Universal Studios Bound? Sheraton Universal Hotel Road Trip with Rach Review

Universal Studios bound? Sheraton Universal Hotel is in walking distance of the popular Universal Studios theme park in Studio City, California. Universal Studios has been my favorite theme park since I was a teenager and it still is my #1 pick for a family friendly all day park adventure. A few months ago I had […]

Road Trip with Rach to the Meteor Crater in Arizona!

Have you been to the best preserved and first proven meteor crater on Earth? It’s an easy day trip from Phoenix and it’s worth it! The Meteor Crater, also called The Barringer Crater, is a sight to see. This famous natural national landmark is where a massive iron nickel meteorite, speeding down at about 26,000 […]

Road Trip with Rach to Winslow, Arizona!

Whether you are visiting Winslow to stand on the famous corner, watch trains go by or check into the lovely La Posada Hotel, this is a historic small town to know about. This place was once a bustling railroad town that was frequented by famous performers, politicians, world leaders and others of note who all […]

Freebie Friday Beauty & Wellness Kit Winner!

Happy Freebie Friday! This week’s giveaway prize drawing is such a GOOD one! Who won this fabulous giveaway wellness and beauty prize pack that is PACKED with the good stuff???? Here is what our winner receives (individual descriptions below)… A beauty and wellness box that contains: *A nice sized 6.7 ounce jar of Willing Beauty […]

Only Takes 10 Seconds To Enter This Awesome Wellness & Beauty Giveaway Drawing!

How is January going for everyone? This is usually the month that many of us practice healthy habits with a fresh start. To celebrate that, here is a fabulous giveaway wellness and beauty prize pack for this week’s Freebie Friday drawing! This box is PACKED with the good stuff! Here is what our winner will […]

Road Trip with Rach to Marina del Rey, California!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 […]