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I'm Christina Lyon, a coffee sipping, piano playing, beach loving, word-obsessed freelance writer and musician. I'm on fire for helping freelance writers get paid and small biz owners succeed online. When I'm not reading or writing, I play music and explore the beaches and wild trails along the California coast.

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Does the idea of living at the beach in California entice you? Do you dream of salt-filled air and whispering waves? Life at the beach is slow-paced and laidback, but is it right for you? If you turned that California dreaming into a reality, would it live up to your expectations? To answer that, let’s […]

A picture of the Pacific Ocean at sunset in Surf City USA, moving to Huntington Beach offers endless activities!

We moved to Huntington Beach! Two beach-bums migrate 30-miles south and cross county lines from LA to OC. Read our story of moving to Huntington Beach, why we made the move, and our experience thus far! If you know my MO, you know I’m a beach girl through and through. California beach life has provided […]

Where is the best place to live a fulfilling life and thrive in health and happiness? Answer these questions to find out! Many of us follow the course laid out before us, but what if that path doesn’t align with our greater vision? Where is the best place to live and thrive? Sure, we’d all […]

All the financial details you need to know about living on a budget in California from a single-income native Californian. It ain’t called the golden state for nothin’, and there’s a common misconception that you’ve gotta make some serious stacks to live in California because: living in California is expensive. So, is it possible to live […]

As my 4-year anniversary of living in Redondo Beach, California approaches, I thought I’d write a post to share what beach living in California is like–and why I love it! With our swaying palms, cool ocean breeze, and unmistakable California sunsets, there’s nothing quite like the laid-back beach vibes of Southern California. Many people dream […]

California may have the best sunsets in the world and vast terrain from desert to snow, but nostalgics like me need to dig to uncover old school California. If you look, you’ll find historic locations peppered throughout the state. I spent my 30th birthday on an island in Panama, so when I returned I chose a […]

A picture of Christina Lyon writer posing beneath the bridge while moving to Huntington Beach, CA.

Well, we made it. Steve and I are celebrating 5 crazy, wonderful, adventurous years together. This anniversary was quite a milestone for us. We’ve traveled through ten countries together, countless cities, and had some hilarious moments along the way. I’m telling you guys, I got a good one. When it came to planning our anniversary, […]

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