Who’s ready to dive into action-packed fun? I know that I am! Ever since I watched Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* in the theater, I just knew that I’d want to watch it again in the comfort of my own home. I don’t know about you, but I tend to catch different things on the second viewing, and that was certainly the case with this film! As you are probably aware by now, The Thunderbolts are The New Avengers. This group of antiheroes rallies … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2025
2025 Staycation at Marriott Marina del Rey
This summer, since we didn’t have any ‘big’ vacations planned, we decided to head over to Marina del Rey for a fun, family staycation. We love Marina del Rey with its beautiful weather, walkability, and lots of fun things to choose from! Summers are warm in the San Fernando Valley, so we wanted to take advantage of the mild temps in Marina del Rey and do as many outdoor activities as possible. With Marina del Rey Marriott as our home … [Read more...]
“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” {Movie Review}
“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” opens in theaters tomorrow, July 25th and showcases Marvel’s First Family, Silver Surfer, H.E.R.B.I.E. (robot) and a retro period look of the ‘60s. Earlier this week, my family and I watched an early screening of the film. Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch … [Read more...]
Yakumi Sushi in Burbank {Foodie Review}
At the corner of Riverside Drive and North Maple Street in Burbank is a fast-casual sushi spot called Yakumi. The restaurant has been open for five years and is a favorite among studio workers during the week, and local residents on the weekend. Recently I visited Yakumi with my parents. My dad loves sushi, and I wanted to treat my parents to a nice place! They offer a nice sized patio, but we opted to eat indoors since it was lunchtime … [Read more...]
The Wellness Ethic {Book Review + Author Interview}
Everyone has some type of work ethic, whether it is integrity, reliability, discipline, etc. The notion of ‘work hard, play hard’ and devoting the majority of your time to a career while your personal life is held in the balance – this is something that earlier generations devoted their whole lives to pursuing. What if you learned that you did not have to live like that, and that instead, you should embrace a belief of “wellness ethic,” which … [Read more...]
Mother-Daughter Vacay in Claremont!
Claremont is a suburb of Los Angeles and is home to The Claremont Colleges. It has a population of roughly 35,000 people and a thriving downtown area of over 150 shops, restaurants, bakeries, lounges, day spas, and more! My mom and I visited Claremont recently for a much-needed weekend getaway! We stayed at Hotel Casa 425 + Lounge, which is in the heart of Claremont Village. We chose to stay here because of its proximity to eateries and … [Read more...]