• Coffee Shops,  Oregon,  Wall Guides

    Visit Kainos Coffee in The Dalles for a Smooth cup of Perfectly Brewed Coffee

    If you’re in The Dalles , start your morning off right with a visit in to Kainos Coffee for a delicious cup of coffee. Right away you will notice a fun, colorful space with geometric patterned walls accented with lots of indoor plants. On one side of the coffee shop is a row of tables and chairs, perfect for working remotely. The opposite side has a comfortable sofa and a fun coffee cup mural. The bourbon maple flavor was suggested to me by one of the friendly baristas and it was such a great choice. I ordered mine with almond milk and it was delicious. The beans were expertly roasted…

  • Brunch,  Coffee Shops,  Nevada,  Pink Places

    Cafe Lola is the Pinkest Brunch Spot in Las Vegas

    If you like to start your day by sipping a delicious cup of coffee in a bougie coffee shop, then Cafe Lola in Henderson, Nevada is made just for you. Café Lola was named Nevada’s most instagrammable café by Food Network and is a pink lovers paradise. This adorable cafe is easily one of the cutest, pinkest, most Instagrammable places I’ve ever been to. It’s so pretty and I look forward to stopping in to try something new every time we’re in Vegas. So what makes Cafe Lola the perfect Instagrammable brunch spot? Cute Coffee Served in Cute Pink Cups Many of the hot drinks come with a cute saying…

  • Sunflowers with a view of Mt Hood
    Food,  Garden,  Oregon,  Wine Tasting

    A Visit to The Grateful Vineyard in Hood River

    An early fall visit to The Grateful Vineyard yields fields of sunflowers with a stunning view of Mt Hood. The Grateful Vineyard has been open since 2019 and can be found on-site at Mt View Orchards in Hood River. Reservations at Grateful Vineyard fill up fast on the weekend. If you don’t mind a more casual dining experience, there are picnic tables set out so you can still enjoy your take-out with an amazing Mt Hood view. The staff was so friendly and explained all their seasonal offerings, including their delicious selection of hard ciders. Their cider menu includes peach, cranberry, blackberry and their house cider Golden Row Cider, made from…

  • Hecita Head Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast
    Oregon,  Road Trips,  Travel

    A Night at the Heceta Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast

      The Heceta Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast is a magical place nestled in the hillside of the Oregon Coast. The keeper’s house was built over 100 years ago. A lighthouse keeper operated the Fresnel Lens from 1894 until the 1930s when electricity became available. As a result, the lighthouse was automated and the keeper was no longer needed. Consequently, the house was sold for the unbelievable price of just $10! Many years later, in 1995, it was converted to a bed and breakfast. Enjoy Your Stay The welcome drink pairs nicely with the breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean from the front porch. Grab a blanket, cozy up in an…

  • birthday bundt cake with single candle
    Birthday,  Deals

    25 Great Birthday Discounts

    This year for my birthday, I turned 29 AGAIN! To celebrate, I made it my mission to take advantage of as many birthday discounts as I could! It was such a fun challenge! There were so many places to chose from that you can literally go out for breakfast, lunch, dinner AND dessert for free! I wasn’t able to check off all 25 Great Birthday Discounts, but I made a pretty good dent! 25 Birthday Deals Most of these deals require you to sign up for their “birthday club” which is just another way to get you on their email list. Quid pro quo, I guess. Although you will get…