Malibu

Mar25

Connect & Stay Connected

Posted on Mar 25, 2015

Starting this website has been an incredible journey. From the creative to the business planning to the writing and learning, it has all been amazing. But my absolute favorite part of MalibuMamaLoves.com is connecting with both new and established friends. To connect and stay connected, that is what I love! I have met some wonderful people in just these short 6 months of being up and running. There are so many incredible people in...

Mar18

5 Things to do This Spring in Malibu

Posted on Mar 18, 2015

We have had such a rainy winter that now everything is green and growing and alive! Malibu is gorgeous and the time is now to take advantage of it! Here are 5 things to do this spring in Malibu Hit the beach in Malibu and take a surfing (With Katie) or paddleboard (With Paddle Surf Malibu) lesson! With 27 miles of scenic coastline, there is a beach for everyone and an activity just for you! Go for a hike! It is the perfect time of...

Mar17

7 Things Never to Wear on an Airplane

Posted on Mar 17, 2015

Knowing what to wear on an airplane can be confusing, even for the seasoned traveler! Learning how to dress for travel can be challenging but after a few (or more!) years of experience I have put together this list of – 7 Things Never to Wear on an Airplane! 1st Thing Never to Wear on an Airplane Uncomfortable, Complicated Shoes! That means complicated lace-up boots, stiletto heels, stiff new shoes and the like. Sorry...

Feb12

2015 Winter Resort Wear

Posted on Feb 12, 2015

A tropical holiday has been on my mind for the last couple of weeks. Looking good helps you to feel good so I have been checking out what looks are really trending right now for 2015 winter resort wear. Calypso St. Barth is one of my all-time favorite lines of luxury resort wear and lucky for me they have a store right here in Malibu! So I thought it would be fun to stop into Calypso St. Barth and get the inside scoop from the leading...

Jan26

This Sunday in Malibu

Posted on Jan 26, 2015

Sunday was a kite flying kind of a day here in Malibu! The weather forecast had us in the 80’s so all other plans were abandoned and we quickly packed up for the beach. Chairs, beach toys, towels, surf boards and food all got thrown into the love bus. There was a nice breeze out so hubby tossed the kites in too and off we went. It was a lovely day of my favorite kind in Malibu. There is something about being at the beach. Yes, I know...

Jan22

Ollie’s Duck & Dive in Malibu

Posted on Jan 22, 2015

Tucked away in The Point Dume Shopping Plaza is Ollie’s Duck & Dive restaurant, locally known as the Duck Dive. Ollie’s Duck & Dive kicked off this year with a new seasonal menu favoring local produce. They also have introduced quite a few scrumptious looking dishes on their menu. So I was really excited to try it earlier this week (click to read why I like to eat seasonal and local). Ollie’s Duck & Dive was fantastic!...

Jan20

Solstice Canyon in Malibu

Posted on Jan 20, 2015

Solstice Canyon State Park in Malibu, CA is a very pretty park rich with history dating back to the early 20th century. There are hiking trails available for all levels of hikers – beginner short, flat trails to the biggie trails at over 6 miles! This site is home to one of the only year-round waterfalls in the Santa Monica Mountains as well as the ruins of 2 homesteads. Historically, the Chumash originally used the land for food,...

Jan18

This Sunday in Malibu

Posted on Jan 18, 2015

Sunday’s are very peaceful in Malibu. This week it was a bit chilly with gorgeous sunshine. We decided to go for a walk on the beach between Zuma and Point Dume. With the kids in their bathing suits and I in my sweater, we headed down for a little Malibu adventure. The ocean did not disappoint – does it ever?! We saw some beautiful sand pipers and pelicans, a couple of seals and even a few dolphins. There was some pretty good surf...

Jan15

The Boy Next Door

Posted on Jan 15, 2015

One of our local Malibu celebs, director Rob Cohen, has knocked it out of the park… again! Last night was the screening and Q & A with the actors for the psychological thriller The Boy Next Door – opening in theaters January 23rd. “Jennifer Lopez leads the cast in The Boy Next Door, a psychological thriller that explores a forbidden attraction that goes much too far. Directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious) and...

Jan13

Fleece Lined Leggings

Posted on Jan 13, 2015

Santa brought me an amazing little present this year that was too good to keep to myself. Black, fleece lined leggings!! Our evenings can be quite chilly here in Malibu so I am always excited by a stylish way to stay warm!! HuffPost calls them “little miracles for your legs” and they are not kidding. I became obsessed from the first moment that I put on the fleece lined leggings! Fleece lined leggings are so soft and warm, I want to...