The holiday season is officially here and I couldn’t be happier. I love everything about Christmastime. The lights, trees, characters, festivities, and especially seeing the magic through the eyes of my Mabel. When we were invited to check out the opening night of Lightscape at […]
Before this past October, I’d been to LEGOLAND California twice. The funniest part is, it was well before I had my Mabel. I didn’t even go either time with a child. When my birthday was rolling around last month, I knew I wanted a quick […]
Since 2019, the Dr. Seuss Experience has been touring throughout the USA and Canada bringing the author’s beloved characters to life through a unique pop-up experience. Their current stop for the holidays? Santa Monica. Although I’ve always been a casual Dr. Seuss fan, Mabel adores […]
I love any chance to get away to San Diego. I’ve been fortunate to stay at a variety of hotels in the area over the years. My latest stay may just have been the most unique of them all. And certainly took the term “getaway” […]
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 […]
Growing up I idolized Cher. Although she’s rather a peculiar choice for a child, I didn’t care. I adored her and all of her work. From her films to music and fashion my world was all about her. My biggest dream in life was to […]
How far will one go to get what they want? That’s the question raised in Deathtrap. A delightful horror comedy play written by Ira Levin. Deathtrap is currently playing at International City Theatre in Long Beach just in time for Halloween. I was thrilled to […]
I’m no stranger to CityPASS. Previous times I’ve used it provided me with such an in-depth look into a new-to-me place. When I was headed to Philadelphia, I was thrilled to see that they offer a Philly CityPASS and that all of my must-sees were […]
Calling all pups! If there’s kids in your home, you undoubtedly know Paw Patrol. Mabel has had her favorites from the get-go but only recently discovered Chase, Marshall, Liberty, and all of the rest from Adventure Bay. She now screams when she sees anything Paw […]
I was elated to head to Pennsylvania and check off another state I’d yet to visit. The stars aligned perfectly for me to spend a weekend in Philadelphia. I knew there’d be plenty of gluten-free opportunities awaiting me. Did I envision everything from Chinese food […]
I vividly remember reading Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye when I was a teenager. I’d bought a hardcover copy at one of my favorite thrift stores in Solvang. I think it cost me a quarter. I’d discovered the works of strong Black women like Alice […]
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 […]
