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!

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Sep 15

Sep 15 Celebrating Two Years

Alison Jones Violas

LIFESTYLE

I can’t believe two whole years have passed since I married my best friend. While the years have flown by, they’ve marked two of the biggest years in our over ten years of dating. We took what I’d say was our greatest trip yet (honeymoon to Italy!), moved from San Francisco back down to southern California and most recently, bought our first home.

Though we’ve been pretty swamped with the home projects and renovations lately, we’ll be slowing things down tonight and celebrating over a pizza and bottle of wine (or two). Celebrate with us and watch our wedding video below!