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TAHITI HAIR tutorial
French Polynesia will always hold a special place in my heart. It was our last international trip before the pandemic in Jan of 2020 and we celebrated Ryan’s 40th Jan of 2023. It’s WAY better than Hawaii. This is a super easy hairstyle to do in French Polynesia for dinner, the pool or beach. You…
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Manava Resort Moorea : a review
This was our first time staying at the Manava Resort in Moorea but our second time visiting Moorea! We decided to stay at the Manava for a portion of our trip. I personally like to change up my atmosphere and stay at different locations each with their own unique vibe. The Room: I booked us…
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Weekend Getaway: Willamette Valley
This was our first time visiting Willamette Valley and I can not wait to go back. The vibe is far more chill than Napa and the price is even better. There are so many small towns within Willamette. We decided to stay within the McMinneville area. Fly into Portland, rent a car and Willamette is…
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What to Pack for Napa!
You do not need much for Napa but there are a few essentials for your trip. Some of the things you can pre-order and have shipped to your hotel… thank you Amazon, while others you need to bring with you! We have been to Napa 6 times so I think that makes me semi pro!…
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Hidden Gems of Calistoga
Calistoga is a cute little town 30 miles north of Napa. You can find great food, amazing wineries and fun places to stay. You can find my full Calistoga Itinerary here! Hope you enjoy! UP VALLEY INN The best place to stay in Calistoga! The Up Valley Inn has a hot springs pool and adorable…
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Denver Weekend Getaway
We love to getaway to Denver when ever we can. Typically we are headed there for an EDM concert at Red Rocks so we are always trying new things and new places. Below are all of my finds and the list will continue to build the more we go so always be checking back!! Pro…
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Best time to visit Napa
We have visited in January, May, twice in September and October. There are pros and cons to visiting at each time. We specifically haven’t gone in the summer due to the extreme dry heat. I personally can’t sip on red wine when I’m baking in the sun. WINTER: The perks of visiting in the winter…
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BUBBLE BRAID tutorial
Bubble braids are super easy to do and can be done with most lengths of hair. They work great for the beach, pool or with a cute hat to run errands or for brunch. All you need are small hair rubber bands. I have found the best to be found on Amazon in clear or…
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Tahiti Road Trip
Ready for the best day ever? This was our second time driving around the island of Tahiti. I included details from both trips! Other Tahiti info can be found on my Best of Tahiti blog! For the best guidance I have linked my google maps HERE so you have an exact itinerary! We always recommend…
Its a LaLa Life
Hello Friend! I'm Angela but my nephews call me LaLa! My passion is finding all of the hidden gems. I combine adventure with food, cocktails, wine and hair. Come along with Ryan and I as we collect memories through our taste buds! We are DINKS (double income no kids) who love to travel to international destinations but specialize in domestic weekend getaways! My goal is to help you find experiences that will last forever. We hope this inspires you to travel, cultivate new memories and introduce your taste buds to exciting new flavors.