on your mind for years, or it has recently taken hold of your…
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Try Wine Barrels as Large Outdoor Planters
A half wine barrel just might be the perfect answer to our backyard landscaping questions. We needed something that allowed for a lot of soil,…
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Searching for Urban Backyard Ideas
The pandemic inspired us to start searching for urban backyard ideas to help us transform the space that sits behind our four-plex apartment building in…
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A Mountain Cabin Rental in Green Valley Lake, CA
A mountain cabin rental in Green Valley Lake, CA, called, and, for the first time in 15 months, we answered. If you too are looking…
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Unusual and Affordable Summer White Wine
Rosé wine may rule our summer these days, but occasionally we need something a bit more thirst-quenching to beat the heat. There was a time…
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AeroGarden Container Garden Update — Herb Jungle!
Our container garden ideas have been flowing since early in the pandemic, so we were very excited to try the AeroGarden. We promised to keep…
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January Decluttering and Organization Ideas
Do you have decluttering and organization goals for January, the first quarter, or 2021? Every year, I rededicate myself to living more sustainably. I make…
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Container Garden Ideas: Testing AeroGarden
New container garden ideas will always get my attention, so I’ve been reading up on the AeroGarden for months. Much to my delight, the Bounty…
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