Are you planning a road trip soon? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed at the expenses that lay ahead of you? Road trips are great because they give you the ability to have an amazing vacation on a budget, but there are things that you can do to ensure that your road trip stays on budget. Before you head out, there are a few things you can do to… Continue Reading
10 Tips For Planning the Perfect Road Trip
Summer is a great time for planning the perfect road trip. We love taking road trips up the coast to Santa Barbara and to other places like San Diego or Nevada. While it can be fun to just get in the car and go. It is often good to take some time to plan. Planning The Perfect Road Trip Hello Friends! This is a great season for road trips with… Continue Reading
Travel Packing List Printables
hello Friends! It is still vacation season so today I wanted to share these ultimate travel packing list sets with you. We have traveled quite a bit and I have a good idea of what I need on a trip, so I like to be prepared for my travels. Since am a list-maker, I have a travel list that I use for most trips and have them in a printable… 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
Planning An Amazing Weekend Getaway
It’s travel season and sometimes it’s difficult to get away for a long period of time. Getting away for an extended weekend can feel like a great escape if you plan it right. Today’s Planning An Amazing Weekend Getaway post is sponsored by TripAdvisor. All opinions are my own. Hello Friends! Today it is all about trip planning. I have some great tips to make the most of your time… Continue Reading
Sabroso Craft Beer Festival 2018
This past weekend I attended the sold out Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. Check out my recap. Talk about a great way to spend a Saturday. The day started out a little cloudy, but later the sun came out as did many festival attendees. If you have not been to Doheney Beach, it is the perfect Southern California location and… Continue Reading
Packing Tips for Travel
These Packing Tips for Travel are great for weekend getaways! The best part about summer is that it is the perfect time to get away for a quick weekend trip or week-long family vacation. The kids are off, the weather is usually good and there is just a relaxing vibe in most areas. I became a light packer early. In high school, I went to Europe for 35 days… Continue Reading
Fun Times at the Sabroso Taco Festival
It is no surprise that tacos and beer go together, but it was all that and more at the Sabroso Taco Festival in Dana Point last weekend. Start off with a fabulous sunny day, blue skies and an oceanfront setting and that was the foundation for this year’s festival presented by KLOS radio station. Sabroso Taco Festival I attended the festival as media and had a chance to check out… Continue Reading
Boysenberry Festival Knotts Berry Farm
Hello! Did you have a great weekend? This weekend, we attended a hosted event in Buena Park, the Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s Berry Farm! I had not been for a couple of years, and I am happy to say it is even better now! There are boysenberries everywhere. You may have seen me share this quick video on IG. Happy Saturday! It's a lovely day here at @Knott's for their annual #boysenberryfestival… Continue Reading
Shopping In Japan
Shopping in Japan is an exciting and exhilarating experience. We had a chance to visit several areas on our last trip. Shopping in Japan – Ginza District The Ginza district reminds me of Rodeo Drive meets New York but with even bigger and brighter stores. Offering cafes, restaurants, bars and taverns, this area of the city is vibrant all day and into the wee morning hours. Because most of the city… Continue Reading
Melk Abbey Tour
A visit to the Melk Abbey is a lovely, magical way to spend the day. Located between Satlzburg and Vienna in Austria in the Wauchau Valley, it is often been known as one of the best places to visit in Austria. On a recent visit to Austria, we took a day trip by bus to Melk. It was a beautiful day and the views were quite picturesque. … Continue Reading
Vienna Restaurants – Where to Dine
About a year ago at this time I was visiting Vienna, Austria. It was a wonderful trip and in this post I promised I would share my finds for some lovely Vienna Restaurants and cafes. Let me tell you that there are so many wonderful eateries in this elegant city that you could spend years there exploring. You will find traditional Austrian food in Vienna as well as an array of international cuisine from… 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
Hoag Summer Classic
Every summer, Hoag Hospital Foundation and the 552 Club collaborate with over 30 of the finest restaurants in Orange County to host the Hoag Summer Classic, an evening of live music, fantastic food, friends and fun. I am excited to tell you that it is back, celebrating its 29th year! This year’s Hoag Summer Classic will be held at the gorgeous Newport Dunes beach. The 29th Annual Hoag Summer Classic will feature live… Continue Reading
4th Street Market Culinary Crawl
I have to admit that I probably visit this place at least twice a month. Located in Downtown Santa Ana, the 4th Street Market is an artisanal market mecca for those like me, looking for tasty food options. Featuring seasonal offerings by local chefs, this popular stop for downtown Santa Ana employees offers a tasty array of delights for cooks, food and those looking for a place to chill. I recently was invited… Continue Reading
Visiting Vienna For the First Time
Visiting Vienna for the first time was a wonderful experience! We did our best to discover as many splendors of Vienna when we were there for the better part of four days. There is so much beautiful history and artifacts to be seen there that I want to share what I saw and would recommend if you have an opportunity to visit. This beautiful and elegant city in Austria sits next to… 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
Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill
I had the chance to try Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill last week when they invited me to a media tasting at their Aliso Viejo location. I had never been to a Sharky’s before, so I was really looking forward to visiting their restaurant. It was a warm summer evening and the restaurant was busy when I arrived. I was greeted by David Goldstein, COO of Sharky’s, who gave us some background on… Continue Reading
Exploring Cinque Terre Italy
If you’ve been following me on Instagram you know that I recently spend a couple of weeks in Europe. We had a wonderful time in Spain, France, and Italy, and today I’m sharing my photos and tips from our day in Cinque Terra. If you have never heard of it, you have likely seen photos of the very picturesque villages dotted with colorful buildings on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Cinque… Continue Reading
To Live and Dine OC 2015 Event Recap
These warm summer evenings have been wonderful settings for evenings outside and last week, I had the pleasure of enjoying the outdoors and a whole lot more at the To Live and Dine OC Event. The event was held on August 13, 2015 and was sponsored by Modern Luxury Orange County. That evening, twenty culinary masters served up their best for the Chef’s Challenge competition at the beautiful Segerstrom Center… Continue Reading
