Sometimes the best trips are those that you make in your own backyard. Well not literally, but figuratively in that taking a weekend trip and staying in a nearby town is a great way to enjoy a weekend and limit the driving you have to do. We spent 48 hours on a quest to discover Torrance and today I am sharing that experience and my tips with you. This is… Continue Reading
Santa Headquarters Los Cerritos Center
This is a sponsored post on behalf of HGTV Santa HQ. All opinions are my own. Today we are sharing our visit Santa Headquarters Los Cerritos Center. Hello Friends! Are you as excited about the upcoming holidays as I am? I’ve got my list of cookies to bake and we have been doing a little pre-Christmas celebrating. We spent a fun day shopping this week and let… Continue Reading
Friday Fun Foodie Finds Tasty Events
My Friday Finds is a roundup of fun food festivities. The inaugural Los Angeles Times The Taste Costa Mesa takes place at the Met later this month. The Taste Costa Mesa Join the Los Angeles Times at The MET in Costa Mesa for 3 days of amazing food, wine, spirits and chef experiences, plus unique culinary pop-ups and collaborations. The event is held in L.A. at the Paramount Picture Studios,… Continue Reading
Fun Hollywood Happenings
Sharing some fun Hollywood Happenings at Hollywood & Highland and other Los Angeles fun spots for the Fall season today. Are you loving all things fall right now? There are so many great festivals and fun happenings, that it is hard to keep track of them all. Happenings at Hollywood & Highland If you love movies, Hollywood & Highland has some movie activities. Film buffs can enjoy a terrifying fright,… Continue Reading
Hollywood Highland VIP ACCESS Card
Hollywood & Highland releases new VIP ACCESS Card Hello Friends! Just wanted to pop in and share something for my local friends. We are always looking to save money on our entertainment and I wanted to share that Hollywood & Highland, LA’s iconic shopping, dining and entertainment destination, has launched a new VIP ACCESS program. What is a VIP ACCESS Program? It is a pass offering savings to guest while… Continue Reading
First Ever Foodie Con
I am so excited about Los Angeles’s newest Food gathering event! Foodie Con will be a gathering of the county’s most faithful culinary enthusiasts in a setting surrounded by food, beer and wine, (and you know how much I love to cover restaurants and Southern California events, so I am excited to attend this inaugural event). But this is not just about tasting great food items from Southern California restaurants, Foodie Con… Continue Reading
The Poke Shack
We were invited to check out The Poke Shack last week. What a treat it was – a small taste of Hawaiian paradise right on the boardwalk of Venice Beach. This eatery, which is literally a shack, offered a Poke Bowl heaven with an extensive list of fresh ingredients to choose from. You might be wondering – what is a poke bowl? A poke bowl is a Hawaiian dish made… Continue Reading
Bad Moms Day Out
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I had the pleasure of attending the Bad Moms press junket/retreat held recently in Los Angeles. I, along with other mom bloggers, spent some time previewing the Bad Moms movie and interviewing the cast, writers and producers of the movie. No compensation was received and all opinions are my own. About Bad Moms In this new comedy, Amy (Mila Kunis) has a seemingly… Continue Reading
Trolls Movie Press Conference Preview
You may recall earlier in the week when I talked about the DreamWorks Trolls movie media event? I was not able to attend, but our friend Josh went on behalf of Organized Island to the DreamWorks Trolls movie press conference last week. I don’t know about you, but I just love the teaser track and that Can’t Stop the Feeling song by Justin Timberlake. About the Movie From the creators of Shrek… Continue Reading
Dreamworks Trolls Movie
I am a huge fan of many DreamWorks movies, from Shrek to Kung Fu Panda, every animated story is so compelling and the characters are so memorable. I love that they make movies that are entertaining for the entire family! Soon they will be releasing one of the most smart, funny,satirical animated comedies yet, DreamWorks’ Trolls. I am excited to share that the reporting team from Organized Island will be heading… Continue Reading
Taste of the Nation Los Angeles Recap
Last Sunday, there was an incredible gathering of renowned chefs from Los Angeles restaurants that worked together for a wonderful culinary benefit. The fifth annual Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry took place Media Park in Culver City on a lovely, sunny Southern California afternoon. I attended the event as media and am excited to share with you what it was like to attend the culinary event of the… Continue Reading
Stacked Celebrates Five Years
Last week I attended a special media event for Stacked. They were celebrating their five year anniversary and we celebrated at their newest location in Huntington Beach, California and invited some local bloggers to try their newest offerings. The atmosphere was fun and casual. The restaurant was quite busy and the first thing I did was check their monthly specials which are thankfully always displayed in their restaurant. I… Continue Reading
Utopia Restaurant Long Beach
Strolling down a charming street in the Long Beach Arts district, you will find Utopia Good Food & Fine Art. I recently was invited to a media tasting as part of the upcoming Dine Out Long Beach event. It was our date night, so we started with a glass of wine – they have a wonderful wine bar in the room that was the original restaurant when they opened… Continue Reading
Dine Out Long Beach 2.0
So Cal friends, get ready for some tasty bites Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0 taking place February 28-March 5. If you love discovering new local restaurants like I do, this event is for you! As you know, I love exploring new eateries in the Los Angeles area and Long Beach offers so many great cafes, restaurants and bars. This event is a great way to try a restaurant’s… Continue Reading
Russo’s Neighborhood Ristorante
When Jack Russo opened up Pasta al Dente in 2009, he wanted a wonderful restaurant to share his wonderful Italian recipes in a place where friends and family could gather around the table and enjoy a fine meal and a bottle of wine. Today, that same restaurant is Russo’s Neighborhood Ristorante and Bar, located on Naples Island in Long Beach, California. I recently was invited to a media tasting for the upcoming… Continue Reading
Brunch Fun at KayNDaves
On a beautiful Sunday I had the opportunity to attend a tasting one of LA’s hottest spots for brunch, Kayndaves. Located in Culver City, this gem of a Mexican cantina was a warm and welcoming way to spend an afternoon. We were seated in a nice spot on the Kayndaves patio in the back at the fire table, which was great for people watching and southern California weather basking, yes, even in… Continue Reading
A Sweet Time at Indulge LA Chocolate Festival
Talk about a winter wonderland! I recently was invited to attend the fabulous chocolate and wine festival that is Indulge LA. The chocolate and pastry festival is held in Los Angeles each year and is a wonderful way for chocolate and wine lovers to spend the day. I am sharing some of the tasty highlights from my first visit to this wonderful festival. Indulge LA Festival Highlights The… Continue Reading
Indulge LA Chocolate Festival #IndulgeLA
Did someone say chocolate? Chocolate lovers will unite again in December as the top chocolate and pastry chefs from all over the globe come together in Los Angeles for a Indulge LA Chocolate and Pastry Show. All paired with the best wines, and spirits from all over the globe and a DJ for some fun and festive entertainment! What you need to know: An all-inclusive Chocolate Festival and… Continue Reading
Celebrating the Season at Stacked
As you know, I am all about celebrating the season and this past weekend I had a chance to enjoy a different fall flavor. Not apples or pumpkins. I am talking about garlic! You see every month there is a new flavor to celebrate at Stacked. We went to visit this past Sunday afternoon and the place filled up fast. It is a wonderful and unique restaurant here in Southern California…. Continue Reading
Under The Sea at Aquarium of the Pacific
Situated next to the Pacific Ocean is the beautiful Aquarium of the Pacific. It is located in Long Beach, California, and the fourth most-attended aquarium in the nation. It is a great destination for families to spend time learning together. The fact that it is open nearly every day of the year, makes it a great location for families to visit. Today I am sharing some photos with… Continue Reading
