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Enjoy some Family Fun at Knott’s Spooky Farm this Halloween Season
Expanded Knott’s Spooky Farm returns this Fall offering more daytime family-friendly Halloween fun than ever before. Knott’s Spooky Farm: Knott’s Spooky Farm returns on weekends in October and Halloween Day, starting October 1. Geared for kids 3 – 11, this daytime park wide, family-friendly Halloween celebration invites families to join in Halloween fun by participating in hands on and fun activities and all new experiences in Ghost Town. Fun for the whole family: We had a blast last weekend visiting the park and enjoyed trick-or-treating and meeting Peppermint Patty and playing games found throughout the park. We love playing Woodstock’s Bird Bath because the kids are guaranteed…
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Rancho Bernardo Inn offers World Class Golf and SoCal Get-Away
A few weeks ago we were invited to stay Rancho Bernardo Inn and enjoy a round of golf on their gorgeous 18-hold golf course and enjoy their latest creations at the Avant Restaurant (check below for an awesome giveaway courtesy of Rancho Bernardo Inn!). It has been some time since I’ve played golf (like 20 years) but the world-class golf course is geared for all levels. My husband has been playing for many years now and he loves this course. You can read our review on Travel Advisor here. The rooms at Rancho Bernardo are so comfortable with stunning views! Each of their 287 guest rooms and suites…
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Be Sure to Check Out the YouTube Streamy Awards Live 10/4!
Look! Mom, there is a YouTuber! Those were the words straight from my 10 year old who could probably name every well-known YouTuber out there. I can tell you attending the 6th Annual Streamy Awards Red Carpet and Nominee Awards Party at the YouTube Space in Los Angeles last Saturday night was the night of her life! The Streamy Awards was created by Executive Producers Drew Baldwin (See interview below), Brady Brim-DeForest and Marc Hustvedt of Tubefilter and Joshua Cohen and Jamison Tilsner of Tilzy.tv. The Streamy Awards are presented annually by Dick Clark Productions and Tubefilter to recognize and honor excellence in online video, including directing, acting,…
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The Fiona Drink: Inspired by Tim Burton’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
After seeing an early screening of Tim Burton’s newest movie Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children we were inspired to create a drink that Tim Burton fans could enjoy! Be sure to check out our review of this awesome and peculiar movie here out in theaters September 30th. Following is a delicious and awe-inspiring drink our friend and talented bartender, Kevin Feldman, created after Fiona, the feisty peculiar child with wild red head that can control and grow plants quickly. Here is what he has to say about his inspiration in creating The Fiona: As the watermelon/sage ice cube melts in this herbal smoky cocktail, the powers (ability to control plants) of a…
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Send the Perfect Care Package to Your College Student!
During my first year in college, my parents sent me a couple care-packages throughout the year and I still remember how exciting it was to get something from home. Though our kids don’t like to show they are anxious about heading off on their own, I know that I was pretty nervous watching my dad walk into our small-town airport (I went to Chico State and the airport was teeny tiny back in the day) and head up the ramp onto the plane. I remember thinking “now what?!” I was on my own and didn’t know anyone. Luckily, I became fast friends with my dorm roommates but being out on…
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5 Fall Fashion Essentials for Moms
Yay! It’s that time again for (most) of the country to pull out their Fall sweaters, boots and coats. Never mind that we are experiencing 100 degree days here in Southern California, I can still dream about the days we can pull out our Fall clothing. Yes, eventually, the days will become cooler and we can join the rest of the country – though our winters are pretty mild as you know. Trust me when I say there are many-a-day when I would love to wake up to seeing snow falling from my bedroom window. I can’t complain and won’t though I do have a little cold-weather envy… Here…
