• Spring Break Packing List

    I’ve been dreaming of spring break for the last several weeks, and I know many of you have, as well. I’ve had lots of requests for warm weather wear: swimsuits, dresses, sandals, and sunny accessories. My daughter and I are taking a mother-daughter spring break beach trip next week with some of our dear friends. I’ve been packing over the last several days and thought it would be fun to share my packing list. First off, no trip would be complete without my Favorite Travel Essentials. I blogged about this before our last trip to Santa Barbara, and most of these pieces will be coming with me for spring break.…

  • My Favorite Travel Essentials

    Good morning from sunny California! As we try to do every year, my husband and I jetted off for a fun sans-kids vacation. With two January birthdays, we enjoy getting away to celebrate, rest, and gear up for a busy semester of sports and all the school things (which includes a high school graduation in May!). We’ve enjoyed several fabulous destinations over the years, but this is our first time in Santa Barbara. We’ve planned a mix of fun and downtime, and I’ll share a full report when we return. In the meantime, I’m sharing my travel essentials. As a frequent traveler, these are the must-haves that I cannot live without.…