Tag: summer

Wine Country Vacationing

A few years back, our friends got married in wine country. We had never been to Northern California and made sure to visit AS MANY vineyards and wineries as possible. We rented a bus and scoured for miles.  I mean, we had to do our due diligence, right? Our very first stop was Domaine Carneros. …

Summertime Sunnies

Sun’s out, fun’s out!  Maybe it’s just me, but I can always use a new pair of sunnies!  Somehow mine always meet a tragic end sooner than I’d like.  (I’m guessing it has something to do with my accessory-loving-toddler)  I’ve combed through hundreds of pairs to find 6 different styles for less than $100.  (Well, …

Cheese Boards

Maybe it started when my Mom would buy me Lunchables growing up, but I have always preferred a cheese board to a traditional meal. Give me a deconstructed sandwich over traditional any day. Oh my! The deconstructed pho at DaLat? Yum! But that’s a blog for another day. Today is all about charcuterie. And my …

Lemon Broth Soup

Summer is officially in full swing and the swim suits in heavy rotation. I never quite feel like I’m ready to walk around in my suit, but it’s proven pretty difficult to swim in denim shorts and a Tshirt. I’ve previously referenced my problems with committing to hard core diets. But I do like to …

Summer Wines Under $15

I’ll keep this short, sweet and to the point. There are times that a gorgeous bold cab are relevant alongside a perfectly seasoned filet. And that bottle of bubble tucked away for just the right occasion. But for an every day wine – a hot summer wine – a pool day wine – this is …

Summer Shape Up- Plank Challenge

How is it already time to think about swimsuits??  I feel like I’ve only just begun to wear my cozy sweaters and stretchy pants this season- some of them don’t even have any permanent stains yet!! But the calendar doesn’t lie, which means it’s May.  Summer is right around the corner, and I’m gonna need …