Home upgrades offer the promise of improved comfort, functionality, and increased property value—but they often come at a high cost. Whether it’s a kitchen remodel or an energy-efficient overhaul, expenses can easily exceed your budget. However, smart planning...
Many of you know that I am a retired Registered Nurse and when I was in nursing, one of the requirements was continuing education. The amount of continuing education required to maintain your license differs in each state. In California, 30 continuing education units...
I’ve been consuming a lot of ginger lately because I’ve had some bouts of vertigo (which usually is accompanied by nausea) and I’ve come to like it. I made some ginger ale (which was great) and now I found another way to use it! This drink is packed...
For Christmas this past year, I received a gift certificate to the Northstar Wine Blending Experience! It’s an experience where you create your own bottle of red blend from wine varietals made with their grapes! I’ve always wanted to do this! You’ve seen all...
In September we spent some time at wineries in Paso Robles, California on the way back from my high school reunion. We had always wanted to go there and had planned an October trip for a milestone birthday of mine but of course, that was 2020. Paso Robles is in San...
This post is part of a series of posts about the wineries and vineyards in Paso Robles, California, which we visited in September of 2023. You can find more about Paso Robles, the wineries we visited, the places we stayed, and other places we visited in the original...