Malibu

Sep29

5 Tips on How to Survive Multigenerational Travel

Posted on Sep 29, 2015

Traveling with the whole family is a great way to make memories and create bonds that will last a lifetime. However, if you play the role of both parent and child on the trip, as I do, it can be quite tricky. We have a trip to Palm Springs coming up with my parents. Everyone is really looking forward to it and I want it to go as smoothly as possible. Thankfully, this is not my first multigenerational travel trip! By following a few...

Sep26

Conscious Food Cravings

Posted on Sep 26, 2015

Ever wonder what your food cravings really mean? And why, when finally getting what we are craving, do we eat way too much of it and still want more? Usually, having a food craving is your brains way of signaling to you that it is lacking a certain nutrient. Food Cravings can also be activated by our environment and emotions. Research has shown that social situations (party food), visual cues, feelings and smells can all create food...

Sep24

JACO Superior HangPro Car Organizer Review

Posted on Sep 24, 2015

I love when everything is organized and in its place, even in my car. However, in the interest of full disclosure, I do struggle to keep it that way! Everyone is constantly dumping their stuff for me to pick up and honestly, I get to about half of it. So I am always interested in conscious products that will help keep my car and house neat and tidy! When JACO Superior contacted me to review their new HangPro Car Organizer, I jumped at...

Sep22

5 Tips on How To Get In Shape For Your Vacation

Posted on Sep 22, 2015

The vacation is booked! All of our plans to visit Fiji are confirmed, new bikinis have been ordered, spa appointments have been made, shopping trips planned, I thought I had it all scheduled. And then I looked in the mirror… Oh why did I do that? I realized that this mama’s body is not ready for the endless hours I plan to spend on the beach or poolside in my bikini. Thankfully I have a little bit of time – about 4 weeks or so. And...

Sep21

The Adamson House In Malibu

Posted on Sep 21, 2015

We recently had an amazing staycation at The Malibu Beach Inn. Because I really like to incorporate some kind of learning experience into every trip, I had planned on visiting The Adamson House Museum and Gardens. The Adamson House has been on my list of places I would like to check out for a while now and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. What is The Adamson House in Malibu? The Adamson House is a historic house built by...

Sep16

Café Habana in Malibu

Posted on Sep 16, 2015

Café Habana at The Malibu Country Mart is one of our family’s favorite restaurants. They have something for everyone in our family on the menu and it has a great atmosphere. So when we had our staycation at The Malibu Beach Inn recently, we all voted to have lunch at Café Habana as it is very close to the Inn. Where is Café Habana in Malibu? Café Habana is located on the PCH, across from the beach, inside of one of our nicest shopping...

Sep10

Our Malibu Surf Shack Experience

Posted on Sep 10, 2015

Stand up paddle boarding has been on our bucket list for a long time. When we were planning our recent staycation at The Malibu Beach Inn, a SUP lesson was at the top of our list of activities we would like to do. So I called The Malibu Surf Shack to see if my kids were old enough for a family lesson and how it would all work out. About The Malibu Surf Shack The Malibu Surf Shack has been around since the mid 70’s and is family owned...

Sep08

Family Style Luxury at the Malibu Beach Inn

Posted on Sep 8, 2015

Located on the famous Carbon Beach (a.k.a. Billionaire’s Beach), The Malibu Beach Inn is a unique, boutique hotel with 47 rooms, a gourmet restaurant and a spa. Recently, my family and I spent the weekend at The Malibu Beach Inn and had such a great time, I want to share it with you! Check-In at The Malibu Beach Inn We arrived in the evening on Friday. We pulled in and the valet promptly opened our doors and welcomed us with a smile....

Sep05

5 Tips to Easing Those Back To School Jitters – Conscious Parenting

Posted on Sep 5, 2015

Getting into the back to school routine in September can be a struggle. Lazy mornings in pajamas are over. Late lunches by the pool… not again until next summer! Now we have to be up, dressed, eaten and packed by 8:30 – AM! Of course this schedule change – and structure change – can cause some stress. Here are 5 tips that I have found helpful in relieving those back to school (schedule change) jitters: #1 Tip for Back To School: Talk...

Aug25

A Family Day Trip to Ventura #FamilyTravel

Posted on Aug 25, 2015

We love day trips – especially during the summer. They are a great way to get out, try something new and explore without having to do a lot of planning or to put in a lot of travel time. This past Sunday, we drove north to Ventura, a lovely town directly between LA and Santa Barbara in Southern California. There is a beautiful harbor in Ventura, a Pier, sandy gorgeous beaches (one with a pirate ship zip line and playground on...