My Word of the Year
It’s time once again for my annual Word of the Year post. As usual, I hesitated to keep the tradition alive. As I realized 2021 is my 10th Word of the Year, I knew I wanted to pick something. Last year I chose Reborn to […]
5 California Hotels to Start 2022 off Right
Have you been home bound and it’s time for a getaway? I feel you. I’ve been thinking about my goal I nearly completed in 2019 to take a trip each month in the year. I was on my way to achieving it in 2020 but, […]
A Visit to Jule Fest in Solvang
I always remember my pit stop in Solvang two years ago. I’d been on a quick trip to the Central Coast and took my time driving home. It was chilly, grey, and beginning to sprinkle. As I walked down Copenhagen Drive, there was a particular […]
Simon’s Secret Sauce Celebrates One Year at Stella Barra
(Editor’s Note: I was so excited to be invited to Stella Barra Pizzeria to celebrate Simon’s Secret Sauce’s one year anniversary. What’s a girl to do when she cannot make it? Send one of her best contributors, Julie Raelyn, of course! Thanks for a great […]
Oceanside: San Diego County’s Hidden Jewel
I remember my first visit to Oceanside. North San Diego County’s pristine coastal town has some of my favorite ocean stretches of California. Back in 2011, I appreciated its beauty but felt it had more potential than it was being given. Since I’d never actually […]
SkyPark at Santa’s Village Hosts Pumpkins in the Pines
I vividly remember the commercials for Santa’s Village growing up. If you were a 90’s kid living in LA, I’m sure you do, too. Although I always wanted to visit, I never made it. And thought I never would. After some hardships that resulted in […]
A Baby Free Stay at Andaz San Diego
When I arrived at Andaz San Diego, I knew I was in for a sophisticated stay. I’d just had my first introduction to the concept hotel by Hyatt in West Hollywood, and knew San Diego would offer me an extension of what I’d seen. It […]
From Mexico to Andaz at Andaz West Hollywood
After a pandemic and pregnancy, it’s nice to get back out. You might say that I “pulled out all of the stops” when I got invited to Andaz West Hollywood. The occasion was “From Mexico to Andaz,” a media evening that combined travel, food, cocktails, […]
A Full Body Workout with Box Union
Is there a sport you’ve wanted to try? There are a few for me and one is boxing. I’ve not done any kind of strenuous workout in a while (ok, years). So, when my good friend, Jennifer, organized “Better Together,” an incredible event with Box Union, […]
The 2021 IFWTWA Conference: 5 Reasons to Attend
(Editor’s Note: Due to the ongoing risk factors of COVID-19, IFWTWA has decided to post pone the 2021 conference. Please visit their website to stay up to date for news on the 2022 conference. -Mary) Who remembers my trips with the IFWTWA Conference? Since joining […]
A Summer Day in Ventura
Summertime is winding down and honestly, it’s always bittersweet for me. Although I’m not a huge fan of triple-digit heat, I adore the light nights and escaping to the beach often. Since we’ve moved to Ventura County, Mabel and I are commonly doing three-mile treks […]
Sweetfin Unveils Sweetbox Today
Are you ready to think INSIDE of the box? Since 2015, fast-casual darling, Sweetfin, has been all about thinking OUTSIDE of the box. Well, get ready to re-think things a bit and enjoy their newest (and delicious) item, Sweetbox. I remember the very first time […]