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What is the Southern California lifestyle?
If you’re from SoCal, it’s an easy-going attitude and laid back approach to life.
It’s a casual way of dressing that doesn’t require much effort.
It’s a joyous celebration of all things happy and healthy with a focus on living clean and green.
And it’s not just for people who live in sunny southern California – this Laid Back Southern California Lifestyle is one you can adopt no matter where you live!
In this blog, we’ll explore what makes up the laid back So Cal lifestyle as well as how to incorporate some aspects into your own life, even if you don’t happen to be in Southern California.
I think it’s safe to say that 2016 is the year virtual reality finally arrived. With exciting games from the likes of Playstation to immersing yourself in a film, virtual reality technology is revolutionizing the way we experience gaming and entertainment. … Read more
Sure the Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator is wi-fi enabled. La de da. So what if can stream music from Pandora and lets me know the weather forecast? As a foodie turned journalist I made it my mission to plant one … Read more
Family game night looks differently today than when I was a kid. Sure, we like to gather around classic board games on occasion but honestly the kids spend half the time moving too many spaces, dropping the dice and short … Read more
Projectors have come a long way since the days they were rolled into the classroom on metal carts and used to transcribe endless pages of notes. These days they’re smaller, lighter and more portable than ever. They’re also way more … Read more
Tech trends are known for shifting in the wind but there is no user group more fickle than those of the under 18 crowd. These days SMS is quickly becoming a thing of the past in lieu of social messaging … Read more
If you’re like most people, change can be scary. We like our routines. We like knowing that (insert favorite show) resides at (it’s channel number) without needing to pull up the guide. And generally, we don’t like change! But sometimes … Read more
“Children are our most valuable resource.” – Herbert Hoover Children look at the world with such hope. It is their unique perspectives that often open the door to solutions that adults cannot see. We find ourselves boxed in by the … Read more
It’s been nine months since we arrived home from my grandfather’s funeral to find our house had been robbed. Nine months since we found the contents of our lives being cataloged on a list with a value placed on them … Read more
At twenty one, I was adventurous and hungry for life. I took every opportunity to travel, and I threw myself at the world. I was also very naïve and unprepared for what the world might throw at me. In the … Read more
Many moons ago when we first became a Verizon FiOS customer, my motivations were purely, unabashedly all about me. I was sick of my internet cutting out as deadlines quickly approached. I was dog tired of spending hours on the phone … Read more
For most the idea of a driverless vehicle or self driving car is a concept better left on the big screen. However what many people don’t know is that engineers, researchers, and automotive companies have been working toward making autonomous … Read more
I spend an insane amount of time on my phone and that’s not counting the time I lay in bed playing trivia games until my eyes finally shut. Between work emails, social media and sometimes even blogging right from my … Read more
This weeks Verizon chat was all about data, probably one of the largest factors influencing your cellphone bill. We covered everything from the differences between Wi-Fi Data vs Cellular Data to knowing how much you need and determining where your … Read more
If there is one thing I know being a gadget loving geek mom, is that tech is always on my wish list each year. Fortunately, the galaxy is full of fantastic gift ideas for the nerd in your life; whether … Read more
Dancing shows like So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars have taken televisions by storm. Admit it, they have inspired you to cha-cha across the living room once or twice. No one is blaming you, not … Read more
Whether you’re watching a movie, checking on directions, or just taking a few selfies, your smartphone has become an indispensable travel companion. Join us as we look at the numerous ways mobile devices can add to the fun while you’re on … Read more