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Going out in the middle of the week is a tough sell for me due to my work schedule. Throw in coordinating with my husband, who works an hour east, and the commute at rush hour from LA to Orange … Read more
If there is one thing I can definitively say about Ben and I, it’s that we tend to run out of the box. We like things that are different or unique and we have a silly sense of humor (have … Read more
On Friday, we left bitter Michigan on a plane and touched down in sunny Florida just 3 hours later. It had been a long time since we saw green grass, flowers or even a sunny day for that matter. My … Read more
Some of the best restaurants in California can be found in Newport Beach. The affluent city known for its boats, beaches and beautiful Balboa Island has a variety of exceptional eateries that captures both the elegance and laid-back style of … Read more
School is in full swing, but Thanksgiving break is right around the corner. What do you do with your kids with their time off? There’s not enough snow to build snowmen, but the park is too chilly. So make your … Read more
Beaches Turks and Caicos Wedding Have you ever come across a beautiful destination and think to yourself someday you will definitely make plans to go there? This is where I am at right now; I just saw an amazing … Read more
Choosing to say “I do” at the beach is becoming an increasingly popular choice by couples wanting to tie the knot in a more casual, laid-back setting. The tranquil ocean and white sand make for a gorgeous natural backdrop that … Read more
Oriental Breeze Redondo Beach Of all the extraordinary cuisines of the world, the one that I could eat every day and never tire of is Sushi. Sushi just plain makes me happy. Can you imagine how cranky I was while … Read more
Wedding Favors are traditionally small tokens of gratitude and rememberance for your guest. A way to thank them for being a part of your special day. What I love about these 10 Beach Wedding Favors is that they’re both fun … Read more
When you live in the Great Lake State there are no shortage of beautiful sandy beaches. Surprisingly, I never spent much time at them as a kid. But when I met my husband and spent a couple of years living … Read more
Known as the “Sunshine State,” Florida is America’s playground. There are many fantastic attractions in Central Florida that draw huge crowds, but it’s the beautiful beaches that are the state’s star attractions. With over 1200 miles of coastline, the beaches … Read more
TripAdvisor readers voted Horseshoe Bay Beach the 8th most beautiful beach in the world, and the 3rd best beach in the Caribbean. Popular with tourists and famous for its horseshoe shape and pink colored sand, Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda is located … Read more
L’OREAL REVITALIFT MIRACLE BLUR Ok, so “blur” isn’t exactly the term I would use when describing my face. Kind of makes me think of that old joke about someone being “a Picasso”. You know, the old pretty from afar but … Read more
Do you ever fantasy shop? Maybe you’re dreaming of how you would re-deign your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or living room if you had the funds. With the exception of our children’s furniture, we’d like to replace everything else in our house … Read more
There’s something about a beach cottage that just oozes relaxation. Maybe it’s the fresh sea air, or the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. Or maybe it’s simply because beach cottages are typically decorated in a very laid-back, … Read more
Does the new year inspire you to remodel rooms in your home? Have you ever re-done a room not because it needed updating, but just because you wanted a new look? I’m guilty of wanting to change cabinet hardware or a paint … Read more