Hi there! Welcome to Wild Blue Cactus, a lifestyle blog featuring community events, recipe hacks, new eateries as well as some old favorites, products I have found useful and some general random musings. Most of my posts spotlight areas around Southern California, and a few ventures from beyond this corner of the world. Check out the wildbluecactus Instagram for quick posts that may not have been included here in the blog. Have a look around, leave a comment if you would like…and Thank You for stopping by!
Bates Nut Farm
Pumpkins and so much more…
15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082 | (760) 749-3333 | https://batesnutfarm.biz
- Open daily 9 am to 5 pm
- small petting zoo
- farm animals
- straw maze
- shaded picnic areas
- Farmer’s Daughter Boutique
- Bates General Store
- wedding venue
- Masks and social distancing required
Located in north San Diego county, Bates Nut Farm is a great day trip option anytime of the year, but fall is naturally a scenic time to visit.
San Marcos Farmers Market
251 North City Drive San Marcos, CA
See San Marcos Chamber of Commerce for more information
San Marcos Farmer’s Market – a friendly and quaint farmers market located near the Cal State San Marcos campus
Classic Potato Salad With Extra’s!
Baked potatoes, bacon and eggs make for a tasty twist in this otherwise classic potato salad recipe
Chocolate, Date and Nut Truffles
Cashews, almonds and dates are the base for these simple DIY chocolate truffles
Make Your Own Foaming Hand Soap
Making your liquid hand soap last a bit longer
The Batiquitos Lagoon – Hiking in Carlsbad
An easy and scenic trail along the picturesque Batiquitos Lagoon
7380 Gabbiano Lane Carlsbad, CA 92011 | batiquitosfoundation.org
- Trail open daily
- Nature Center open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash
- No bicycles
- Wheelchair and stroller friendly access available on Gabbiano Lane
- Approximately 1.3 miles from one end to the other
- Lagoon Trail Guide
Farm Restaurant Palm Springs
6 La Plaza Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262 | farmpalmsprings.com | 760-322-2724
- South of France inspired cafe menu
- Locally sourced ingredients
- Indoor and outdoor garden patio dinning
- Open for breakfast and lunch Monday – Sunday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Open for dinner Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, by reservation
“A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish”
New Years Realization vs. Resolutions
A fantastic article by Claude Jones outlining the difference between Realization and Resolutions, and the 4 questions that will have you closer to meeting your goals.