It’s crazy what a difference a year makes. When Mabel turned one we visited Kidspace Museum on a random weekday. It was a fun outing to Pasadena but I knew a year or so would make a huge impact on her level of enjoyment. We […]
Like millions of kids, I grew up playing with Barbies. I felt like the coolest kid on the block when I got her RV. A few years after that, I got the mini camper. I also had a log cabin, many cars, and countless dolls. […]
So many botanical gardens, so little time. I find one of the best ways to spend an afternoon is in the gardens. Crazy enough, I’d never made it to South Coast Botanic Garden. South Coast is located in the South Bay’s Palos Verdes and is […]
Spring has sprung in Los Angeles. With the rain gone for now, we’ve had some gorgeous days. As the evenings get lighter, we know I’m all about exploring. So, when I was invited to visit SpringTopia in Woodland Hills, I knew it was right up […]
Whenever I’m in Highland Park I feel like I’m really in Los Angeles. Sure, LA wears many hats from the glamor of Hollywood to the swank of Beverly Hills. There’s the Miracle Mile for the sophisticated tourist and the foodie haven downtown. But, Highland Park […]
Did you know Burbank is home to a winery? I’ve always loved exploring the “Media City” and continually say how much it surprises me. Magnolia Avenue is home to a slew of vintage shops and even a horror museum. While over on San Fernando Boulevard, […]
Have you ever been on a cruise ship? I had never stepped foot onto one until an “extraordinary” afternoon with Princess Cruises. Cruising has never been on my radar nor sounded like my “thing.” Yet, after experiencing the 360: An Extraordinary Experience aboard the Princess […]
I still remember the first time I saw Pat Benatar. It was the fourth of July weekend in 1995. VH1 (does anyone remember that channel?) was having their annual A to Z weekend. They alphabetically played music videos from nearly every big musical artist name. […]
In the blink of an eye, it’s December. The holiday season has arrived and A Noise Within has quickly put me in a merry mood. The beloved theatre company is performing A Christmas Carol all month for its 10th year. I was thrilled to attend […]
Have you ever taken a trip by train? I have not but I think I just found a unique one to do. Rocky Mountaineer offers travelers an unforgettable journey through, you guessed it, the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Rocky Mountaineer has been on my radar […]
Confession: as much as there is to explore in LA, I cannot stand the traffic. Don’t get me wrong, I manage plenty of city adventures with Mabel. But, since moving to Ventura County, I love being closer to northern destinations like the Santa Barbara and […]
It’s been a while since some gluten-free travel research. During my week in the Quad Cities, I was in luck as everywhere I went had a great gluten-free or friendly selection. The Quad Cities are a group of communities in Iowa and Illinois along the […]
