Category: Food and Travel
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Travel Tuesday: Wellness Weekend At Shore Hotel in Santa Monica
There is so much I can say about the awesome weekend I had in Santa Monica, CA. I stayed at the LEED Certified, eco-friendly, sustainable Shore Hotel. I got a massage, ate raw, vegan, painted and even did beach yoga. But for now, I’ll let the pictures do the talking. http://instagram.com/p/fYL56Ak5aC/
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Hot Staycation Idea: Palm Springs!
It was one of those spur of the moment trips to escape routine, especially upon realizing summer vacation’s almost over and you haven’t taken a vacation with the family yet. Living in Southern California, we are fortunate that we enjoy an “endless summer” at least weather-wise and can enjoy a “staycation” when we choose. There…
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Spring Fling at Knott’s Berry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm is one of my favorite family amusement parks. I love all the Americana, the food choices, rides and a host of other things that truly cater to every member of the family. This spring, Knott’s has made some fun seasonal additions to the park including a new interactive live show at Charleston…
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Somewhere Beyond the Sea – Carmel-by-the-Sea
The six hour road trip, from Huntington Beach in Orange County to Carmel by the Sea in Monterey County, California takes you down a scenic route. And it can really be a relaxing drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, except when you are traveling with kids in tow. Driving for so many hours with no…
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Happy Anniversary SoCo Farmers’ Market!
It’s really cool when you see an idea blossom into an event. Even better, when the event becomes a tradition. Let’s hear it for the latest edition of the Chopped-style (a la the FoodNetwork TV show) Farm to Food Truck Challenge. It seems like only yesterday when the whole gourmet food truck thing was deemed…
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Endless Summer at the Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach
Staycation is not my favorite word but it is definitely one of my favorite things to do. Fortunately we live in a place that’s conducive to “staycation-ing.” Living in Huntington Beach, one would think I’d opt for a non-beach getaway but I don’t. Instead, I jump at the chance to experience a beach town apart…