Our evening was threatening to come to a very early, very boring end. My son and I had accepted an invitation to stay overnight at Residence Inn LAX, and the property only took about 15 minutes for us to explore before he whipped out his Nintendo 3DS and started to play. Clearly … [Read more...]
Staycation at Residence Inn LAX – Part 2 of 3: C&O Trattoria
In August my son and I set out to experience an overnight stay at Residence Inn LAX, which is walking distance to the airport, some other hotels, a vacant lot, and a parking garage. We used the pool for a bit, and checked out the property, but that didn't take very long and at … [Read more...]
Staycation at Residence Inn LAX – Part 1 of 3
After a 1.5 hour slog through Sunday traffic, we finally arrived at Residence Inn LAX. Over the summer I was invited by Residence Inn to stay at their LAX property. I finally accepted when it was clear that I need some quality time with my 10-year-old. The summer had been so busy … [Read more...]
AHM Recommends: Cirque du Soleil’s “KÀ” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Cirque du Soleil's KÀ makes Las Vegas a perfect family destination. Summer is weird for our family. My husband teaches summer school. We spend 3 weeks in CT visiting family. Mom is a PTA president. One kid has soccer camp. It's busy, and there's no routine. The only time we … [Read more...]
It’s Time For Dodgers Baseball. Budget Wisely, and You’ll Have a Great Time!
Summertime is baseball time, and LA-area residents can get the ultimate baseball fan experience at Dodger Stadium this year. From personal experience over two recent Dodgers games, I can tell you that you will need to budget your time and/or money just right for everyone … [Read more...]