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Getting Out in the Snow with Outdoor Research

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

I moved to Southern California to get out of the cold and snow. It seems endless in Eastern Canada. Months of blowing snow, icy roads, sore fingers and toes, canceled events, and bone-chilling cold. I couldn’t stand it anymore. But from afar, it does look pretty and sledding and building snowmen are what winter memories are made of. Athena is just…

5 Magical Events in Orange County to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Gigantic light displays, dancing Nutcrackers, a colossal party on ice, enchanting night trains to magical, northern worlds, and performances that make our hearts grow, the holiday season has arrived and events are beginning all around Southern California.With so many choices, it can be difficult to decide which ones will be best at putting you in the holiday spirit. Here’s a…

Hold Hands & Hug in Horror at Knott’s Scary Farm

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

There’s something about being heart-pumping scared that makes for a great date night. Normally, I opt for the jump out of a plane or off of a building scared but we decided to try the 160 acres of horror, clowns, goblins, monsters, mazes, ghosts of Halloween type of scary at Knott’s Scary Farm. If Trick or Treat and Black Magic…

48 Hours at Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort is quite possibly one of the best resorts in California to get away from city life and back to nature. The secluded hideaway offers 73 telephone and television free rooms and suites, over 50 miles of horseback riding trails, a 100-acre lake, two 18-hole championship golf courses, air-riffle and archery lessons, boat rentals, Fitness Center…

The 5 Senses of Flavour – Dining at The Deck on Laguna Beach

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

We’re influenced by our environment when we eat or drink. Like Pavlov’s dog, we pick up on cues and use them to infer what our experience will be – how tasty something is, how much we’ll like it. Don’t believe me? Think about the temperature in restaurants. When it’s colder, you eat more. Or when you smell popcorn, your mouth…

We had a Great Time at Adventure City Until This Happened‏

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Lesley | 2 Comments

We’re back home in SoCal for three weeks, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have awesome adventures and new, unique experiences right here at our doorstep. Adventure City was on the list for this weekend. With 10 child-friendly rides, a rock climbing wall, a petting farm, a children’s theater, and an arcade, Adventure City is definitely worth the 5 Freeway…

An Evening Out in SoCal at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

When I’m home in Southern California, we usually spend our evenings watching movies or playing games from the comfort of our own living room. It’s just easier with a toddler to do things at home. My recent trip to Germany with Athena in tow proved that getting out in the evening is not only possible but fun for the whole…

Living Art at Pageant of the Masters

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

The opportunities for art and entertainment in southern California are endless, but The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach is arguably one of the most unique productions in California. I felt like it was a rite of passage in considering myself a Californian so I visited the production a few days ago and I was amazed and enchanted by ninety…

Luxury in the Mountains – Lake Arrowhead Resort

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

High above the traffic and noise of the city, Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa is situated at an elevation of 5,106 feet in the San Bernardino National Forest along the shores of picturesque Lake Arrowhead. The calming luxury of Lake Arrowhead Resort is enhanced by the elegant Spa of the Pines and the indulgent Bin 189 restaurant. Even residents of southern California…

Universal Date in Hollywood, California

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Lesley | 2 Comments

Dear Darren Carter, I’ve had my eye on you for some time now. Your new jeans do an awesome job accentuating your… and your Donald Duck voice is the best reminder of how great a father you are. (A real turn-on for this gal.) Your jokes always keep me laughing, your smile brightens my day, and your commitment to a…