These are a Few of Our Favorite Things... Fall Edition

*Sing it with me*

football and family
and tall boots w/ sweaters

nights under blankets

with warm apple cider

all of the coziness

that Autumn brings...

these are a few of our favorite Fall things!

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The Gardner Family

"The Family w/ Teens"

A man, a woman, and two teenagers may not always

see eye-to-eye, but when it comes to Fall Favorites

these are at the top of each of our lists:

Football and Family

because

whether we win or lose...

we leave it all on the field

then head home to recover with a...

Warm Beverage Station

options include...

cocoa
coffee
apple cider

then...

reading,
writing,
meditating,

while on weekend

Family Road Trips

(which are not hubby's favorite)

Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo

(approx. 162 miles)

Travel Tip:

When traveling by road trip there's
one important rule to remember...

when the driver stops,

everyone should also get OUT of the car,
use the restroom, grab a snack, and/or stretch!

(find other family road trip tips here)

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Welcome to...
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly Mustang Family Weekend
Sacramento State- 38  Cal Poly- 14 (final)

because whether near or far
at home or on the road,

it's your Season!

Homecoming 2019

Photo Cred: Anthony Thomas- Servant Guy Photography

so count your blessings,
name them one by one

as you enjoy the absolute
favorite of Fall...
 

(which is without question)


Crunching Leaves

(click to read)

"These are a few of our favorite Fall things"

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Tag me in a photo sharing your Fall Favorites!

(find more Family Adventures here)

Five Beautiful Reasons to Travel During the Off-Season

 Although summer is traditionally the most popular season for travel,
many are discovering that travel during the "off-season"

(Winter, Spring, or Fall)

also allows for

unique
enchanting

life-changing experiences!

 Chase your dreams

and follow our featured traveler as she
shares five beautiful reasons you should

consider booking your next travel adventures...

during the Fall!

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So excited to have
Tasha (far right)

from...

The Dobson Family

"The Adults"

Photo Cred: Philicia Scott

sharing adventures
from her recent girls' trip to...

Singapore/Bali/Thailand

Why Travel During the Off-Season?

Reason #1

Reasonable flight and hotel accommodations
provide the perfect opportunity to...



get out
see more
do more

and enjoy living
brave, bold, and carefree

Singapore

Singapore to Bali
(approx. 1,301 miles)

Learn to let go... it's so exhilarating!

Reason #2

Smaller crowds can allow for more authentic
experiences at popular tourist destinations

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

"they say the elephant never forgets,
and the truth is, neither will you"

Reason #3

Relaxation and Recovery are vital to your

physical, emotional, and spiritual health

so ANY day
is a good day to take a...

Spa Day

and culminate the evening

with fine dining at

Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant

as you enjoy a balmy 76 degree

evening low even well into November!

So, leave your sweater...

grab your swimsuit...

as you (or a friend)

prepare to take a

"Selfie w/ a Stranger"

Shantanu brought his family from India on holiday (vacation)

because when you keep an open mind, leave your
comfort zone, and travel during the "off-season"

you will find...

Reason #4

"The people are real all year long"

Phuket, Thailand

Phi Phi Island

Reason #5

Travel during the off-season

provides the perfect reminder that... 

the only limits to

who we are

where we go

what we accomplish

are the ones we place on ourselves

so go ahead sis
and ...

"watch your life transform into a life goal"

#blessed

(find more Family Adventures here)

Fall Favorites w/ Our Families

The signs of Autumn are all around...

fall foliage

weather "coolage"

time and wardrobe changes

to match

but our families do not let

early darkness and cooler temps

slow us down...

no ma'am

no sir

there are still plenty of 

things to do

places to see

and certainly

lots of good food to savor and enjoy!

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Travel...

Five Beautiful Reasons to Travel During the Off-Season
Celebrating Independence Day in Cartagena, Colombia
Tips For Successful Family Road Trip
The Bayou Classic


Thrill or chill...

These are a Few of our Favorite Fall Things
Fall Favorites and a Field Trip w/ ShaRhonda Rose
Art On a Plate (w/ Bryan)
Black Love and other Fall Favorites (w/ LaShae)

Three Things For Your Solo Autumn Picnic

(find more Family Adventures here)

Celebrating Independence Day in Cartagena, Colombia

Our featured families
know that world travel

is less about
"location"

and more about
"destination"

history...
culture...
tradition...

and the wonderful opportunity to
meet, learn from, and connect

with people...

from all over the world!

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The Harris Family
"The Single Sisters"

Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(approx. 2,342 miles)

First...

book your flight 

then grab a book

for your flight

as sisters and friends head out
for another life changing trip!

 Ft. Lauderdale to Cartagena, Colombia
(approx. 1,117 miles)

Welcome to Cartagena!!

"Cartagena is rich with culture. 

The people are welcoming and friendly,
and we are blessed to be alive and LOVED"

and since...

the country is beautiful
the people are beautiful

you'll also want a beautiful place
to begin (and end) each day while there

Casa Cochera del Gobernador
Bed and Breakfast

view website

Take time to...

fuel up for a day of festivities with people from
around the world who've gathered to celebrate

Cartagena Independence Day

November 11, 1811

"Being here is a reminder of how much
we take for granted back at home"

and remember...

(what happens at the festival, stays at the festival)

grab your sister and friends the next morning
for a delicious meal and rejuvenating day trip

   

and a mud bath in the dormant...

Totumo Mud Volcano

Jamilla says...

It was quite the adventure 

Despite the panicked look on my face... we truly embraced the experience,

and if you visit Colombia, I suggest trying it with a group of your friends.

Along with a...

Beach/Boat Tour

(to complete your Colombian adventures)

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Before you go...

introducing something new I'm asking our

families to document on their travel adventures

"A Selfie w/ a Stranger"

She says...

"This lady gave the

best massages at the beach

She's lived in Colombia all of her life,

and when I asked for a selfie, she said yes!"

(proving) 

that we each have a

unique
individual
purpose

(our gift)

to share with others,
connect, and prove

that together...

we can change the world!

(find more Family Adventures here)