Deciding on an all-inclusive resort when traveling with a family, can be one of the best decisions you can make as a parent, for your budget AND for your mental health. Our family time together is extremely limited now I’m an empty-nester. Both of my boys are forging their own lives, so when I spot a window of time for a…
Montecito is having a moment right now with many celebrities choosing to call it homebase (I’m looking at you Harry and Meghan, Katy and Orlando, Oprah and Stedman to name a few), and it’s an easy 90 minute drive from Los Angeles. Despite the high profile residents and hefty real estate price tag, Montecito is effortlessly cool and California-chic. Montecito…
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in beautiful Beverly Hills exudes glamor and elegance with lavish architecture both inside and out. It’s the PERFECT place for a date night, and even more perfect for a double-date.
I was honored to see the Complexions Contemporary Ballet make their Wallis debut performing the west coast premiere of Snatched Back From the Edges…
Who knew an ‘Emptynestcation’ was a thing? Traveling with children is incredible and the memories created are truly priceless, but I have a little secret to share… once your children have flown the coop your ‘Emptynestcation’ options are endless. There’s no need to travel during school holidays (paying top price) – the world’s now your playground…
I love Mother’s Day. My children are easily the greatest accomplishment of my life. Despite no longer receiving handmade picture frames lovingly made in pre-school, when my boys take time to show their appreciation, my heart literally explodes with joy. It’s no secret that Mother’s have a tough job, and we’ve been especially challenged the past…
I am a 7 year Breast Cancer Survivor and Counting!
It’s been 7 years since I was unexpectedly diagnosed with invasive ductal breast cancer that had spread to my lymph nodes. As a 42-year-old mother of two young boys, the news was devastating and my only concern was whether I was going die and leave my young boys without a mother…
Costa Mesa is known as the home of South Coast Plaza. I was thrilled to partner with Travel Costa Mesa for a ‘Galentine’s’ weekend away with some girlfriends, to experience ALL Costa Mesa has to offer. South Coast Plaza is the largest shopping destination on the west coast and is filled with the most luxury brands anywhere in the country, fine…
As we move into the third year of the Covid-19 global pandemic, we’re feeling the effects more than ever. We’ve been juggling work, childcare, homeschooling, and worrying about our children’s mental health and lost education. The bottom line is we are not OK. We need to heal. We need a place to heal… and I have just the…
Rochester, Kent is a beautiful historic town brimming with English culture and tradition. The cobbled high street is jam packed with shops, cafes, museums and art galleries, and you’ll be spoilt for choice with delicious restaurant options. Rochester is located about 30 miles from London offering the perfect day trip since trains leave Kings Cross and Victoria a few times per hour.
Rochester…
Nepal is a beautiful country filled with incredible people, a rich culture and amazing history. There’s only one international airport in the whole of Nepal, so Kathmandu is the first destination for international travelers and is considered the gateway to the Nepalese Himalayas and tourism in Nepal. We explored Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park and Pokara before flying to Paro, Bhutan.
Chitwan National … Read…