• 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…

  • 7 Dresses I wore in Cabo
    Mexico,  Style,  Travel

    Great Outfits to Wear in Cabo Throughout the Year

    Just a few short weeks ago I was busy putting together my wardrobe for our anniversary get-away to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Cabo is one of our favorite places in the world. I was looking forward to walks on the beach, laying in the sun, and having all kinds of new adventures! The following post contains all the fun details of what I wore in Cabo! Amazon to the Rescue As you can imagine not many local stores carry sun dresses and summer tops in January, so I began to look online. Even my favorite online shops were still featuring sweaters and pants. After I got some preliminary ideas from…

  • Sunday Brunch at Flora Farms
    Brunch,  Food,  Lunch,  Mexico,  Travel

    Sunday Brunch at Flora Farms in San Jose del Cabo

    Flora Farms is a beautiful farm to table experience located in San Jose del Cabo. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de Laguna Mountains, this 25 acre farm features a restaurant, bar, produce market, and special events venue (Weddings of note include Adam Levene and Behati Prinsloo). There are also cottages you can rent and a spa for pampering yourself. Culinary classes are offered for those looking for a hands on experience! HOURS: Tuesday thru Saturday: Breakfast: 9am – 10:30am Lunch: 11am – 2pm Dinner: 5:30pm – 9:30pm • Sunday: Brunch: 10am – 2pm • Closed Monday The Bloody Mary Bar Sunday Brunch at Flora Farms  One of my…