Wine may be what the Okanagan region is known for, but Penticton is also home to some fabulous places to grab a cup of coffee. When we moved to the region, I made sure to hunt down the best coffee Penticton had to offer. I rounded them up and put them in order based on which coffee shops I frequent the most. Keep reading for the Best Penticton Coffee...

If you’re looking to do your own self-guided Oliver BC wine tour (with a designated driver of course), here is a sample itinerary of a few wineries in close proximity to each other. I’ve included a stop at Tinhorn Creek so you can pop in for lunch at the famous Terrafina bistro for some wood-fired pizza. Rust A winery after my own heart. I...

There is nothing better than spending a summer afternoon in the Okanagan wine touring. While the wine brings the crowds, The Okanagan Valley wineries have some incredible restaurants that feature locally sourced, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients. I felt obligated to put in the research and curate a list of the best wineries with restaurants...

As I neared the 40-week mark of my pregnancy, I was in full nesting mode and my anxious mind kept wondering “what do I REALLY need for the first month with a newborn?” The baby industry and perfectly curated Pinterest boards make you think you need it all, including a perfectly decorated nursery, but at the end of the day, there are only a few...

As 2019 came to a close, I spent time dreaming up all the destinations I wanted to check off the travel list in 2020. A honeymoon in Bora Bora. A weekend in Palm Springs. A trip to Costa Rica. Road trips to Seattle to watch the Mariners. However, in mid-March, as the Covid-19 headlines starting dominating the news, and the words shutdown, quarantine,...

What feels like day 758 of quarantine has me dreaming of simpler times, specifically, our citrus themed wedding in Palm Springs just months ago. Palm Springs has been a special place for my husband and me for the entirety of our 7-year relationship. It’s not just a sunny destination a few hours away but a second home, housing memories of our life...