• Gifts,  Mexico

    La Coyota is the Best Shopping Experience In Cabo

    There is no shortage of souvenir shops in Cabo San Lucas. In fact, you can find them on nearly every corner and side street in the tourist corridor. However, if you’re looking for the best shopping experience in Cabo, then make your way over to La Coyota. La Coyota is completely different from any of those shops you see downtown or at the marina. So different that you will likely pinch yourself the first time you step foot inside this magical place. The Space La Coyota is a wonderful open-air boutique filled with beautifully curated treasures. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with the sounds trickling water over…

  • Christmas Beer countdown Sampler
    Christmas,  Gifts

    Christmas Countdown Beer and Cider Sampler

    This homemade Christmas countdown beer and cider sampler is the perfect gift for almost any guy on your list. The idea is simple. Think of it like those paper advent calendars you had as a kid. Instead of opening a little door with chocolate behind it, your recipient unwraps a new beverage each day. You can make each package the same drink or mix it up like I do. The first year I collected beer and ciders from all over the world and included local brews as well. It was a huge hit with my husband who looked forward to the surprise that awaited him at the end of the…

  • Smokey Bear Gift Guide
    Favorite Things,  Gifts

    Smokey Bear Gift Guide

    I grew up hearing Smokey Bear commercials advocating for responsible campfires. I can still hear him say in his deep bear voice “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.” It was a campaign with lasting message that urged kids not to play with matches and urged adults to put out any campfires they make. This year on August 9, Smokey Bear turned 75 years old. He’s lookin’ pretty good I’d say! What birthday would be complete without some gifts?  In honor of Smokey the Bear turning 75 this year, I created a quick gift guide with great ideas for anyone who loves Smokey Bear as much as I do! I had…

  • Make this adorable coffee sleve
    Blog,  Crafts,  DIY Tutorials,  Gifts

    DIY Reusable Coffee Sleeve Tutorial

    Last spring when I was in Hawaii, I frequented the Coffee Gallery on the North Shore of Oahu. Yummy good coffee can be found at the Coffee Gallery and I would highly recommend giving them a try if you are ever in the area. Anyhoo…as a souvenier I purchased a handmade reusable coffee sleeve made from the burlap bags the roasted coffee beans come in. Originally my idea was to try and replicate this sleeve using regular burlap, but when I tried it was an epic failure. The burlap bags the coffee came in were a much tighter weave and didn’t fray as easily, so now I am on the…

  • Survival Kit
    Crafts,  DIY Tutorials,  Gifts

    Finals Week Survival Kit

    Grab the coffee and snacks and get ready to hit the books…it’s finals week!! For high school and college students, there isn’t a more stress-filled week (academically) than finals week. Studying for hours on end, cramming as much information into your tired brain as possible. This week is finals week at our house…the very first of many to come. To ease the pressure just a teeny, tiny bit I put together these Finals Week Survival Kits for my daughter and a few of her close friends. Included in the Survival Kit are Starbucks Frappuccino drinks, Starbucks cookies, coffee flavored candies, sticky notes, new pens and Smartfood cheesy popcorn —get it…SMARTfood!…