Costa Rica with kids is totally worth it...depending on your attitude, and your kids. Fishing on Lake Arenal in Costa Rica. That's a volcano behind them! Back in March we got our boys' first passports. I thought I was preparing us well ahead of time, but it turned out I should … [Read more...]
New Location for Watermelon Festival August 13 & 14 [Win Tickets!]
Enter to 4 win tickets to the 54th Watermelon Festival! Southern California is a great place to celebrate food. Coming up on August 13 & 14, the Watermelon Festival will take place at the Hansen Dam Soccer Field - it's a 54-year-long tradition! I have to confess, I … [Read more...]
Summer Movie Series at Malibu Country Mart
Great news! Malibu Country Mart's Summer Movie Series begins tomorrow! I don't spend enough time at Malibu Country Mart. Every time I go there, I am reminded of how beautiful the location is, not to mention the people you see when you're people watching there. This weekend, … [Read more...]
LEGOLAND: the Adventure Continues
Last month our family visited LEGOLAND California again. Even though we've been there a few times before, it felt new because it's been three years since we went as a family, and our boys are 3 years older, so it's like bringing new kids! We know what to expect, but that gives us … [Read more...]
Books and Bugs at the LA Times Festival of Books
Got a kid who's crazy about bugs? Bring her to the LA Times Festival of Books April 9 & 10 - fun and educational for the whole family. poster by Shawn Nielsen Think of it as Woodstock or Lollapalooza or I guess now Coachella for books. The annual LA Times Festival of Books, … [Read more...]