Since I’m a beach person, I often forget about the nearby San Gabriel Mountains. I’ve been lucky to discover them over the past few years on our trips to SkyPark at Santa’s Village. This year, after our visit, we headed to the Perch at Twin […]
December has been a warm month for Los Angeles. In other years, I’ve been found wearing beanie hats and scarves. This one? More like shorts and even tank tops. We’ve been enjoying the season, but at times it’s felt a little lacking. Cruising neighborhoods for […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Solvang. Jule Fest officially kicks off on December 5th with their Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Jule Fest atmosphere is already in full force. We recently headed up the 101 for an impromptu night. Although we were […]
Who knew Camarillo was such a dog-friendly haven? Since we live in Ventura County, I’m never far from the city. After our fun evening with Imaginarium Atlantis, I knew I wanted to learn more about Camarillo. Fast forward, and we just wrapped up a “dog-gone” […]
I visited Carmel-by-the-Sea for the first time over a decade ago. Way back then, I was impressed at the ease of gluten-free dining. Fast forward to today, and we’ve visited as a family almost a dozen times since. Each trek, I’ve been lucky to discover […]
I’m a sucker for immersive experiences. I love the feeling of stepping out of my “world” and into a whole new one. When I heard Imaginarium was headed to Camarillo in Ventura County, I knew it would be up my alley. Imaginarium offers guests throughout […]
The Dodgers and anime. Two subjects that don’t necessarily go together but this Saturday, July 5th, both worlds will collide. It’s summertime which means the LA Dodgers are in full swing and each year there are always fun partnerships to pump up the attendees. Although […]
Back in March, I couldn’t wait to attend Expo West. Often called the “Super Bowl” for natural food products, the massive week-long convention was once again happening in Anaheim. I had not attended since before the pandemic and was eager to return. Although I headed […]
Hailing from a city like Los Angeles, there’s always something new to discover. Believe it or not, I’ve lived in Southern California all of my life and had never been on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. When the opportunity arose thanks to LA CityPASS for […]
What do I do when I realize preschool is off for a week? Hit the road, of course. I’d been wanting to get back to Solvang for a while. Throw in a week of gorgeous weather, and Mabel and I were able to head up […]
Have you ever been to SkyPark at Santa’s Village? Although the recreation park and campground are open year-round, it’s magical for the holidays. SkyPark at Santa’s Village just opened on November 16th for their winter festivities; complete with the first snowfall of the season. I […]
It’s no secret that I love classic TV. Although there are plenty of modern series I’ve enjoyed, nothing beats the oldies. So, when my connecting flight from Charlotte to Roanoke was canceled, I decided to make an alternate plan. I grabbed a rental car and […]
