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Unpopular opinion: We put too much pressure on Mother’s Day.

Sure, it’s a day when moms can be pampered, choose what they want to do, and kick back a little bit more than usual…

..but if your kid throws a tantrum or your husband forgets to get you a gift or everything doesn’t go according to plan, in reality, it’s just another day.

Moms should be thanked by their families any day of the week.
Moms should feel “free” to not do it all any day of the month.
Moms should be able to practice self-care, guilt-free, any day of the year.

Leave a ‘❤️’ if you’re all about dropping the unrealistic expectations & just having a fun family day on Mother’s Day!

#mothersday #momsofinstagram #unpopularopinion #sandiego #beach #views #encinitasca #motherhood

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Unpopular opinion: We put too much pressure on Mother’s Day. Sure, it’s a day when moms can be pampered, choose what they want to do, and kick back a little bit more than usual… ..but if your kid throws a tantrum or your husband forgets to get you a gift or everything doesn’t go according to plan, in reality, it’s just another day. Moms should be thanked by their families any day of the week. Moms should feel “free” to not do it all any day of the month. Moms should be able to practice self-care, guilt-free, any day of the year. Leave a ‘❤️’ if you’re all about dropping the unrealistic expectations & just having a fun family day on Mother’s Day! #mothersday #momsofinstagram #unpopularopinion #sandiego #beach #views #encinitasca #motherhood

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I’ve really been enjoying wine country living over the past 1.5 years! 🥂☀️So far I’ve tasted at almost half of the nearly 50 wineries, & here are the stand outs for me thus far:

MY FAVORITES —
-Monte de Oro ~ Joined their wine club & have hung out here countless times 🙌🏼 Their wines are awesome, the staff is friendly & they have an expansive patio. Bonus: they decorate so wonderfully for Christmas! @montedeoro
-Leoness ~ Yummy reds, the views here are lovely & they usually have live music Fri-Sun, + their beautifully curated store is my favorite in the valley for grabbing wine country gifts. Also joined the wine club @leonesscellars

GREAT FOR PICNICKING —
-Masia de La Vinya ~ Offering Spanish style wines & lots of outdoor seating on their patio, patrons are free to bring food to this boutique winery Sun-Fri @masiadelavinyawinery (note: children are not allowed on Saturdays)

MY TOP PICK FOR A DATE —
-Europa ~ Offering not one, not two, but THREE tasting rooms (Italian, Spanish & French styles), Europa has picturesque grounds, a resort & Spanish restaurant, making it a perfect pick to relax at & stay awhile! @europavillage

FUN WITH KIDS —
-Peltzer ~ @peltzerwinery has some great kid-friendly events, including a fall pumpkin patch, winter skating rink & movie nights. Note: Most of the time they’re only kid-friendly Sun-Thurs.
-Longshadow Ranch ~ @longshadowranchwinery is a Temecula winery with a western flair that has animals to visit with, regular family-friendly events & a small playground to entertain kiddos while the adults try the wines. Also nice for picnicking! Try their port in a chocolate boot 🍫 I’ve also heard they regularly have bonfire nights, which are on my bucket list to make it to soon.

#temeculaca #wineoclock #winecountry #socal #californialiving #exploremore #winelovers #home #familyfriendly #weekendvibes

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I’ve really been enjoying wine country living over the past 1.5 years! 🥂☀️So far I’ve tasted at almost half of the nearly 50 wineries, & here are the stand outs for me thus far: MY FAVORITES — -Monte de Oro ~ Joined their wine club & have hung out here countless times 🙌🏼 Their wines are awesome, the staff is friendly & they have an expansive patio. Bonus: they decorate so wonderfully for Christmas! @montedeoro -Leoness ~ Yummy reds, the views here are lovely & they usually have live music Fri-Sun, + their beautifully curated store is my favorite in the valley for grabbing wine country gifts. Also joined the wine club @leonesscellars GREAT FOR PICNICKING — -Masia de La Vinya ~ Offering Spanish style wines & lots of outdoor seating on their patio, patrons are free to bring food to this boutique winery Sun-Fri @masiadelavinyawinery (note: children are not allowed on Saturdays) MY TOP PICK FOR A DATE — -Europa ~ Offering not one, not two, but THREE tasting rooms (Italian, Spanish & French styles), Europa has picturesque grounds, a resort & Spanish restaurant, making it a perfect pick to relax at & stay awhile! @europavillage FUN WITH KIDS — -Peltzer ~ @peltzerwinery has some great kid-friendly events, including a fall pumpkin patch, winter skating rink & movie nights. Note: Most of the time they’re only kid-friendly Sun-Thurs. -Longshadow Ranch ~ @longshadowranchwinery is a Temecula winery with a western flair that has animals to visit with, regular family-friendly events & a small playground to entertain kiddos while the adults try the wines. Also nice for picnicking! Try their port in a chocolate boot 🍫 I’ve also heard they regularly have bonfire nights, which are on my bucket list to make it to soon. #temeculaca #wineoclock #winecountry #socal #californialiving #exploremore #winelovers #home #familyfriendly #weekendvibes

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Come with me to try the vegetarian sandwiches @capriottis Sandwich Shop! Which sandwich would you like to try most?

#ad #foodiesofinstagram #vegetarian #sandwiches #eeeeats #capriottis

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Come with me to try the vegetarian sandwiches @capriottis Sandwich Shop! Which sandwich would you like to try most? #ad #foodiesofinstagram #vegetarian #sandwiches #eeeeats #capriottis

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Happy Earth Day 🌎 Doing my best to raise a fellow nature loving tree hugger who cares about preserving our planet ❤️🌳☀️

#earthday #naturelovers #optoutside #outdoorliving #momsofinstagram #girlmom #saveourplanet #familytravel #hikingadventures

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Happy Earth Day 🌎 Doing my best to raise a fellow nature loving tree hugger who cares about preserving our planet ❤️🌳☀️ #earthday #naturelovers #optoutside #outdoorliving #momsofinstagram #girlmom #saveourplanet #familytravel #hikingadventures

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Rest in peace pa ❤️

#restinpeace #memories #wordsofwisdom #family #93yearsold #lifelessons

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Rest in peace pa ❤️ #restinpeace #memories #wordsofwisdom #family #93yearsold #lifelessons

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I had so much fun exploring with my little one over her 2-week kindergarten spring break! I packed in the adventures & here are 5️⃣ of our San Diego outing highlights:

1️⃣ Sand n Straw Farm - This adorable family-owned Vista farm is open on Wed 1-4 & Sat 9-1. We visited to feed the animals, shop & taste at the little farm stand & enjoy the play area! They’re newly offering locally made sourdough & other baked goodies, which I can’t wait go back and try. The farm also offers kids’ camps & classes.

2️⃣ Sesame Place - We had a great time during our first Sesame Place visit! Elmo’s Eggstravaganza Easter celebration is taking place & tix are mega on sale this month. While the water park part of the park is closed because it’s not hot enough yet, we had a BLAST going on all of the rides, meeting the characters & going to a few park events. The best part? We went mid-week and didn’t have to wait on lines at all!

3️⃣ Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market - This extensive Wed & Sat market is one of my favorites in the world, with every type of cuisine, local produce and local artisans totaling 150+ vendors! My daughter was excited to pick out berries, fresh bread & lemonade here - & of course get a balloon 🎈

4️⃣ San Diego Botanic Garden - The botanic garden has beautiful gardens, awesome play areas, and kids’ craft mornings! This is one of our go-to spots & we just re-upped our membership here.

5️⃣ Coronado Beach - The wide sandy shoreline offers views of the iconic @delcoronado, is great for kiddos & there’s a nice dog beach area. Love this beach & Coronado Island in general!

Where do you want to visit most? Locals, which one is your fav?

#sandiego #californialiving #springbreak #localfun #locavore #momsofinstagram #sesameplace #botanicgarden #shoplocally #girlmom #exploremore #socal #familyfriendly

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I had so much fun exploring with my little one over her 2-week kindergarten spring break! I packed in the adventures & here are 5️⃣ of our San Diego outing highlights: 1️⃣ Sand n Straw Farm - This adorable family-owned Vista farm is open on Wed 1-4 & Sat 9-1. We visited to feed the animals, shop & taste at the little farm stand & enjoy the play area! They’re newly offering locally made sourdough & other baked goodies, which I can’t wait go back and try. The farm also offers kids’ camps & classes. 2️⃣ Sesame Place - We had a great time during our first Sesame Place visit! Elmo’s Eggstravaganza Easter celebration is taking place & tix are mega on sale this month. While the water park part of the park is closed because it’s not hot enough yet, we had a BLAST going on all of the rides, meeting the characters & going to a few park events. The best part? We went mid-week and didn’t have to wait on lines at all! 3️⃣ Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market - This extensive Wed & Sat market is one of my favorites in the world, with every type of cuisine, local produce and local artisans totaling 150+ vendors! My daughter was excited to pick out berries, fresh bread & lemonade here - & of course get a balloon 🎈 4️⃣ San Diego Botanic Garden - The botanic garden has beautiful gardens, awesome play areas, and kids’ craft mornings! This is one of our go-to spots & we just re-upped our membership here. 5️⃣ Coronado Beach - The wide sandy shoreline offers views of the iconic @delcoronado, is great for kiddos & there’s a nice dog beach area. Love this beach & Coronado Island in general! Where do you want to visit most? Locals, which one is your fav? #sandiego #californialiving #springbreak #localfun #locavore #momsofinstagram #sesameplace #botanicgarden #shoplocally #girlmom #exploremore #socal #familyfriendly

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Life is short my friends…
Create a life you feel wildly proud of

📍Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 🌎

#quotes #qotd #takerisks #liveboldly #naturelovers #hikingadventures #nationalparks #coloradogram #onelifetolive

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Life is short my friends… Create a life you feel wildly proud of 📍Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 🌎 #quotes #qotd #takerisks #liveboldly #naturelovers #hikingadventures #nationalparks #coloradogram #onelifetolive

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Last weekend we went on a road trip to visit central California coast’s Santa Barbara 📍Here was our Saturday itinerary:

• Walk around the eclectic FUNK Zone ~ wine/beer/olive oil tastings, shopping, dining & more! My 5-year old loves olive oil tasting because #likemotherlikedaughter. @thefunkzone
• Grab a bite & drink at @sbbiergarten
• Explore at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center @sbnature
• Check out the pier & beach
• Play @ Kids’ World - an awesome 8,000-sq ft wooden playground
• Enjoy dinner outside @oliosantabarbara
• Get dessert across the street @roriscreamery in the @sbpublicmarket

#roadtrip #santabarbara #familytravel #kidfriendly #kidswhoexplore #california #mytinyatlas #wanderlust #weekendfun #travelgram #californiathroughmylens

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Last weekend we went on a road trip to visit central California coast’s Santa Barbara 📍Here was our Saturday itinerary: • Walk around the eclectic FUNK Zone ~ wine/beer/olive oil tastings, shopping, dining & more! My 5-year old loves olive oil tasting because #likemotherlikedaughter. @thefunkzone • Grab a bite & drink at @sbbiergarten • Explore at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center @sbnature • Check out the pier & beach • Play @ Kids’ World - an awesome 8,000-sq ft wooden playground • Enjoy dinner outside @oliosantabarbara • Get dessert across the street @roriscreamery in the @sbpublicmarket #roadtrip #santabarbara #familytravel #kidfriendly #kidswhoexplore #california #mytinyatlas #wanderlust #weekendfun #travelgram #californiathroughmylens

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All of these gems are on The Big Island, HI 🌊🌞📍

Which would you pick to visit if you could only choose one?

I loved all of these beaches, but suppose I’m picking Kua Bay since it was the only beach we visited twice on our Big Island trip a few weeks ago! Though it’s not exactly a hidden gem and is a popular spot with pretty small beach space, the water is gorgeous, the waves are perfect if you’re swimming with kiddos, and it was one of the only beaches we visited on the Big Island that wasn’t covered in rough rocks.

#hawaii #travelgram #beach #beautifulplaces #naturelovers #vitaminsea #familytravel #mytinyatlas #wanderlust #beachday

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All of these gems are on The Big Island, HI 🌊🌞📍 Which would you pick to visit if you could only choose one? I loved all of these beaches, but suppose I’m picking Kua Bay since it was the only beach we visited twice on our Big Island trip a few weeks ago! Though it’s not exactly a hidden gem and is a popular spot with pretty small beach space, the water is gorgeous, the waves are perfect if you’re swimming with kiddos, and it was one of the only beaches we visited on the Big Island that wasn’t covered in rough rocks. #hawaii #travelgram #beach #beautifulplaces #naturelovers #vitaminsea #familytravel #mytinyatlas #wanderlust #beachday

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