Life Lately: America at 250, Amazon Wins & California Dreaming

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, I'm reflecting on one of my favorite childhood memories—attending the 1976 Bicentennial celebration at the Los Angeles Coliseum as a ten-year-old. That trip down memory lane leads to everything from the documentaries I've been binge-watching to Amazon Prime purchases I didn't keep, why my robot vacuum "Rosie" may be the best purchase I've ever made, and how I'm trying to be a little less impulsive these days.Then we're diving into Reality on the Virg with my latest thoughts on The Valley and The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, before switching gears for Travel on the Virg, where I need your help planning California road trips beginning in Santa Barbara.Finally, it's time for Winos on the Virg, where I'm comparing three popular Temecula wine club memberships and sharing which perks might make each one worth joining.If you have favorite wineries, restaurants, hidden beaches, or unforgettable California experiences, I'd love to hear from you. This is just the beginning of exploring our own backyard together.TakeawaysWhy America's 250th birthday sparked a childhood memory I'll never forget.How documentaries can reconnect us with history.Why "return day" feels like payday.The unexpected purchase that completely changed my weekly routine.My latest Bravo thoughts on The Valley and RHORI.A new listener-powered California travel series begins.Comparing three Temecula wine club memberships.Call to ActionI'd love your help planning future California adventures! Send me your favorite wineries, restaurants, hotels, scenic drives, beaches, and hidden gems anywhere from Santa Barbara to Northern California. Your recommendation may be featured in a future episode of Living on the Virg.#LivingOnTheVirg #Podcast #California #RoadTrip #SantaBarbara #TemeculaWineCountry #WineClub #BravoTV #TheValley #RHORI #History #FourthOfJuly #America250 #LifestylePodcastFollow up on YouTube! Tea, tips, blind items or hot takes? Interested in being a guest or have a great idea? Email or DM us LivingontheVirgPodcast.com, Livingonthevirgpodcast@gmail or on Instagram & TikTok @LivingontheVirgPodcastPLEASE SHARE WITH A FRIEND & Don't forget to Follow/subscribe, Rate and Review! Five Star reviews, we will thank you on the podcast just send a screenshot of your review to our IGThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.