Hi!

I'm Alison, a homeschooling mom, lifestyle blogger, yoga instructor, and Long Beach native sharing our family's adventures in Southern California.

This blog has grown right alongside me over the years. What started as a place to share my adventures in fitness, food, and travel has evolved into a space where I document our family's everyday moments from homeschooling and motherhood to family-friendly adventures, local Southern California guides, travel inspiration, and the little things that make this season of life so special.

Whether you're looking for homeschool encouragement, pregnancy and motherhood tips, the best parks and family activities, or ideas for your next getaway, I hope you find something here that inspires you and makes life just a little easier.

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Feb 22

Feb 22 Travel Guide: Carlsbad

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TRAVEL

It's been a crazy week for my boyfriend and I, traveling from SLO to San Diego, Long Beach back to SLO, up to San Francisco, flying to Vegas and then back to SLO again. We celebrated Valentine's Day at a friend's wedding and I got spoiled with a stay at the beautiful La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad (see photos below). The night before the wedding we went out to dinner at the most amazing restaurant, Paon. Both plates we ordered were phenomenal and the wine selection was out of this world! If you're ever in the area and looking for a really nice dinner, I highly highly recommend that you choose this place.