Yvonne Condes

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Universal Studios Hollywood is a fun place to visit on a regular day, but during the holidays it’s even more spectacular. You can sip warm Butterbeer while watching The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s nighttime show that lights up Hogwarts Castle or see the Grinch try to steal Christmas at the Grinchmas Tree Lighting.

That’s why having a weekend away – just the two of us – as guests of the gorgeous Omni La Costa Resort and Spa near San Diego – was just what we needed.

Have you been to Downtown Santa Monica lately? We experienced a Day of DIY in DTSM and had the most incredible time. We shopped at the world-famous Santa Monica Farmers Market, learned how to cook Shakshuka at The Gourmandise School, made Halloween Cards at Paper Source and enjoyed delicious food at The Gables LA.

This summer, my family had the trip of a lifetime to Italy. I still can’t believe we went on a family vacation to Venice, Cinque …

Asian Language School offers Japanese classes for children in a virtual classroom that you can do from your home on your schedule.

I’m an active, working mom with two kids. When I say active, I mean that I run races, spin, do yoga and cross train. Unfortunately, having kids has had its way with my body and while I’m in good shape, I’m not necessarily as toned as I would like to be. That’s why I’m intrigued by the services offered by Platinum Care LA. PlatinumCare LA offers CoolSculpting, a non-invasive procedure to freeze away fat.

Now that kids are going back to school, UrbanSitter can help you find a great Los Angeles nanny or babysitter to help out before or after school.

Disneyland California Adventure’s newly reimagined land, Pixar Pier, is open and it’s a colorful and playful experience that kids of all ages will love.

I was given a Saatva mattress for review purposes and it could not have come at a better time. My husband and I had talked about buying a new mattress, but neither one of us wanted to go to a mattress or department store to test them out. With Saatva, we didn’t have to leave our house; it came to us. And I can honestly say that I love our new mattress.