Since I grew up in Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley is always close to my heart. I spend a lot of time in the area and nearby Inland Empire. A lesser-known gem is Pomona Valley where Claremont lies. I’ve been going to Claremont since I […]
I’m no stranger to San Diego. Each time I return I never fail to discover a new neighborhood. On my latest excursion, I realized that’s one of my favorite things about visiting. I have my beloved spots but always manage to add in somewhere new. […]
I don’t know about you, but it’s been a week for me. I’m tired. Car troubles. Happy toddler moments. Sad toddler moments. Tantrums. Breakdowns. And we even threw in Daylight Savings Time. Almost every day this week I’ve been saying by dinnertime, “I need a […]
Who was Marilyn Monroe? It’s a question the world has had since she took Hollywood by storm in the 1950s. Marilyn is timeless, mysterious, and gorgeous. Yet on the flip side, lonely, isolated, and empty. Did she truly have it all? Who were her friends? […]
I don’t know about you but I’m missing the holiday season. This was the first year so much of it “clicked” with Mabel and it truly was magical to see Christmas through her eyes. One of our favorite activities this year was looking for houses […]
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 […]
All I ever heard before I had a child was that it’s the best to re-discover the world through their eyes. Little did I realize how true this would be when we headed back to the Hofsas House Hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Mike and I began […]
Universal Studios was never on my radar growing up. Despite being raised in Pasadena, we were all about Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. It took dating (and marrying) a San Fernando Valley boy to get acquainted with the Entertainment Capital of LA. I have such […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
