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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Tax Day Freebies

Tax Day Freebies
It's Tax Day again. While some dread the annual IRS deadline, others rejoice in the goodies and discounts offered by restaurants and retailers to take the sting out of the date. Here's a quick list of those participating (I'll add to the list as I become aware of deals): Hot Dog on a St…

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Downtown Burbank Arts & Animation Festival

Downtown Burbank Arts & Animation Festival
This weekend, April 14th and 15th, the Downtown Burbank Arts Festival returns to San Fernando Boulevard for its 15th year! My family and I love strolling the boulevard from Orange Grove Avenue to Magnolia Boulevard, taking in the works of  over 200 artists. It's a great opportunity to discover…

Don Wallace Multi-Use Trail in Calabasas

Don Wallace Multi-Use Trail in Calabasas
Great news for hikers, horseback riders, and bicyclists! This Friday, after years of planning, L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and Department of Parks and Recreation officials will officially dedicate the Don Wallace Multi-Use Trail Connector in Calabasas, California. The trail is named for Do…

Friday, April 6, 2018

Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood

Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood
I remember seeing the original Jurassic Park at Citywalk when I was.... younger. What I cannot believe is that it's been 25 years. I've watched the moviewith my own children and it still holds up as an action packed thrill ride. But this? This is huge! Literally and figuratively...

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Magnolia Park Welcomes Target Burbank West!

Magnolia Park Welcomes Target Burbank West!
It's official! Magnolia Park in Burbank has a new neighbor and I couldn't be more thrilled about the new addition. Anyone that knows me knows that I can spend hours wandering he aisles of a Target store. And now I have one within walking distance of my home. Dreams really do come true! For…

Monday, April 2, 2018

Do I Need Nike SF AF-1s?

Do I Need Nike SF AF-1s?
I'm a big time window shopper. I fill my online (and sometimes real life) shopping baskets with all of the wonderful things my heart desires but my wallet laughs at. So lets play a little game called What's in My Basket! It's interactive. You can be my virtual voice of reason and tell …

Friday, March 30, 2018

What's Hoppening Easter Weekend in LA

What's Hoppening Easter Weekend in LA
It's Easter weekend and if you're anything like me, you've procrastinated on making plans for Easter brunch and/or egg hunts and are now scrambling to find something festive to do this weekend. No worries! I've got you. I've compiled a list of the best Easter brunches and egg hu…

Thursday, March 29, 2018

How I Wash and Go My 3C Curly Hair

How I Wash and Go My 3C Curly Hair
I used to tie my hair back tightly in buns, ponytails, and braids. I still hate my hair down straight or in my face, but the older I get, the less I want to manipulate my fine, 3C curly/wavy hair. I much prefer to let it kind of do it's own thing unless I have someplace to be. So after experim…

Favorite Finds: International Mermaid Day

Favorite Finds: International Mermaid Day
In honor of International Mermaid Day (it's a thing and I'm here for it), I'm dedicating Favorite Finds to all things mermaid. Anywave, without further ado, feast yer eyes on the these finds I'm shore you'll love... Because I love make up and because my inner mermaid loves shin…

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Ready Player One Challenge

Ready Player One Challenge
When I heard that there was an actual maze based on the Ready Player One in Hollywood, there was no way I was going to miss it! The challenge consists of props from the movie, live characters, and lots of Instagrammable photo ops.

Friday, March 23, 2018

Siren Mermaid Museum

Siren Mermaid Museum
I have always loved mermaids. My kids will tell you, some of their earliest memories are of me singing Under the Sea while bathing them when they were little. Further back, I used to force my little cousin Nicole to reenact scenes from The Little Mermaid (I'm pretty sure she still knows Part o…

Spring Break 2018 Part 2: California Adventure

Spring Break 2018 Part 2: California Adventure
Part two of our spring break adventure started with a Magic Morning at Disney's California Adventure. We woke up early and arrived to the park at 7:00 am, heading straight for Cars Land (my favorite part of the park) to ride Radiator Springs Racers with virtually no line! It was a fun, adrenal…

Goofy's Kitchen

Goofy's Kitchen
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Goofy, so when I planned our trip to Disneyland over spring break, I had to include a visit to Goofy's Kitchen character dining experience at the Disneyland Hotel!  In a nutshell, Goofy's Kitchen is a fun, family friendly environment with a pretty g…

Spring Break 2018

Spring Break 2018
Spring has sprung and I couldn't think of a better way to spend spring break with my little guy than at the happiest place on earth. I booked a stay at the Paradise Pier Hotel , one of the Disneyland Resort properties, so that we could take a break from the action and recharge our batteries in …

Monday, March 19, 2018

Festival Glamping at Base Camp in Indio

Festival Glamping at Base Camp in Indio
Hitting the Coachella music festival ranks pretty high on my bucket list.  Every year I plan to go and every year, for one reason or another, I miss out.  But I'm left with lingering fantasies of lounging around in the desert while being serenaded by my favorite bands, old and new.  I can only…