Spring is in the air and that means its baseball season! The Giants season opener is today, and around here everybody’s wearing orange. One of our favorite things about a ballgame is getting there. See, with CalTrain you get the party started early because on game days the train is filled with Giants fans and the excitement builds and builds as you get closer and c...
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Now that Labor Day is behind us and fall is here what are you plans for the weekend? Well our recommendation if you are living in Mountain View is to check out the Annual Art and Wine Festival happening this weekend! This annual event is turning 40 this year, so its got to be good! You can learn more about this fabulous event at the Mirama Events web page located: htt...
For those of you looking at The Enclave at Waverly Park, check out the school ratings from www.greatschools.org. Frank Huff Whisman Elementary Frank L. Huff Elementary School, located in Mountain View, California, serves grades K-5 in the Mountain View Whisman School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguis...
Well, I had to think long and hard on this one and apparently didn't get the post on the regular Let's Blog Off day - Tuesday! I wanted horseback riding lessons! (more…)......
Love the inspiring questions that have been coming from Let's Blog Off and this week is no exception with What do you take for granted? Although I certainly take for granted power to our house for lights, fresh drinking water, and the beautiful community pool literally just a few steps out our doorstep, I think the thing that I take for granted most is how accessible...
A recent trip to Mexico highlighted to me the cultural differences in homes. Â The homes that we visited often had the kitchen tucked away in a corner of the home meant not to be a focal point of the home rather a place to cook delicious meals. Â Often there was a door to the kitchen to be able to separate the kitchen when entertaining people. (more&hellip...
There is something about the word tradition that equates with family time, whether that is your nuclear family (spouse and kids) or extended family (parents, aunts, uncles, cousins). This week's topic from Let's Blog Off is all about traditions: Â https://letsblogoff.com/what-traditions-do-you-carry-on.html (more…)......
Well, first, it's hard to believe it has already been two weeks since my last post for Let's Blog Off! Â Time has flown by and partly because I am getting excited for the first of several getaway trips that will take me far away from email and my ever present Droid phone. (more…)......
Enjoy these tasty recipes from Better Homes & Gardens, which are sure to add a splash of warmth to you summer entertaining when the sun decides to shine: Sizzling Summer Appetizers The bounties of spring and summer star in these refreshing appetizers -- tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and more. ......