Malibu

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...

Aug20

5 Things to Say to Your Kids Everyday

Posted on Aug 20, 2015

Every new day presents us with an opportunity to help our children grow. We nurture them, we guide them, we make sure they have everything they need, but do we remember to actually talk to them? Beyond the obligatory I love you with eye contact that is… I try to. I do my best to choose words that not only tell my kids I love them, but words that will enable them to be the best people they can be. And is not always easy to do. But it...

Aug19

Day 19 About Malibu #AboutMalibu

Posted on Aug 19, 2015

Day 19 About Malibu – Malibu Wines Malibu is home to some amazing vineyards. The best way to taste them is to visit one of our local wine tasting venues. Malibu Wines is one of my favorites. Malibu Wines is a super fun, outdoor tasting room filled with local character and charm. Wine tastings are offered Monday – Thursday from 11-7pm; Saturdays and Sundays from 10-7pm. Admission is free with a minimum purchase of one...

Aug18

Day 18 About Malibu – #AboutMalibu

Posted on Aug 18, 2015

Day 18 About Malibu – Pepperdine University Malibu is home to Pepperdine University – a ‘Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence’. The university was founded in September of 1937 by George Pepperdine and was originally located in LA. Thanks to Mr. Pepperdine’s generous donations tuition was $420 that year to live on-campus!! Kids were allowed to commute and...