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Why San Diego Is a Perfect Winter Travel Destination
I had an appointment with my esthetician today and she told me that I better be writing a blog post about how San Diego in the winter is such a great vacation destination. Even though she is from San Diego, just as I am, she said that she falls in love with our city all over again every winter. And honestly, I can see why. I may be biased, but San Diego really is a great year-round destination. If you’re craving a winter getaway that doesn’t involve snow boots, icy roads, or packing five layers per person, San Diego might just be your dream destination. Winter in San Diego feels…
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Rainy Day Camping Hacks for Families: How to Stay Dry, Happy & Sane
Let’s be real—rain and camping don’t exactly sound like a dream combo, especially when you’ve got little ones in tow. But here’s the good news: with a little prep and the right gear, camping in the rain can still be a fun, cozy, and even memorable family adventure. We’ve done some summertime mountain camping where it’s clear and sunny one minute, and the next minute the clouds are coming in for a torrential downpour. While it’s not usually ideal, it does always add a bit of excitement to the day. Last time we were camping in June Lake, we had about two hours of solid rain that came out of…
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How to Stay Warm in a Tent
When we were tent campers (feels like it was yesterday… oh wait, it pretty much was!), I felt so limited as to where and when we could go camping because I didn’t want to freeze at night. Then one year, we went camping at Meeks Bay in Lake Tahoe at the end of June, and we absolutely froze. After that trip, I was determined to learn how to stay warm in a tent. After a few key purchases, we are now prepared to camp in any kind of weather. Make sure you check out my tips for camping in the rain as well. How to Stay Warm in a Tent:…
