One of the great things about my kids getting older is that they can do more road trips. Not just be in the car without complaining, but also hike, kayak, bike or do whatever outdoor adventure suits our vacation. The newly redesigned 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum Edition is perfect for our lifestyle. Maybe because Ford thought about …
Yvonne Condes
My family and I spent a wonderful couple of days at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa recently. We were guests of the resort and treated to a round of golf, a spa treatment, and a special photography class for #DayofDiscovery. The Hotel Renaissance Indian Wells, formerly the Esmerelda, was beautiful. We had a guest …
This post was sponsored by Hyatt House. The small town of El Segundo is nestled between LAX and Manhattan Beach. It’s known for being home to the Chevron Oil Refinery, but also for its charming downtown, beautiful beach, and great shops and restaurants. This is the first of three posts about all there is to do in …
The beaches in Laguna are pretty spectacular, but there are many other things for families to do in the small seaside town. Visitors can explore pirate caves, hike in the canyon, ride the free trolley all over town, and even learn to blow glass. During my visit to Laguna, I asked Steve Bramucci, Laguna resident, travel writer and children’s book author, …
Have you wanted to try Chipotle Catering? We’ve got a personal review for you. It’s my 9th year living in Los Angeles and this was the first Christmas that my entire family has come for the holidays. I wanted it to be special so I gathered up a group of friends last weekend and hosted …
Ever since getting our dog, Chuy,* a new world has opened up to our family; we’ve met new neighbors walking our dog, we’ve discovered a new section of Target, and we’ve discovered new outings. Last weekend we went on our first trip with Chuy to the dog-friendly hotel, Hofsas House, in Carmel. Hofsas House Hofsas …
It’s a little known fact that I’m afraid of everything. I put on a brave face when my kids are around and I’ll try just about anything so they don’t see what a chicken I am. But when I was invited to Knott’s Scary Farm I said no. Haunted houses. Zombies. Rides. Absolutely not. But my husband convinced me …
Editor’s Note 4/2018: This post was written in 2014 and the Dodger Stadium menu has changed. July 7, 2014- There is nothing like a Dodger Dog and a cold beer on a hot summer day. But if you’re gluten-free you might wonder where to find something you can eat. My husband and I spent an …
We had one of our most fun days as a family right here in Los Angeles over Father’s Day. We rented kayaks from Marina Paddle and kayaked to Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey. My husband bought a Groupon for half off – it’s normally $50 for 2 hours for a double kayak – and we got …
I’m from the desert and I have no problem spending time in 90+ degree, dry heat. That’s why I love Palm Springs in the summer. There are so many deals and I never have to put on a jacket like I do all summer long in West Los Angeles. My favorite place to stay, and …
