When an Angelino is looking to check out an eclectic, diverse city with just as much to offer as say, Downtown LA or Hollywood, my suggestion? Long Beach. About 45 miles south from Los Angeles and right on the Orange County border, some of you might […]
(This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #DataAndAMovie #CollectiveBias) I cannot believe I am about to say this, but, IT’S JUNE! Where has half of 2016 gone?! Not that I mind welcoming the […]
While many were not a fan of Disney Pictures and Tim Burton’s 2010 adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, with several critics claiming that the film had no direction and lacked emotion, there definitely was no denying the visual imagery and classic Burton quirkness to the attempt. Fast forward […]
So, there’s been a lot of mixed reception following Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Easily, the most anticipated performance was to be Madonna’s tribute to the late, great Prince. Whom we lost much too soon just a few weeks ago. Dressed to kill in […]
Something that can easily give my age range away is if I mention the good ol’ days growing up with a POLOROID camera. Polaroid’s were so cool growing up; take a picture and get it instantly! Who would have ever tought technology could be […]
Lately, I have sadly realized the importance of seeing some of the great musicians before it is too late. As far as the legends go, I feel extremely lucky to have seen Cher and Madonna thus far….and, my newest concert to check off the […]
(Editor’s note: Say hi to my friend, Lisa! Lisa just began her blog over at Lisa’s Hodge Podge and cannot wait to share her adventures with the world. In the meantime, I am thrilled she was my contributor and covered the BBQ and Beer Festival […]
In an unsteady economy, its refreshing to see that music festivals are thriving. From Coachella to Outside Lands, a new one to be added to the roster (and sure to be the first of many) is Ohana, coming to Orange County’s Dana point this August. […]
For a lot of us, Cinco de Mayo is simply a holiday we love to get our drink and tequila on. While May 5th is certainly a time to bust out a beer or margarita (or 2), I was interested to do some Google-ing about […]
(I have been compensated by Glucerna for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.Talk with your health care provider about a diabetes management plan that’s right for you. #GlucernaHungerSmart #CollectiveBias) Growing up, I always thought of the aisle […]
Garry Marshall has easily made some of the most beloved, iconic pop culture movies for the rom-coms and “chick flick” crowds for decades. Think no further than The Princess Dairies, Valentine’s Day, Beaches, and, of course, Pretty Woman. Beyond that, this unstoppable extraordinaire of a creative […]
Los Angeles is massive, no doubt about it. Sometimes, you can definitely feel like a small fish in a huge pond trying to find your way. Thus, why it is the best when you discover your watering holes in the city and the places where […]