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Island Adventures Just Off The Coast Of Los Angeles

Catalina Ever heard of this Island? Foodie Faves Ben’s Bakery: Located near the post office, this coffee shop and bakery Catalina Island Brewhouse:

Hotel Paseo

A much needed “staycation” at Palm Desert’s Hotel Paseo Hotel Room ACCOMODATIONS Poolside Bar Outdoor Games Pool Day All Day Eateries AC3

California: Palm Desert

Planning A Visit To Palm Desert? Need a last minute getaway?! I’ve got just the place … Palm Desert, California! This adorable & super seasonal

Top Four Public Golf Courses in the Coachella Valley

As many of you already know, I own a business in the Coachella Valley. This means I frequent the area. At the beginning it was

ROAD TRIP Edition: LA to Palm Springs

Where to stop on a drive from LA to Palm Springs Tens of thousands travel from Los Angeles to Palm Springs every single weekend for

Winter Activities: Palm Springs Edition

Palm Springs might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you think, “Winter vacation,” but to my surprise it actually holds quite

Thanksgiving Tradition

Thanksgiving Weekend: Camping in Barstow, CA I want to start off by saying that I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!!! Ours was incredible

Ziplines at Pacific Crest

Soar through the beautiful Jeffrey Pines at speeds up to 60mph… Ziplines at Pacific Crest.

Riley’s Apple Farm

Last week, I made my way to Riley’s Apple Farm to do some apple picking. This is not a tradition of mine, but more so

Weekend Trip To Sacramento

Things to do in Sacramento Sacramento is a beautiful city, and could even be a fun one if you know where to go! With activities

Lavender EVERYTHING

Lavender Festival in Southern California If you live in or near Southern California and haven’t been to the Lavender Festival in Cherry Valley, you are

Millerton Lake

Kern County If you haven’t ever been to Millerton Lake, and have ever thought about camping, fishing, or boating somewhere in Central – Northern California,

Hidden Gem just off of the California Coast

San Luis Obispo, CA Coffee Shops You’ve Gotta Check Out! Scout: Located in University Square, this super adorbs coffee shop is the perfect place to

Coachella Valley Preserve

Good morning y’all! Today’s post is going to be short and sweet! The other day my boo and I decided to explore Coachella Valley a

Girls Trip To Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California This adorable and slow pace Spanish style town is the perfect girls getaway. Day 1 I drove from Palm Springs to Los

Salvation Mountain

Have you ever been out to the East end of Southern California? I mean, past Palm Springs, and even past Coachella Valley. Now that the

Lake Arrowhead, CA

Lake Arrowhead, CA If you haven’t ever been, this post will give you some great information and tips on what to do and where to

Crater Lake

Have you ever been to Oregon? Or maybe you live in Northern California and are planning a trip to Oregon? If so, and you are

Whispering Oaks Terrace

Whispering Oaks Terrace For those of you that are engaged and looking for a wedding venue in the Southern California area, keep this beautiful hidden

Snow Summit vs Bear Mountain

Planning A Snowboard/ Ski Trip Soon? Snowboarding & Skiing in SoCal There are quite a few options down in the Southern California area when going

My Top Palm Desert Coffee Shops

But first, Coffee. Am I right?! Coffee is a must first thing in the morning, but it is also a godsend around 2pm … you

Gone Camping! Thanksgiving Weekend In Cal City, California

Every year since I could remember we have always gone camping for Thanksgiving. Well this year we decided to do things a little differently. Thanksgiving

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My name is Kara Duenas. I am a California native, currently living in the beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada. Between being a model, blogger, and creative director, I am also a large retail store owner. Being a social media influencer has given me the privilege of networking with some of the best people around, which has a grand impact on who I am and what I do. My previous background muddled with my ambitious passions have guided me toward the career path you are seeing today!

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Island Adventures Just Off The Coast Of Los Angeles

Catalina Ever heard of this Island? Foodie Faves Ben’s Bakery: Located near the post office, this coffee shop and bakery Catalina Island Brewhouse:

By karaduenas
On January 13, 2020

Girls Trip To Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California This adorable and slow pace Spanish style town is the perfect girls getaway. Day 1 I drove from Palm Springs to Los

By karaduenas
On April 11, 2018

Day Trip To Mazatlan

So you just pulled into port and you opted out of all the cruise line excursion… what are you going to do for the next

By karaduenas
On May 28, 2018

William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody Museum & Grave

Colorado: William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody Museum & Grave What comes to mind when you read or hear the name Buffalo Bill Cody? I’m sure

By karaduenas
On September 22, 2017

Pumpkin Pie Martini

The Holiday season is here and in full effect!! This meaning holiday parties are just about every weekend… for me this can get a little

By karaduenas
On November 22, 2019

GIVEAWAY: Cabin Retreat

This month, we are having a HUGE GIVEAWAY! A 3-Day Stay in a Cabin in Lake Arrowhead, California! You read that right! 2-nights and 3-days

By karaduenas
On March 4, 2019

Prairie Berry Winery

While on our road trip to Sturgis, SD, we tried venturing out as much as possible and really inviting the environment into our lives. There is a city next to Sturgis called Hill City, which has a couple cool places to visit and see. One of those places is the Prairie Berry Winery.