I’ve been in this online writing “world” for over a decade. Despite that, it had been a while since I’d attended a conference. I was selected to attend MATPRA, the Mid-Atlantic Travel Public Relations Alliance’s annual conference for travel media professionals. Gathering this year in […]
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 […]
When was the last time you immersed yourself in Chinatown? I have memories of walking through San Francisco as a child. With its bright, vibrant red lights, lanterns, and loads of shop windows filled with souvenirs. Just last year I enjoyed a family stroll through […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Wine Women Wednesday! We’re one day away from the inaugural National Women in Wine Day. Last week, I was excited to introduce you to the holiday’s co-founder, Renae Perry. Today, meet the other co-founder, Yolanda Papapietro of Sonoma County’s Papapietro Perry Winery . Yolanda has […]
Happy Wine Women Wednesday! I’m so excited to have two incredible wine women for you to meet this month. In conjunction with Women’s History Month, winemakers Renae Perry and Yolanda Papapietro have launched the first annual National Women in Wine Day. Slated for March 25th, […]
Valentine’s Day is upon us! Yes, I know the flack it gets for being a “Greeting Card Holiday” but to me, what’s better than an excuse to tell people you love them? And better yet, with food and candy? Although I’ll be busy being a […]
Welcome back! Thanks to all who gave me great feedback and love on my first installment of Support Local. In these strange times of health safety closures, we’re all in this together. It breaks my heart to think of all the local businesses that are […]
During these times, I’ve had a lot of extra time on my hands to think. Think about new blog series, articles, ways to support during this “pause,” and so forth. As I’ve said before, I don’t want to give up on my website nor not […]
