image credit: @graphicsandgrain It's no secret that I am an outspoken advocate for the environment and reversing climate change. Earth Day is tied for first as my favorite holiday with Valentine's Day! If you follow my socials, you probably saw a lot of posts about the documentary Kiss the Ground on Netflix. There are a handful of very important environmental docs out right now but I chose to highlight Kiss the Ground because regeneration is the solution to climate change w

This coming Sunday is my favorite day of the year, Valentine's Day! My most prized holiday since I was a child, I have adored the idea of a whole day (secretly, I wish it was the whole year) dedicated to celebrating love. While I have been fortunate to have twenty years with my husband, romantic love is not the only type of relationship I like to celebrate. Honoring all the many bonds we experience in life, I find Valentine's day is for everyone! I went through photos from V-

What a year 2021 has proven to be already. Many people were under the impression with the new year comes a new slate. However, since we are in unprecedented times, change is among us and we most likely will be in this state of change for awhile. Some people may be experiencing joy while others much grief. This is life and always has been though now it seems to be magnified. I've touched on this before but I think it rings true now more than ever, we need to be checking in on

One of my favorite joys in life is giving and gifting to those I love or someone who may just need a little love and support. The holidays can bring a special kind of magic to our lives and so much of that magic is the joy we get from doing for others. Let's be honest, that magic can also bring a level of pressure. For some of us, this pressure can influence us to push past our budgets and reason. Let us also not forget the bags of trash that get hauled out of the house, fill

This week I'll be sharing some photos from our time on the Oregon Coast. Before we get to that, I'd like to touch on how these days it can be tricky to get to the truth, and in most cases, this is by design. The great and powerful internet can be the largest supplier of false narratives and misleading advertisements, but it is also our greatest tool for knowledge and making informed decisions. The Hidden Ingredient Millions of people are unaware of just how much plastics hav

Last week I touched on the importance of voting not only in general but also in this specific election. Many of us have cast our ballots early and now we wait... Election day feels all too close and too far away at the same time. It can be hard to focus on the eve of such a huge event. There isn't much we can do once we've voted but wait, and it is expected that the final results could take over a week to be declared. In the meantime, you can check on your vote status to make

So much has happened since my last post. Millions of people in the West Coast are breathing toxic air, thousands have been evacuated, and hundreds have lost their homes or livelihoods to the fires. All of this happening during a worldwide pandemic intensifying the situation and emotions to the max. Border to Border Colin and I were in Malibu a month ago. The smoke first started to creep over from the Lake Hughes fire just inland, north of LA. We decided to head south to San D

I'm back with your weekly dose of the coast! Colin and I had a wonderful weekend, we danced through the days as we explored a few of the local wineries. The scenery was beautiful, transitioning from beach to wine country in such a short drive is a dream. We took full advantage of sea salt winds and delicious foods. Colin discovered a new favorite wine at Ernest Hemingway Vineyards. Of course, he inquired about the name, and if the people running it had any relation to Mr. Hem

Happy Monday, Everyone! I'm happy to report we are still nestled in the gorgeous central California coastline. After living and traveling in the trailer for over 8 months now, we have come to appreciate the joy of staying put for a while. States all have different restrictions, I think one thing we can all agree on is wearing a mask when you are 6feet or closer to others is smart and here, in the Golden State, they're mandatory. It will take a mass effort to slow the spread,

I can't believe how fast time is moving. It's been a couple of weeks since my last post. I have been extremely busy, and admittedly re-thinking my use of certain social media sites. If you follow me on facebook, you may have noticed my post this morning about stepping away from the platform giant. As the famous saying goes "with great power comes great responsibility". Facebook (Mark Zuckerberg) has a business model that I consider is unethical and immoral. They collect what

Yesterday, Colin and I drove the trailer up to Pismo Beach. We were on a mission to visit one of our favorite regions, the central California coast. It was a beautiful drive up with the majority being along the water. Before we set out to Pismo Beach, we spent some time in one of my southern California must-stops: Malibu. You know we’re back in Malibu when we have a cup that drips! Vegan chocolate-coco ice cream sweetened only with dates. Yummmmmmmy! Life On The Ranch Our fri

We have all seen it... History has been being made all over the country and the world, as people flock to the streets to protest the consistent injustices carried out disproportionately against the African American community. In an inspiring act of solidarity and action, thousands have filled the streets to say "Enough is enough". STEPHEN MATUREN/GETTY IMAGES I was in Santa Barbara this week when I spotted this wall art by artist: @chadillac_green. It's become a makeshift mem

Hello, friends! We arrived safely in beautiful, sunny San Diego. Our RV resort is bayside and being so close to the water is like therapy after months in the desert. Considering I was born and raised in Los Angeles, it's no surprise I feel a certain sense of home in Southern California. Having family and friends located here definitely adds to the feeling. Teeming with life Things feel surprisingly busy here. After exploring towns with barely a hundred residents, or less in s

If you've been following along on our journey, you'll recall last week's blog post did not go live as usual on Friday morning. An explanation was promised, and I am a woman of my word. Colin and I were ready to move on from Panguitch, UT (just outside of Bryce Canyon) and had our hearts set on making our way to Moab, where our good friends had previously owned a lovely RV Park. Due to Covid-19, Moab was completely shut down to travelers and we had been tracking when they woul

Anyone else riding a roller coaster of emotion as we venture deeper into the pandemic? My days are filled with highs and lows as I ride the wave of mixed feelings. On one hand, I am thankful the earth is getting a chance to heal as we slow down our daily pace to a screeching halt. The images of empty LA highways are both eerie and beautiful. The smog is dissipating as people do their part to social distance and shelter in place. I am touched by this fantastic display of sol

Most of America is on week two now of quarantine and as I take calls from family and friends I can hear the restlessness starting to set in. People are longing for their normal routines. As ready as Colin and I have been to find a house, we feel so grateful to be out on the open road at this time. It truly has enabled us to keep exploring during a period of isolation. The RV parks are as empty as I've ever seen them! I know many do not have the option to explore right now, so

Wow! How quickly reality as we know it can change. What a week this has been with the constant tide of Coronavirus news cascading onto the public. It is true, times like these are filled with a sense of uncertainty and fear, but we must not panic. Remember to breathe, trust that we are all in this together, and stay grounded in gratitude. On Wednesday evening I had the pleasure of joining Dr. Gillian Ehrlich from The Center Of Healing Neurology located in Seattle, WA to discu

Hello again! It has been an intense week of house hunting while juggling work but our spirits remain high. We remain in New Mexico, as I mentioned last week. There is spiritual energy here that fills the soul. In my opinion, this is partly due to the colorful culture that can be found all around. The contrast of the desert terrain decorated with beautiful, bright colors is magical! I can see why so many Native American cultures celebrate these gorgeous shades in all aspects o

Hello, friends! I am writing to you from the open road once again. We have traveled to Arizona and are now on our way to New Mexico. To say life moves slower out here, away from the busyness of Los Angeles, would most certainly be an understatement. Time is life's most precious gift, how could I not soak in these days that move poetically slow like molasses? Turning down the pace and getting out in the country always fills me with the reminder to "keep it simple". A change of

Last week I touched on choosing the path of love, this week I'd like to delve into putting that mentality into action. Let me ask you something, how aware are you while walking through the world? It's easy to get trapped in a cycle of tunnel vision. We tend to hyper-focus on our to-do list, our destination, our day-to-day. When we mindfully tune in to our natural awareness we see so many opportunities to lend a helping hand. Two Deeds A Day An easy to remember rule that keeps