WEEKEND GUIDE TO SANTA BARBARA

Santa Barbara has long served as a go-to getaway since the days of Sir Laurence Olivier and John F. Kennedy.  Stretched over miles of beaches against the dramatic Santa Ynez mountains, upscale boutiques, art galleries and restaurants feature Spanish colonial-style heritage buildings.

MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM

We went on a quick day trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium last weekend with my husband Kacey's family.  This was a place where both Kacey and I grew up visiting.  It was a nostalgic moment to be able to take my one year old Jace to check out the sea animals.  

MONEY SAVING TIP :: HOW TO EARN CASH BACK WHILE SHOPPING WITH EBATES

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If there's a way that I can save money by stacking coupons with sales promotions, AND get cash back, it's a successful shopping trip.  Ebates is my go-to website that helps me do just that.  Since 2014, I've saved hundreds of dollars in cash back rewards.