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Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s largest winter celebration
Plus Don’t Miss the Magic of Santa and his Reindeer Flying over the Fairgrounds Dec. 19th through Dec. 24th Thar be snow in So Cal!! Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s largest winter celebration, features an all-new, not-to-miss series of daily entertainment included free with admission for 18-days straight. Enjoy live performances from popular tribute bands and DJ’s, cartoon character shows with meet-and-greets, strolling carolers, plus racing pigs “Winter Fest style with Christmas Sweaters” and more. Our family went and had the best time! There is something for everyone to enjoy! The kids will love the Snowflake Summit Ice Slide (it’s fast!) and the music and food can be enjoyed by all.…
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Mountains, vineyards, farms, ocean and theme parks – California has something for everyone.
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” ~ Anonymous Mountains, vineyards, farms, ocean and theme parks – California has something for everyone. Whether you are traveling from near or far, there are hidden gems to discover. Our latest discovery is Visalia located in the San Joaquin Valley which is 190 miles north of Los Angeles. Known to many as the gateway to the Parks, many visitors enjoy Visalia’s food, fun and festivals on their way to Sequoia and King’s National Parks. Driving out of LA and into the small town charm of Downtown Visalia is a great weekend getaway. One of the best perks…
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Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens Friday 5/31
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Disneyland announced the arrival of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and today Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu becomes a reality for park goers with reservations. This is a big deal for Disney, a $1 billion bet, and it’s going to reshape the park, Anaheim and the Disney universe. The tourism boost from the new land could pump $14 billion into the area over the next 40 years. (Source: OC Register). Our family absolutely loves visiting Disneyland and can’t wait to see Star Wars: Galaxay’s Edge! We are happy to share the news that Disneyland expert travel agency, Get Away Today,…
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Travel :: Experience Xcaret in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
“Wanderlust: n. a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world” Sometimes you travel and then sometimes you travel and it changes you. Or brings you back to yourself. That is how I felt after spending a few days in Cancun, Mexico and experiencing the Xcaret Parks. Located on the eastern part of the Yucatan Peninsula, just south of Cancun, Riviera Maya stretches 100 miles along the Mexican Caribbean. Known for their white beaches, blue waters and Mayan ruins, it truly feels like paradise and the perfect get-away for couples, families or even a girls trip. There is so much to share with you…
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WOODSRIDER is a meditative film about identity, home, and the way that human experience echoes that of the natural world.
“A beautifully and unobtrusively observed homage to the power and melancholy of solitude.” – Matt Holzman, KCRW’s The Document “Hauntingly beautiful…Matlow’s patient, unobtrusive camera and Ford’s magnetism as a subject makes Woodsrider one of the most intimate docs you’ll see this year.” – Walker Macmurdo, Willamette Week 2017 Portland Film Festival 2017 Santa Cruz Film Festival (World Premiere) – WINNER, Best Experimental Feature 2016 Northwest Filmmakers Festival, local preview 2016 Eastern Oregon Film Festival, secret WIP screening 2016 Visions du Reel, Market Library Tenacious, 19 year-old Sadie Ford operates within the poetic persona of a searching pioneer. Her footsteps track over the town of Government Camp’s mountain landscape, her dog Scooter her only…
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Travel :: A Visit to Idyllwild
Recently I had a chance to participate in a media trip with ConnectHER Media and visit the lovely town of Idyllwild. This was my first time visiting this cute mountain town and I have to say I came away this past week dying to bring my family for a visit as I know they would love the scenery and amazing restaurants. It is such a gorgeous city and one of the mom’s who helped organize the trip said it hasn’t changed much in the 25 plus years she and her family has visited. Idyllwild’s visitor center describes the city perfectly. Idyllwild is a nature-lovers oasis located…
