Springtime (and Beyond) in Washington: 7 Cities to be on your Radar

Some trips I’ve been on have left a lasting impression. When I flew to Seattle for the IFWTWA 2018 Conference, it was my first time in the state of Washington. Having long heard how beautiful and healing the Pacific Northwest is, I was expecting to […]

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Discovering Arizona History at Yuma’s Coronado Motor Hotel

As someone drawn to the sea, it’s funny I’ve felt Arizona is “so far” from home. After spending a weekend in Yuma, just about five hours from Los Angeles, I was struck that I go just the same distance when I head up the California […]

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Gluten-free in New Mexico Part One: Albuquerque

It’s no secret I love Mexican food. While I’ve been swooning at taco and combo plates for as long as I can remember, it was especially my “go to” when I first had to give up gluten. Ask anyone following a gluten-free lifestyle, and they’ll […]

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A Day at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula

In the bustling world we’re living in, it’s important to take some time out and surround yourself with good company. I was reminded of this when I met up with some wonderful friends for an afternoon at Temecula’s Pechanga Casino and Resort. Having not yet […]

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Sweeney Todd Now Playing at Fremont Centre Theatre

When one thinks of musical theatre at its finest, Stephen Sondheim is sure to come to mind. What began as a mentor ship with Oscar Hammerstein when Sondheim was just a boy went on to blossom into reinventing musical theatre. A great example of the […]

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Gluten-Free Guide to Yuma

It’s always exciting when I get to check off seeing another city, especially when it’s in another state. While I don’t fret too much about it, I do wonder how gluten-free it’ll be. This was certainly on my mind when I headed over the California […]

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The Moonlight Forest at LA County’s Arboretum

In Los Angeles or heading to the City of Angels for the holidays? While we’ve got our usual lineup of sunshine, beach and more beach, that’s not to say LA doesn’t present some of the best holiday festivals around. I was reminded of this when […]

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Date Night Made Easy Thanks to Studio Movie Grill

Looking to ramp up your usual dinner and a movie date to the next level? Then Studio Movie Grill is the place for you. With numerous locations in ten states (and growing), Studio Movie Grill enables guests to watch the latest movies in a state […]

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7 Unique USA Hotels to Book a Stay at in 2020

Hotels can be tricky spots. We rely on them to become our “home away from home” during travels. Whether you’re out of town for business or pleasure, hotels are our temporary haven. After a long day out, nothing is more satisfying than retiring to your […]

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A First Time Visit to Santa Fe

When you think of Santa Fe, what comes to mind? For me, it’s always been the shade of turquoise or the song of the same name from Newsies. While I was excited to at last arrive in New Mexico’s capital and attend the 2019 IFWTWA […]

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Southern Italian at its Finest at Enzo’s Bistro & Bar

When one dreams about authentic Italian cuisine, they probably envision Nonna stirring up a pot of homemade spaghetti sauce somewhere in Italy. What if I told you that kind of dining is within reach…in the California desert? At Enzo’s Bistro and Bar, that’s certainly the […]

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A Rustic Stay by the Sea at Cambria Pines Lodge

Have I mentioned how much I love California’s Cambria? I’m pretty sure I have but I’ll gladly say it again. Having spent some years living along the Central Coast in spots like Solvang and Lompoc, Cambria was, surprisingly, never much on my radar. Since growing […]

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