Southern California lifestyle of fun and family
I’m a foodie and a gardener, and I love when I get the chance to combine the two. I grow a whole slew of fresh vegetables and herbs, and while the California heat decimated all the veggies except my jalapeno peppers, my herbs are growing strong. I have a lot of basil, several rosemary bushes,…
Devon here! Solo: A Star Wars Story by Lucasfilm was a 2018 summer hit, starring a young Han Solo (played by Alden Ehrenreich) and following him into a deep and risky adventure into a criminal organization. Later on, he meets the same Chewbacca we ...
Watching a Disney movie is always a special family moment, but watching one at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood makes it even more magical. During this September, the El Capitan Theater shows throwback movies! With one movie showing per week, ...
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending an event in Rancho Cucamonga, at School Tools, where the Inland Empire United Way had partnered with Walmart focused on helping teachers buy school supplies. (Did you know that on average, teachers spend ...
My youngest son is 17 years old now, and bugging us to teach him how to drive. Teaching a teen to drive is no easy feat though so it's time to call in the big guns and let DriversEd.com help! Learning to drive in California if you're under the age ...
I said it earlier this week and I'll say it again: Melissa's Produce out in Vernon really knows how to put on a food demo and host a cookbook author. I'm lucky enough to be able to attend these demos every couple of weeks and they are fantastic at ...
If you like Disney AND you like wine, you have to visit Briar Rose Winery, the best boutique winery in Temecula. The husband and I were invited by Stacey, the wonderful manager, to visit last weekend, and on a busy weekend before he flew out ...
Last week, we went on a family vacation. It was the first time in several years, and we were fortunate enough to have all six kids be able to go along. We wanted to be able to get outside and stay active, so we chose to take the RV up to Kernville where we could…
This year’s weight loss journey towards permanently losing 21 pounds has been an interesting ride. I’m into fitness, but I’m also a busy mom of four, a business owner and a wife. And then there are the dogs, who on some days take more time than the kids. Losing weight is never as much fun…
So, you are buying tickets for Ant Man and the Wasp, right?? Since it hits theaters tonight at midnight, July 6, you could even have them already! Ant Man and the Wasp is the long-awaited sequel to the first Ant Man movie, another addition to ...
Last week, I got to attend an interview with the cast of Ant Man and the Wasp. As the Marvel-obsessed fan girl that you know I am, if you've been reading the blog for any length of time, it was another amazing afternoon. (Remind me later to tell you ...
Imagine you go out for a boat ride. It's an adventure of a lifetime and you're excited about the possibilities. Then disaster hits and you find yourself floating, adrift, in the middle of the ocean. It's the stuff of nightmares, and quite honestly, ...
I love to read, and over the years, I've always said I wanted to join a book club. But what kin of boo club? I never found one that I liked enough. Mysteries, drama, love stories, biographies...none of the offered opportunities ever fit. BUT....if ...
Have you considered starting the Curly Girl method of bringing your natural waves and curls to life? Read on for my experience! I was blessed with a crazy thick mop of hair that is frequently out of control. If I want to do anything with it, I have ...
About 10-12 years ago, we were headed to church one Sunday morning. As my older son went out to the car, he came running back in: "Mom! Dad! Look what was in our driveway! Can I keep it?" <words of dread for any parent> Visions of a ...
