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Celebrating Galentine’s Day at Shot of Art LA

Posted on February 13, 2024 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: Galentine's Day, painting experiences, Shot of Art, things to do in LA | 14 Comments

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Today is Galentine’s Day and to celebrate the occasion, I recently visited Shot of Art in downtown Los Angeles with two of my friends. Shot of Art has several different art packages to choose from. We participated in what’s called “Fluid Art” where you create cool patterns from acrylic paint, silicone and a torch burner. Admittedly I am not that great at painting, so this form of abstract art really helped me get over my creative … [Read more...]

Game Day Snacks Featuring Festive Chickpeas

Posted on February 5, 2024 | Filed Under: Food, Reviews | Tags: chickpea snacks, Festive Chickpeas, garbanzo halves snacks, snack board | 13 Comments

Festive Chickpeas - sample box

Who doesn’t love to snack on munchies while watching an award show or a big football game? Personally, I love charcuterie boards, aka snack boards or grazing boards, because you can fill it with anything you want – from fruits, cheeses, meats and crackers. I was recently introduced to a crunchy, yummy chickpea snack from Festive Chickpeas that takes my cheese board to the next level! Festive Chickpeas have taken the humble chickpea and … [Read more...]

Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart Inside AREA15 Las Vegas

Posted on January 29, 2024 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: AREA15, Las Vegas attractions, Las Vegas immersive experience, Meow Wolf, Omega Mart | 9 Comments

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Earlier this month, my family and I drove to Las Vegas for a quick weekend trip. My daughter had been wanting to check out Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart for the longest time, and we finally had the opportunity to visit. In addition to Omega Mart, AREA15 houses several different attractions and experiences (axe throwing, indoor golf, zip lining, etc.). To say that stepping into Omega Mart is like ‘a fever dream’ is an understatement. When you … [Read more...]

Astra Lumina LA: A Starlight Walk Through the Gardens

Posted on December 21, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Astra Lumina LA, Fever app, immersive experience, South Coast Botanic Garden, things to do in LA | Leave a Comment

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Astra Lumina is an enchanting experience at the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes. This nighttime walk has nine radiant installations that will dazzle you. Discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light during a one-mile night walk through a botanical garden in Palos Verdes. One thing to note about the pathway is that you’ll be walking along sidewalks, but most of the time it is a dirt path that can be narrow at times, … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Posted on December 14, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Product Reviews | Tags: children's books, Cirkul, GiBoard Balance Trainer, Holiday Gift Guide, Holiday House, Ulysses Press | 12 Comments

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Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my Holiday Gift Guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. My holiday gift guide has book recommendations for all ages. Why do I love giving books as gifts during the holidays? Books can transport you to another place and time, plus expand the vocabulary of a young reader! I also have a couple of items for the health & wellness enthusiast, as well as a unique idea for gift … [Read more...]

Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key {Book Review}

Posted on December 4, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Middle-grade fiction, Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key, Tracy Occomy Crowder | Leave a Comment

Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key - book cover

In elementary school, I read a lot of mystery books like the Nancy Drew series and The Hardy Boys mystery novels. As a grown-up, I look back and wonder how my world view as a child would have been different had I read books with diverse characters. Fortunately for my daughter and her younger cousins, things have changed and there are books written that better reflect the world we live in. One such book is “Montgomery and the Case of the Golden … [Read more...]

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