I spent a magical morning playing hooky with my kids and it was a blast. We skipped school and work and sat on a lake, fishing for (and catching) Largemouth Bass. It was pristine and beautiful, calm and quiet – and we loved every minute. Did I mention that my kids are teenage boys who …
Sarah Auerswald
This post is part of a campaign sponsored by Energy Upgrade California. MomsLA has partnered with Energy Upgrade California to let you know some of the easiest things you can do around your home to save energy. Making even simple changes to the way you use energy in your home can have an impact on the …
The Wild Life, a new animated family movie about a Green Wing Macaw named Mak and his cohort of animal friends on a desert island, opens in theaters on September 9th. My family and I were guests of Lionsgate Films for a screening of The Wild Life and a sleepover trip at the San Diego …
Summer is such a fun time to have a Kids’ Birthday Party. Here is our list of Five Kids’ Birthday Party Themes we love. 1) Camping – If your Birthday Kid is into camping, just think of all the fun decorations you can come up with for the party! You could serve traditional camping food like Hot …
My family and I stayed in Carmel recently as guests of Hofsas House, a family-run boutique hotel just a few short blocks from the center of town. We love to visit the Monterey area and wanted to explore Carmel more this time. We had a wonderful dinner at the Beach House in Pacific Grove and …
Step back into the best of the 70’s at the newly-remodeled Garland Hotel in North Hollywood and you’ll be greeted by macramé planters, an orange and brown color scheme, and even a portrait of the hotel’s namesake, actress Beverly Garland. But don’t worry, they’ve also added the best of today as well, including high-speed Internet, …
My family and I had the time of our lives on our recent first-time trip to Catalina Island. We enjoyed amazing hospitality as the guests of the Island Company and dined at several restaurants, including at the Inn on Mt. Ada, where we stayed. The Inn is not currently open to non-guests for meals, but …
Catalina Island is an ideal spot to have fun with your family, with dozens of activities to suit any budget – from lounging on the sand and splashing in the waves for free, to renting a kayak, taking a glass-bottom-boat ride, ziplining through the canyons, getting an off-road jeep tour of the Island’s interior, playing …
My family and I were the guests of the Island Company on our recent trip to Catalina Island and stayed at the most wonderful hotel we could have ever imagined: the Inn on Mt. Ada, now known as the Mt. Ada Bed and Breakfast. This post was first published in 2015. Built by William and …
The Lakehouse Hotel & Resort in Lake San Marcos, CA is a perfect place to take the family for a chill-out, relaxation vacation. It’s a quiet, comfortable place to spend time reading, watching birds, lounging by the pool, or watching the sunset. Or, if you’re the adventurous type, you can rent kayaks or electric motor boats …
