Serene and beautiful, Marina del Rey, California ranks as one of my top favorites! You may be surprised to learn that LAX is only a 10 minute drive from the active yet peaceful Marina del Rey. Just four miles north of the busy LAX international airport, but without the overhead sounds of roaring engines. This […]
I Tried Parasailing! Road Trip with Rach to Marina del Rey Parasailing
January 9, 2024 By
I tried parasailing! Have you ever tried this fun and exciting water activity? Two weeks before my daughter turned 22 last November, I surprised her with an invitation to fly high above Southern California via Marina del Rey Parasailing on her birthday. I’m not much of a daredevil, but I love doing my travel reports […]
AZ Local: Still Time For Fab & Fun Christmas At The Princess Event!
December 29, 2023 By
There’s still time to attend the fabulous and fun Christmas At The Princess! The family friendly fun-for-all ages event is open through January 6th and returns every year! I highly recommend the annual Christmas At The Princess Event in Scottsdale, Arizona that typically runs from mid-November through early January. It’s a holiday tradition with 75 […]
I Featured Brand New La Brea Bakery Cookbook on Good Day LA
December 8, 2023 By
Here is something to know about! A brand new gorgeous cookbook by La Brea Bakery called From Starter To Finish: Sourdough Bread Making And Culinary Inspirations! I recently featured it live on Good Day LA and I couldn’t wait to show viewers the stunning book that is packed with mouthwatering pictures of each recipe. Look […]
Tis’ the Season for Mom Approved Wellness Remedies
October 18, 2023 By
It’s that time of year again that unfortunately go with the holiday months…cold and flu season. I had not been sick in a long time, but three weeks ago I had a painful sinus infection that took me down for a couple of days. I was so glad I had what I call my mom […]
Guest Post: Slow Aging & Eliminate Home Toxins With Just H20
October 14, 2023 By
Now that I’m in my mid-50s (how did that happen so fast?!), I am thankful for the stuff I did through the years to feel energized and healthy in this chapter of life. I am also anxious to stay informed about what to do now to keep feeling and looking the best I can. So, […]
Road Trip with Rach: 48 Hours In Las Vegas & Found Some Hidden Gems
October 12, 2023 By
Vegas is definitely on the map these days. With the new Sphere, Allegiant Stadium, upcoming Super Bowl and the scores of not only tourists, but families coming to the Neon City for kids’ tournaments and more, the city is hopping. I myself had not been to Vegas in over 10 years, so I was anxious […]
Road Trip with Rach to London
September 20, 2023 By
London calling and it called my name for sure when we planned our trip to Europe last year. Even though I had been to London back in 1994, I wanted to return to show my daughter this very hip and cool UK town. She loved it as much as I thought she would. I couldn’t […]
Road Trip with Rach to Paris!
September 5, 2023 By
Paris! The City of Light! The popular tourist hot spot that folks come to see from all over the world. Is it overrated? Did we love it? Was it worth the miles and money? To answer this, I did a travel segment The Arizona Mix morning show… Paris Recommendations & Booking Links Listed In […]
Stress Reducing Tips To Help Manage Life In A Manic World
August 17, 2023 By
As a blogger, I work with a variety of guest post submissions to choose from and this one really caught my eye. There are some good tips in this article as some of us may be starting a new school year with kids, others are enduring major life changes and all of us are headed […]
Freebie Friday Winner of La Brea Bakery Bread for a Year!!
August 3, 2023 By
Thanks to everyone who entered this week’s Freebie Friday drawing for a chance to win free bread for a year from the tasty artisan line called La Brea Bakery bread! We had folks enter from Payson, Colorado, California, Sun City, Mesa, Superior and many more areas, both in state and out. This was a popular one! […]
Big Giveaway Drawing, Big Announcement
August 1, 2023 By
Enter this week’s Freebie Friday for a big giveaway drawing that compliments my big announcement. First things first…what’s the prize?? How about free bread for a year?? And not just any bread, but the tasty artisan line called La Brea Bakery bread! This week’s winner wins one year’s worth of free bread (one free loaf […]
Pet Perfect Tips For Moving With Furry Family Members
July 15, 2023 By
At one time a few years ago, our family had six cats between us! Our adult son and his fiancee at the time had two kitties and we had four felines. Since college kids and young adults move a lot during those years, we always lent a hand to help when it was time to […]
Parenting Tips: Finding Balance Between Working and Family Life
July 6, 2023 By
Although my kids are grown now, I definitely struggled with the finding a good balance between my freelance business and raising a busy family. Lately, several friends and family members have asked me advice on how I found that balance, so when a guest writer requested to share her tips on this dynamic, I took […]
Road Trip with Rach to Amsterdam, The Netherlands
July 5, 2023 By
Our trip overseas to Amsterdam, The Netherlands was a huge success! From there we also traveled to Paris and London. Those posts are coming soon! Here is how we got to Amsterdam, where we stayed, what we did and what we ate. Take a look to see what I recommend to try in Holland’s active […]
