How to Teach Kids to Ice Skate
Jan17

How to Teach Kids to Ice Skate

With winter well underway, ice skating has been on my brain. Ice skating is one of my favorite things to do in the winter. Whether we can go outside on a frozen pond or to an indoor rink, ice skating is something I have looked forward to doing with my children for a long time. We recently went ice skating (a few times!) to an indoor rink on a trip back east. It was so much fun, I can’t wait to go again! Though we do not have any...

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Vegas with Kids?
Jan16

Vegas with Kids?

Are you heading to Vegas with kids in tow? Get ready to see a side of Las Vegas that you never knew existed! And here’s the shocker… It really is fun! Granted, a very different type of fun than Las Vegas is traditionally known for, but fun none-the-less!! So what should you do in Vegas with kids? Here are my fave Vegas with kids destinations: 1st Vegas with Kids Fave – The Bellagio water fountains are our pick as the coolest thing to...

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My New Year’s Resolution
Dec30

My New Year’s Resolution

It does not seem possible to me that 2015 is right around the corner. Right about now “What are your resolutions for this year?” seems to be the hot question at every party and it has me thinking about the year behind and what I can do to make the year ahead better! I am halfway through the 12 Weeks to a Flawless Fanny. The Butt Babe has me looking and feeling great so weight loss and diet do not need to be on the list. You know how I...

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How to Get Through Airport Security Fast
Dec23

How to Get Through Airport Security Fast

More people are traveling now than ever before. As fantastic as that is, it can also bring super busy airports with unpredictable, long lines at every turn. Here is how we navigate these crazy long (and sometime short) lines to successfully get through airport security fast.  And yes, the kids are in tow… always!! 1st Tip on How to Get Through Airport Security Fast Find a trusted traveler program. There are a few of them and they have...

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5 Reasons Why Family Travel Strengthens Marriages
Dec15

5 Reasons Why Family Travel Strengthens Marriages

  It is no big secret that children drastically change our lifestyles – especially our marriage. There are days when having the children makes everything worth-while and there are days when all you can think about is how to sneak into the car and quickly drive away… It is on these days that my secret weapon of travel can really be useful. Stepping outside of your normal daily routines to have an adventure, one in which you...

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5 Tips for Holiday Travel
Dec12

5 Tips for Holiday Travel

I always look forward to heading home for the holidays. Even though that means battling EVERYONE else heading home for the holidays! I’m a few years into this holiday travel thing and have figured out how to make it really not so bad! Here are 5 Tips for Holiday Travel 1st Tip for Holiday Travel Avoid it if you can! It is cheaper and usually easier to fly a few days before school lets out and to return a day after school is back in...

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5 Tips for the Business Traveler
Dec11

5 Tips for the Business Traveler

Traveling for work can be an amazing experience. A chance to see how things are done in another office/city, getting to try local food and see local sites are all exciting. The planning and travel itself, however, can be a hassle! Here are 5 Tips to make your Business #Travel easier: 1st Tip for the Business Traveler Invest in 2 good pieces of realistic carry-on size luggage. One that can squish underneath your seat and one that can...

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‘Let It Snow’ at The Four Seasons Westlake
Dec08

‘Let It Snow’ at The Four Seasons Westlake

A Fun Family Outing This year, we kicked off our Holiday Season at the Four Seasons Westlake ‘Let It Snow’ Event; it was quite a magical night! We started off the evening with two elves reading stories by the fire in a room beautifully decorated for the holidays. It was cozy and fun! The elves finished and sent us outside to see the snow and meet Santa! As we passed through the doors it was like walking into a Holiday Town! Snow was...

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Let It Snow at the Four Seasons Westlake!
Dec04

Let It Snow at the Four Seasons Westlake!

The sun is just starting to make an appearance here in Malibu today! However, the forecast is for snow tomorrow!! Snow, in Southern California? Yup! The Four Seasons Westlake is kicking off their Let It Snow event with a bang tomorrow and we are so excited to be going to see snow in Southern California! This year, The Four Seasons Westlake is starting off the Let It Snow Experience with an Elf Story time at 4:30pm. Then they have a...

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Why I Hope To Show The World To My Children
Dec02

Why I Hope To Show The World To My Children

Even though it is a rainy day here in #Malibu, it is beautiful and peaceful. The kids are off to school, the hubby and I are working; each of us looking forward to gathering for dinner tonight to all speak of our day at once! Our intentions are good when we start off the day, but we quickly become distracted with work and then become taxi cabs for our children’s plans, chefs to keep them fed and personal assistants to keep the kids...

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