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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 :)

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Travel Guide: Encinitas Babymoon
Travel Guide: Encinitas Babymoon

See where we stayed, what we ate, and our favorite pregnancy-friendly activities during our relaxing Encinitas babymoon.

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Kid-Friendly Things To Do in San Luis Obispo
Kid-Friendly Things To Do in San Luis Obispo
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48 Hours in Chicago
48 Hours in Chicago
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Five Things to Do with Kids in Santa Barbara
Five Things to Do with Kids in Santa Barbara
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Northern CA Road Trip
Northern CA Road Trip
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Travel Guide: A Few Days in Denver
Travel Guide: A Few Days in Denver
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Travel Guide: 3 Nights in San Luis Obispo
Travel Guide: 3 Nights in San Luis Obispo
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Travel Guide: A weekend trip to San Diego
Travel Guide: A weekend trip to San Diego
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Things to Do in SF: Outer Sunset
Things to Do in SF: Outer Sunset
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Hike: Cataract Falls
Hike: Cataract Falls
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Tahoe with Friends
Tahoe with Friends
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Our Roman Holiday
Our Roman Holiday

Rome will always hold a special place in my heart for a few reasons…

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Travel Guide: Positano
Travel Guide: Positano
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First Time to NYC
First Time to NYC
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7 Things to Know Visiting Maui
7 Things to Know Visiting Maui
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The Big Island
The Big Island
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Waterfront Restaurant
Waterfront Restaurant

If you're in the mood for some good seafood and a great view of the bay, look no further than the Waterfront Restaurant in the Embarcadero. 

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Portland
Portland
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Wyoming
Wyoming
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Centrally Grown
Centrally Grown
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#ShareSLO: Barrels in the Plaza
#ShareSLO: Barrels in the Plaza
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West Hollywood
West Hollywood
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#ShareSLO: Left Field
#ShareSLO: Left Field
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Travel Guide: Carlsbad
Travel Guide: Carlsbad
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#ShareSLO: Top 5 Things to Do - Valentines Day
#ShareSLO: Top 5 Things to Do - Valentines Day
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Travel Guide: St Thomas Part Three
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Travel Guide: St Thomas Part Two
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Travel Guide: St Thomas Part One
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Adventure in Rancho Palos Verdes
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#ShareSLO: PUMPKIN PATCH
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