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Last summer we decided to take a road trip.  Since my wife and I consider ourselves somewhat of wine enthusiasts, our destination was going to be the rolling hills, grape vineyards, and wineries of California’s Central Coast. Within this sunny valley, there are literally hundreds of wineries to visit.  Paso Robles which is a wine lovers …

No matter what time of year it is, there are always a ton of activities to do in Lake Tahoe. From the changing of the leaves, to the snow, to the warm summer days, Lake Tahoe has is all.  In the summer, there are sun soaked beaches where you can rent water toys and play in …

  Ah, the best time of the year is finally upon us. Summer is that magical time that kids look forward to after the school year. It is a time of year when we skip our Netflix binges and kids play outside until the street lights come on.  You dream of sleeping in then lounging …

An end of an era. A bittersweet goodbye, and a start of a new chapter- graduation. As I do not have kids of my own, I have watched my nephew Chase grow up. Through all the ups and downs, I have seen him conquer anything he set his mind to.   For his graduation, I …

Father’s Day is just around the corner.  It is a day to honor and celebrate the fathers in our lives who put their families first.  If you are stumped on what to get your dad this year, here are a few suggestions for different types of dads:   For the dad who loves hiking Yeti …

I have twin nephews who just turned 4 years old and they had an absolute blast at their birthday party.  Throughout their terrible 2’s (and 3’s), I discovered just how much they enjoyed making videos and being goofy with one another.  We were busy thinking of ideas for the party and picking out the cake …

One of my favorite things to do is to grab my surfboard and head to the beach. This summer my boyfriend and I are taking a classic road trip up California’s Highway one along the coast. It will consist of lots of food, lots of surfing, and of course, lots of pictures. The majority of …

Happy Mother’s Day! Every year for Mother’s Day, my wife and I send out a Penless message to all our friends that are mothers to wish them a happy Mother’s Day.  It is a tradition that we head down to the beach for brunch and walk along the coast. We always remake the same video …

Temecula Valley in Southern California is about 90 miles from where I live. It is located between San Diego and Los Angeles.  With its award-winning wineries, great restaurants, and activities such as hiking and hot air balloon rides,  it makes for the perfect weekend getaway. There are about 40 wineries in Temecula to visit in the …

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22.  Celebrated in more than 193 countries, it is a day to promote environmental awareness and the protection of our planet.  Earth Day dates back to 1970 when it was first celebrated in the United States.  It didn’t go global until 1990 with 200 million people recognizing environmental …