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, …
Yvonne Condes
This post was first published in 2014. 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 …
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 2024: 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 …