Malibu

Nov02

Telling The Truth

Posted on Nov 2, 2016

Today’s prompt for the NaBloPoMo on BlogHer is: Nov. 2: When was the last time you did something brave? What happened? In my opinion, bravery comes in all different shapes and sizes. Being brave, to me, means having the courage to face something scary. To stand up and do what is right, no matter how much the situation frightens you. Many people think of bravery only in situations like saving someone’s life or standing up to the bully....

Nov01

The Power Of Positive

Posted on Nov 1, 2016

November is one of my favorite months of the year for so many reasons. The first being that this is a great month to focus on all that we have to be thankful for in the spirit of American Thanksgiving this month and the upcoming holiday season. Let the Power of Positive begin! The second being that November is National Blog Posting Month where loads of bloggers pledge to post every day for the month of November. National Blog Posting...

Oct19

5 Ways to Help Your Kids Have Healthy Sleep Habits

Posted on Oct 19, 2016

Getting enough sleep can mean the difference between a bad day and a good one! Every parent knows this to be true, yet sadly most of us (and our children) are not getting enough of it. An estimated 50-70 million people are not getting enough sleep currently in the US! Having suffered from insomnia for the better part of my life, I have done a ton of research on sleep. Not only reading about it, but trying almost every solution out...

Oct11

My 5 Fave Hikes For Families in Malibu

Posted on Oct 11, 2016

Malibu is one of the prettiest towns in Southern California. Not only is there great shopping, fantastic restaurants and endless sandy beaches but there are gorgeous canyons with breathtaking hikes to be had too. Hiking is a great family activity that each family member, no matter the age, will enjoy. Whether you like a hardcore hike or a leisurely stroll, there is a hike for you here in Malibu! The following hikes are great for...

Oct10

Vintage Grocers Is Now In Westlake!

Posted on Oct 10, 2016

Vintage Grocers is one of my favorite markets in Malibu. The kids and I love shopping there – it is always a fantastic experience in delicious, fresh, local food. Now all of the families in Westlake and Thousand Oaks can enjoy them too as they have opened a second, much larger store in The Westlake Promenade carrying all sorts of goodness. Vintage Grocers invited us to their grand opening preview where we took a tour of the...

Oct05

A Day At Knott’s Spooky Farm

Posted on Oct 5, 2016

Fall is well underway out here in Southern California with numerous opportunities for fun fall family activities everywhere. With so many options, it can be hard to pick and choose what do with the limited number of weekends available. During the fall season, Knott’s Berry Farm (one of our favorite amusement parks) transforms into Knott’s Spooky Farm. I’d been hearing about it for years and had always wanted to check it out. So when...

Sep23

6 Conscious Tips To Help Kids With The Back To School Blues

Posted on Sep 23, 2016

With the school year well underway, many parents are starting to answer the ‘do I have to go to school today?’ question already! After a summer spent traveling, at camp or on the beach, can you blame them?! Getting back into the fall routine can be a whirlwind for both parents and kids. From all of the back to school shopping to organized sports activities to shorter days with homework, it can easily stress us all out. So on those...

Sep20

8 Awesome Fall Family Activities in Malibu

Posted on Sep 20, 2016

Summer may be over, but there is still fun to be had in Malibu! Fall is a gorgeous time of year in Malibu (ok, it is gorgeous here all year long but…) and there is so much going on. Check out 8 awesome fall family activities in Malibu that I love doing with my kids. Head to the beach in Malibu Yup, that’s right, the beach! Malibu is home to some of the most incredible beaches in the world and the fall is a great time to visit them....

Sep17

7 Reasons to Visit Britain This Year

Posted on Sep 17, 2016

England is one of my favorite countries. From the history and architecture to the incredible art to the friendly people, England has so much to offer for families. Recently I was on a sponsored trip that the fabulous team at VisitBritain put together for me (check out their informative site to get your visit to England booked today). I had such an amazing time and learned so much on this trip. Click here:...

Sep14

Things to do in Cardiff

Posted on Sep 14, 2016

Cardiff is a lovely seaside town and is the capitol of Wales. Located only 2 hours west of London in South Wales, there is so much to do and see here, it is a great tourist destination. As you know, I was on this wonderful trip with VisitBritain to learn all about and Celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th Anniversary. So far I have shared all about my stay at the best hotel in London, as well at the best English Country Manor House and my...