Travel
Brouwerij West at San Pedro, Ca
Beer Enthusiasts Stop Here! Brouwerij West, pronounced Brewery West, is an amazing destination for visitors to Los Angeles and Long Beach in particular. They are more than just a brewery, with their tasting room, daily food trucks, pop-up restaurants, historical building, and proximity to other local attractions, they are a perfect stop. Kids and dogs (leashed of course) are welcome and the parking is free. Add the beer itself, which is excellent, and Brouwerij West is a great lunch break {Read More}
All-Inclusive Spa, The Oaks at Ojai, Ca.
Ready to take time for yourselves ladies? Then the Oaks at Ojai is your destination. When you think about Southern California beaches come to mind, but there is so much more to see just a short drive from other destinations like Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Diego. A highlight is Ojai and the destination, the all-inclusive resort the Oaks at Ojai. Surrounded by picturesque mountains is an oasis of green housed in mission style architecture and the luxury of {Read More}
The Flavors of Louisiana in Virginia at Bayou Bakery
New Orleans native Chef David Gaus has won accolades from The Today Show, the Travel Channel, Food and Wine, Southern Living, Saveur and Bon Appetit for his Arlington, Virginia restaurant Bayou Bakery. There you can taste the authentic flavors of the Crescent City while in the suburbs of D.C./Northern Virginia. When you walk in, you order your food choices at the counter, and then take a seat to wait for your items to be prepared. There are colorful Southern and {Read More}
Woodloch Poconos Resort
An all-inclusive family resort, located in the Pocono Mountains, Woodloch offers the best in lodging, dining, and entertainment for all four seasons. Rent a cabin or a room and enjoy time with family and friends. With views of Lake Teedyuskung and mountain vistas a vacation here is a chance to relax and renew yourself. Kids will never lack for indoor or outdoor adventures. In warmer months, hit the mountains and climb the hills. In winter, you can ski or snow tube. {Read More}
Welcome to IOWA!
Ever consider visiting Iowa? If not, maybe you should. There are some great family stops and a lot to do. These are a few of our favorite stops on our recent visit. Amana Colonies Located 20 miles from Cider Rapids are the Amana Colonies, 7 villages that were originally German settlements in Iowa. Settled in 1855 the colonies remained self-sufficient until the 1930’s. The Amanians operated independently as a community by farming and handcrafting to maintain their own local economy. Today {Read More}
Winter Fun at Okemo
Is your family’s idea of the perfect holiday gift several feet of fresh powder beneath their feet? At a time of year when cabin fever attacks, the freedom and exhilaration in skiing is the perfect antidote. When you drive up with your folks or the kids, you want the rest of your vacation to be spent having fun – not more driving around. A resort with all the amenities to please everyone fits the bill: Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont. {Read More}
Reviews & Giveaways
Valley of the Dolls
From the soft and cuddly, to things a little more exotic, there are dolls for everyone to love this summer. Check out what’s new and exciting in all things doll related. For a doll that does double duty (you can snuggle it as well as take it into the bathtub or pool) you can check out Mon Premier Bébé Bath(or Bath Baby) from Corolle. These dolls are specially designed for playing in the tub, and are so light they float. {Read More}
WIN – Baby Magic & Boudreaux’s Butt Paste
Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own and honest. Finding Great products that you can use Day in and Day out with your little one is very important, but can be very tricky. These must have baby items from Baby Magic and Boudreaux’s will be sure to leave you completely satisfied. About Baby Magic: Baby Magic is a true legacy brand – they believe in a tradition, and that nothing bonds {Read More}
Travel Light With These Easy To Pack Products
Headed out for a weekend, or perhaps longer? With all the restrictions on how much you are allowed to pack (or even how much space you might have in your own car or luggage), it’s best to pack light, and with versatile pieces. These are a few of our current favorites. Icebug, one of my personal favorites in shoes and boots that can hold up and take quite the beating, has recently put out a new style of sneaker. While {Read More}
Food Harmonics in Ojai California
A Dream stop for Foodies! Food Harmonics is so good they merit a trip to Ojai, not just a stop in if you are already in town. Located in Ojai California, a fun little city overlooking the beautiful mountains of Los Padres National Forest between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Food Harmonics is an absolute must. Don’t be fooled by the quick order appearance when you first walk in, this place is quality food made fresh and worth sitting down to savor. {Read More}
Ford CMax Hybrid- Save on Gas, Save Money #DriveOnEnergi #ILoveEVS
The new Ford C Max makes you a master of the road. With tight steering and many safety features like the SOS post crash alert system and seven standard airbags, its easy to take for granted that the CMax is a hybrid. As cars go, you are actually doing a good thing by driving it every day- better then driving a regular car, anyway. The CMax is one of the 10 most fuel efficient cars under $25,000 in 2016. (There {Read More}
GelPro Anti-Fatigue Mat Review and Giveaway
Let’s face it, standing in the kitchen is not the most comfortable spot in the house, or at least not without some help. Anti-fatigue mats make doing dishes, cooking, and chores painless and GelPro mats make it stylish. Made in America and with hundreds of options GelPro comfort mats marry form and function to enhance the design of any room you add them to. Before discovering the company which is based out of Texas and does all of their manufacturing in America, {Read More}
Recipes
Pomegranate Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Smoothie Bowl 2 Frozen acai smoothie packs, broken up 1 Banana 1/3 Cup Blueberries 1/3 Cup Raspberries 1/2 Cup Pomegranate Blueberry Sparkling Ice 1/4 Cup Almond Milk 2 1/2 Teaspoon Chia seeds Topping Suggestions 2 Tablespoons blueberries or raspberries 2 Tablespoons pomegranate seeds 1/2 Banana sliced 2 … [Read More...]
Chicken Lollipops
Here is a quick great recipe for Buffalo and Asian BBQ Chicken Lollipops by Chef Josh Capon. These were snapped up in seconds, and smelled amazing as well. This recipe was provided by Chef Josh Capon at the JCPenny Tailgating Party, and is perfect for the next party you are throwing. Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken wingettes 1 … [Read More...]
Sugar & Spiced Coffee
Now that the temperatures have dropped, we’re snuggling up and sipping on these cold weather classics. Community Coffee Company offers seasonal coffee blends (made exclusively with 100% Arabica beans) that are deliciously satisfying on their own AND in a number of food and drink recipes. Servings: 8 Cook Time: 15 … [Read More...]
Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt and Pomegranate-Mint Relish
The holidays are now finally winding down for a few months unless you have a significant other, Valentine's day is around the corner, men, do not forget. Speaking of significant others, below is a recipe by Chef Jula Jaksis from Employees Only- her restaurant in NY on Christopher St. It is for Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt and … [Read More...]
Parenting
Preparing Children for Upcoming Airplane Travel
Planning a family trip can seem overwhelming enough to most parents, but planning on surviving the trip with children may seem impossible. With proper preparation, any parent can survive taking a trip on a plane with their children, no matter how old they are. It's helpful to prepare yourself and your children ahead of time for the … [Read More...]
A Guide To The Very Best Ways To Save On Travel
There’s something extremely exciting about visiting new places and learning about other cultures. The only problem with travelling is the cost - vacations rarely come cheap. While you might find a deal on your accommodation, for example, your flight tickets may end up costing you an arm and a leg. Travel can be a lot of fun, but if you’re … [Read More...]
Technology
New Games and Gaming Devices You Will Love
Looking for some fun games to play with the kids? We have some suggestions. Mario Kart is one of those games which turn a room full of strangers into a room full of new buddies- or at least rowdy racers. With equal parts skill, luck, and know how, Mario Kart has consistently been a gem of this gaming's generation. The latest in … [Read More...]
Bye Bye Box Boy and Aaero #VideoGames
Check out these two indie titles- one for the 3DS, Bye Bye box Boy and one for the Playstation 4, Aaero. Fun, inexpensive, and good for most gamers. This is the third Box Boy game in the line, Bye Bye Box Boy , is a game where players use the power of boxes to solve various puzzles as Qbby. This game is an enjoyable puzzle game … [Read More...]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch
Mario Kart is one of those games which turn a room full of strangers into a room full of new buddies- or at least rowdy racers. With equal parts skill, luck, and know how, Mario Kart has consistently been a gem of this gaming's generation. The latest in the franchise, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, dare I say may be the brightest gem so far. … [Read More...]
Nintendo Selects – the perfect basket stuffer
This Easter, instead of filling the kiddo's Easter baskets with candy and small plastic trinkets, why not fill it with something they will enjoy for hours and that they really want. Check out the games from the Nintendo Select line, which include some of the most fun 3DS games at a great price. Some of the titles include Kirby Triple … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
Six Tips for Cruising with Kids
Going on holiday with the kids is as equally rewarding as it can be frustrating. This is especially true if you are trying to travel to a range of different destinations. Corralling little ones onto flights can be tricky at the best of times and this is only exacerbated when you have multiple transfers and connecting flights to make. … [Read More...]
Top 4 Safety Travel Tips
Taking a vacation is one of the things that helps make life fun. In fact, studies show that four out of five domestic trips made are for leisure. Getting away from it all is sure to be ideal for better health and less stress. However, you will want to be sure to make the most of your trip, and this means not worrying about what could go … [Read More...]
