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Jellyfish are some of the most unusual yet fascinating creatures to be found in the ocean. These water-dwelling jellies have no brain, bones, heart, blood or lungs yet they’re able to use their nerves as a sense of light, smell … Read more
Last friday, Whistler and I decided to brave the pouring rain and head down to Disneyland Park in Anaheim for a sneak peek of the new CAPTAIN AMERICA: The Living Legend and Symbol of Courage exhibit at Innoventions. Ever since I … Read more
While you wish away the winter months thinking about your summer vacation, consider packing up the family and taking a road trip this year. There is something almost nostalgic about riding cross country with the family as you make your … Read more
Downtown San Diego offers a plethora of cultural attractions that are world-renowned. From the historic Balboa Park to the San Diego Zoo and the Padres’ Petco Park there are often so many choices that everything simply can’t be enjoyed in … Read more
Growing up as a kid in San Diego, I can remember begging my parents to take me to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. I actually can’t recall ever visiting, but whenever I drive anywhere near Escondido, I always think … Read more
The Turtle Hospital of Marathon, Florida opened its doors in 1986 with the goal of rehabilitating injured sea turtles and returning them to their natural habitat. In addition to spreading awareness, educating the public, conducting research and passing legislation to support … Read more
This post brought to you by FIJI Water. All opinions are 100% mine. Growing up I knew that I wanted to get outside of the state, the country even and see more of the world. There were so many things … 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
Harry Potter fans better hold onto their broomsticks, as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion has officially been confirmed to open in Summer 2014! Universal Orlando resort announced back in the fall of 2013, that the expansion will be … Read more
In November my husband and I boarded a plane bound for the Hard Rock Hotel and Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. While I have traveled extensively across the US, I admit that I was incredibly nervous and perhaps more … Read more
Thanks to my invitation from Kia to cover the LPGA Performance Awards, I was able to escape the onset of a brutal Michigan winter and run away to none other than the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida. The 80 degree weather … Read more
When my husband and I were planning our trip to the Dominican Republic, we both KNEW we had to go snorkeling. If were were caught in a monsoon, if the food was horrible, if we did nothing else but get the … Read more
With a big thanks to Knott’s Berry Farm, I was able to cover the 2014 New Year’s Eve festivities from “Knott’s Merry Farm” in Buena Park, CA. This was my first time experiencing New Year’s Eve at the World’s First Theme Park and it … Read more
Posters for “Young at Heart,” “Love Me or Leave Me,” and “Calamity Jane” fill the halls as fellow guests remark about possibly hearing instrumental Frank Sinatra tunes playing throughout the common area. It’s not a time warp back to the … Read more
I never was quite a wine fan, but I never knew much about wine either. When at the grocery store, if I did buy wine once in a blue moon, I did so based on price and if the label … Read more
I’ve been in the market for a good cross body purse for quite some time. I typically carry around a satchel sized purse and wanted a smaller, more convenient option. Days at the amusement park, shopping and especially travel. … Read more