Tyler Reyes

Sometimes school or work can get a little overwhelming, or sometimes the week may be going even better than you had planned, either way a nice glass of wine (or two) on a Wednesday night can be just the thing to motivate you to get to through to the weekend.  After all, society has unofficially …

Fall is a season known for tailgates, football, apple picking, spiced cider, and the pumpkin patch. Every year, I take my wife and kids to enjoy the pumpkin harvest. But not just our local pumpkin patch. Over the years, I have conducted much research and devoted countless hours into finding the best pumpkin patches. Each …

After a stressful day of work, there is nothing better that I like to do than cook. It is the best stress reliever for me. I am always trying new recipes whether I make them up myself or find them online. Whenever I find a recipe I like, or would like to try, I save …

The Fourth of July is one of the best holidays of the year for me personally.  For a lot of the other holidays, the major part takes place at a certain time of the day, but not on July 4th.  July 4th is a daylong celebration filled with delicious food, fun games, and great company.  …

  Graduation time can be filled with a range of emotions.  No matter if it is moving onto junior high, high school, or finishing college, graduation is always filled with bitter/sweet emotions.  Not only for the person graduating, but for the friends and family as well. In fact, the family may also be dealing with …

When you think of Los Angeles, you may think of sunshine, palm trees, and celebrities.  Well, there is definitely plenty of that.  Growing up in Southern California, I went to Los Angeles quite a bit.  Whenever we would have relatives visit from out of state, L.A. and Hollywood was on their must-see list.  Known as …

If you are ever in San Jose, California, the Winchester House is definitely a must see.  From 1886 to 1922 it was home to Sarah Winchester, the widow of William Winchester and the heiress to the Winchester Rifle fortune – the “Gun that won the West.”  What started out as an eight-room farmhouse grew to …

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I need to start thinking about what to get for my wife.  I normally put a lot of work into making this day special.  I have found that a little effort can make a big difference.  For example, last year I froze mint, raspberries, and edible flowers in …

It’s that time of the year again, where lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer…It’s a time of giving, togetherness, family, worship, and Christmas songs on every station. It’s the most beautiful time of the year! So, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…   My two youngest kids always have the …

Known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and for good reason, the Grand Canyon is both magnificent and awe inspiring.  With its multiple viewpoints, such as Mather Point and Lipan Point, you can see the immenseness of the canyon with its layers of red rock revealing millions of years of history. …