After the phenomenal success of The Fault in Our Stars, author John Green returns with another heart-warming tale in PAPER TOWNS, available on Blu-ray™ and DVD October 20th. The story focuses on Quentin, a high school senior who has been in love with his enigmatic neighbor Margo since childhood. 
After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears–leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. 
The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving. Ultimately, to track down Margo, Q must find a deeper understanding of friendship–and true love. 
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Relaxation is good for the mind, good for the body, and good for the soul. It’s should be an essential part of every single day, yet making time for it can be tough. I work at home, my husband commutes and we’re both beat at the end of the day but often still have commitments, kid’s activities, and chores that leaves little free time before we’re collapsing into bed.
5. Music Pandora radio is a favorite of ours. We stream it in our car when we’re traveling and through our tv and surround sound speakers at home. It’s amazing how the whole demeanor of the household changes as soon as music comes on. Stress melts away as you channel all your energy into singing along or even dancing a little bit. We probably have the most random selection of stations like BeeGees, Cake, Styx, Amos Lee, Metallica, and Disney Radio but we love so many styles. I think I love how music triggers memories most and when I’m listening to 80’s radio I flashback to my teen days bopping around to Duran Duran, ahhh to be young again.
4. Reading Books take your mind to other places and that helps shut off the “busyness” of my brain to focus on the story. I have 3 entirely different-genre books on my bedside table, but I’m focusing on Bossypants this week by Tina Fey. Laughing and reading is a great combination for relieving stress, so I’ll buy this type of book probably every third time. Lately I’ve been laughing so heartily my husband asks to read him a passage aloud, then we’re laughing together, bonus points! Also, reading makes my eyes tired, simple as that. Every morning my book is either tucked askew under my pillow or on the floor as I fell asleep reading and that is a great way to end any night.
3. Netflix This way to watch television is brilliant and we’ve only been introduced to it recently. We’re currently watching LOST all over again. We watched it when it aired live and now over ten years later it’s so much better and we can understand it a bit more. There’s nothing like a marathon of your favorite shows without commercials back to back…to back! I think our record is 8 episodes in a weekend day, probably only two in an evening if we’re lucky. 
2. Chocolate Chocolate makes everything better. Busy day, no problem. Kids fighting, take a bite. Bored and hungry, eat up. It has seem to be the medication my body and mind needs on any occasion, but sitting down and enjoying chocolate is always relaxing to me. This week I’m spoiled, my daughter is selling candy bars for her school field trip. I may just be her best customer!
1. Wine 
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Right in downtown Solvang we found Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop where we would start our 4-5 hour journey beginning about 9am. Here you will meet your guides, get your Specialized hybrid bike fitting and discuss the route and plan for the day. The guides measure your height and find the best bike for your ride along with ensuring your seat is comfortable (I asked for two cushioned seat covers half-jokingly but I did get one). During this preparation, water bottles are filled, helmets are secured properly, and a lesson on gear shifting is helpful even for those experienced bikers.
Remember I said us women love our wine, we are not cyclists. But, don’t worry, the route is customized with the guides to fit the your riding ability ensuring the best time possible. 
We started our ride right there at the shop. Through residential areas and then a bit on the highway, we were always sticking together as a group with one guide at the front and one at the back. The road was paved the entire trip and was basically flat. Riding past vineyards, horse ranches, and scenic mountains, the guides shared knowledge of the area and allowed each rider to chat and share as well. 
There was open communication about how we were feeling and we were reminded to stay hydrated throughout the ride. If any riders were slowing down, a guide would remain at the back of the pack to keep an eye out, but never were we pushed to keep up.
In Los Olivos, we stopped downtown to fill our water bottles and take a break. We then headed down Figueroa Mountain road that had a slight incline. The weather was warm so we all kept at a good pace. 
The scenery was stunning! Some clouds came out of nowhere and dropped a 2 minute sprinkle on us that helped cool us down, then the sun and heat was back. After a few miles about half of us took a break while the other half just went a bit further down the road to stop at the entrance of what was once Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch! Checking in with the husbands, who are used to biking up in the mountains on narrow paths and often at a faster pace, they were just fine. This ride was made for couples to enjoy together, no racing, no competing, just relax and enjoy the surroundings!
We made a stop at a local olive oil tasting room for some samples of flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegars. Then it was off for a few more miles before our lunch. 
Included in this experience is being served a gourmet picnic lunch tableside overlooking a gorgeous vineyard. We arrived at Blackjack Ranch Vineyards and Winery and gorgeous it was!
The remarkable tree along the highway can’t be missed with the old truck beneath filled with wine barrels. Here we were treated to wine tasting atop a bar made from bowling lanes from a old alley nearby. The Chardonnay was cold and crisp and hit the spot after our near 22 mile ride! We purchased a bottle to enjoy with our fantastic, healthy, and replenishing lunch!
Salads, fruit, meats, cheeses, and a most delicious plate of desserts! What a way to round out the day. We were here about an hour’s total and hopefully not too stuffed to make the short ride back to the bike shop. Just in case someone gets pooped out along the way, a truck is available to take the back and you back to the shop. 
The whole experience was completely worth it! It was so neat to mix my husband and my favorites to make a memorable day for both of us. Exercise, exploring, eating, drinking, and together with friends is just icing on the cake! Some energy, an appetite, comfy shoes, and some layers is all you need for this amazing day trip in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.
