Warm summer nights are perfect for cold drinks and fun with friends. For years, our favorite go-to drink when we’re craving something light and refreshing has been Jeff’s Lemon Drop Recipe. We feel like it’s the perfect Summer drink… maybe even the perfect year-round drink. ;)

Jeff makes his lemon drops with just the right balance of tartness and sweetness to quench your thirst and I’m always telling him they make you feel like you’re drinking something special because they’re that good!

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Hello friends and welcome back to the blog after quite a long hiatus! We are returning with our newest Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024. Hoping you can find the perfect gift for the special woman in your life, we know that it can be difficult!

Our most recent post was published back in early 2023…which is wild. We’ve had a very busy year with renovating our home, staff changes, and so much more but we are excited and ready to be back on the blog posting our thoughts and ideas.

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Hi everyone! I’m back with another travel blog. I know SO many people are planning on traveling this year, especially this summer. Unfortunately due to a rise in travel after the pandemic and a lack of pilots/FAs hired back after the layoffs plus rising fuel costs, travel has become chaotic. I’ve heard of 5000+ flights being cancelled randomly in just one week alone in June by United!

Many people have chosen not to travel this summer, but if you are..

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Summer is right around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited for the warmer weather! This is our first summer living in Santa Barbara and our little coastal town is already beginning to come alive with tourists and locals hitting the beach. I thought I’d share some of the cutest fashion trends, must-have summer beauty I use year after year and the ultimate beach gear to get the season started. I hope you find something you love!

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Mexico is one of our all-time favorite destinations. For Americans, it is so easy to get there. Between Cabo, Todos Santos, Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita, Puerto Escondido, Cancun, Tulum, Merida.. there are so many stunning and beautiful places to visit. We decided to make a Tulum Travel Guide as we have all visited now and know some of the best places to stay, play & eat!

Tulum is a beautiful bohemian paradise, set on the warm crystal-blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.

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