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Scaling Foggy Fremont Peak

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Pineapple – Summer Crossbody Bag

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Monterey / Santa Cruz Collection

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Pineapple – Wristwatch

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Pineapple – Jewelry and Ceramic Bowls

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NightLife – California Academy of Sciences

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Eating Mochi Donuts in Another Dimension

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18th Barrel, Beer & Wine Tasting Room

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Barbareño – Flavor Stories of Santa Barbara

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Pineapple – Decorative Gold Easel

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Taking it SLO at the Garden Street Inn

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Timeless Elegance in a Glass Pumpkin Patch

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Pineapple – She Sells Sea Shells

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Pineapple – Yellow Halloween Costume Gals

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What to Expect at Chicago’s Dinner in the Dark

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Pizza and Poke – Savory Eats on the Big Island

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Guide to Mexican Riviera Cruise Excursions

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Water+Leaves, Rescued Honey By The Sea

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Pineapple – Golden Book Ends

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Pineapple – Fancy Earrings

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Food / Farm / Factory Tour Collection

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Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up: A Fall Selfie Paradise

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Pineapple – Beach Bag and 100% Juice

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Tricycle Pizza’s Food Truck Journey

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Pineapple – Sequin Backpack

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Workin’ it in Ensenada Mexico #selfietrip

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Mt. Hermon Christian Retreat Center

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Pineapple – Sparkler Disco Cup

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Homeroom Mac + Cheese in Oakland

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Braving the Portland Peculiarium Horror Museum

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Pineapple – Coffee Mug

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Cotton Candy Prosecco at Queen Mary Tea Room

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Pineapple – Sprinkle Donuts

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The Superbowl of Flowers – California Spring Trials!

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Pineapple – Spinning Wind Catcher

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The Colorful Country of Guatemala

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3 Places to Hydrate in Morgan Hill

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Pineapple – Lunar New Year Envelopes

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iFly – Skydiving Your Mom Approves Of

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Sleeping In The Santa Cruz Redwoods

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Holiday Lights at Morton Arboretum’s Illumination

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Fall Colors: Choosing the Perfect Pumpkin

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Pineapple – Pickleball Paddles and Mini Golf

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Pineapple – Bottle Stopper

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Pineapple – Ornaments on Olive Trees

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5 Farm Tours Across Hawaii’s Big Island + Bonus Activities!

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Fall Family Time: Children’s Activities at Jonamac

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The Art of Glass Blowing: A Beginner’s Guide

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Sipping Butterbeer at Three Broomsticks, Harry Potter World

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Pineapple – A Real One!

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What to Expect at Chicago’s Dinner in the Dark

Have you ever heard of a restaurant where guests eat dinner in complete darkness? What better…

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Pineapple – My Future Tattoo??

Just kidding, I’ll probably never get a real tattoo, but it’s fun to dream. This tattoo…

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Holiday Lights at Morton Arboretum’s Illumination

Every winter, the Morton Arboretum in Lisle hosts a holiday lights walking experience at night, featuring…

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Pineapple – Cozy Soy Candle

I wish you could smell this candle, it’s simply heaven with a zesty pineapple splash to…

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Best Drinks and Decor at Santa Baby Bar Chicago

Located on Clark Street in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, this seasonal hotspot is just steps away from…

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Pineapple – Christmas Ornament Tree

This year, I threw out convention and had a very pink Christmas. My lovely collection of…

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A Very Pink Christmas!

Merry Pink Christmas! Growing up, I hated pink. No one could make me wear it or…

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Pineapple – Pink Christmas Ornament

I couldn’t have my iconic pink Christmas without this rosy ombré pineapple ornament to mark the year.

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An Offbeat Thanksgiving Dinner at Medieval Times

Since moving away from our families in California, we’ve cherished the generosity and love from our…

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Pineapple – Marble Cutting Board

One way I know pineapples will always be in style in some capacity is the popularity…

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Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up: A Fall Selfie Paradise

Having experiences used to mean going out and doing things – watching a show, going to…

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Pineapple – Blown Glass Figurine

This summer, I was obsessed with the Netflix show “Blown Away,” which is three seasons of…

Welcome to Drive Swim Fly

My childhood was a little different. Most kids grow up in the same place, with the same friends since kindergarten, finally venturing out into unknown lands in their early twenties when they realize going to Orlando for spring break hasn’t made them a world traveler. Not me. You see, my house moved.

When I was six months old, my parents sold everything they owned, used their small savings account to purchase a recreational vehicle (yep, an RV) and began a decade-long adventure as vagabond puppeteers. No kidding. We were basically carnies...

 

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