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.

Thanks so much for stopping by, I'm so happy you're here!

Feel free to say hello or shoot me a note any time — I love connecting with fellow moms, homeschoolers, and adventure seekers :)

Travel Guide: St Thomas Part One

You've probably heard of AirBnB, hostels, and maybe even CouchSurfing, but have you ever heard of VRBO? It's another popular vacation rental site where you can find houses or condos across the globe to stay at, often for a better price than local hotels. 

I learned about Vacation Rentals By Owner when planning the St Thomas Yoga Retreat for Yoga Centre. Once we found available dates, booking was almost too easy and things only got better once we arrived. The house was well equipped with everything from beach towels, kayaks and SUP boards to laundry detergent and every kitchen tool imaginable! Beyond that, the property manager was extremely helpful with information about the best grocery stores and shops on the island as well as restaurants, activities, and places to see.

Here are a few photos I managed to snap of the place in my down time:

 

As you can see, the house was magnificent with 360-degrees of breathtaking views  and 24/7 access to our own private beach. I'd love to return to this villa again someday but am definitely looking forward to future VRBO rentals too!

Travel Guide: St Thomas Part Two

Adventure in Rancho Palos Verdes

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