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Lightscape: Reimagined for 2023 at the Los Angeles Arboretum

Posted on November 21, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: LA County Arboretum, Lightscape Reimagined, Los Angeles Arboretum | Leave a Comment

Feast of Light_Lightscape

This past Saturday, I visited the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden with my family to experience "Lightscape" which is a family-friendly walking event to celebrate the holiday season. Have you been to the LA Arboretum? The 127-acre garden is a delight to visit! Ask around and I'm sure you'll find folks who have toured the botanical gardens or even planned an impromptu photo shoot for engagement pictures. When we arrived on … [Read more...]

Universal Studios Hollywood: Counting Down to the 2023 Holidays

Posted on November 16, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood | Leave a Comment

Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk - Holiday 2

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week? That can only mean one thing…the December holiday rush is on and it’s time to count down to Christmas! Since I live in the San Fernando Valley, I feel like Universal Studios Hollywood is right in my back yard. I’ve been there a few times during the past winter holidays and I just love their festivities. What does Universal Studios Hollywood have to offer during the holidays? You can join the … [Read more...]

Gran Turismo Races Into Homes {Movie Review}

Posted on November 15, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: David Harbour, Gran Turismo Movie, Orlando Bloom, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | Leave a Comment

Gran Turismo_Harbour-Bloom-Madekwe

“Gran Turismo” is a heart-pounding, thrill ride of a movie. From the moment I turned on the movie at home, I was riveted to the screen. Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the … [Read more...]

The Places You’ll Go at The Dr. Seuss Experience!

Posted on November 13, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Dr. Seuss pop-up, Santa Monica Place, Seuss Experience, The Dr. Seuss Experience | 2 Comments

Seuss Experience_Christmas Tree

The Dr. Seuss Experience is an interactive and immersive experience located in Santa Monica. Oh, the places you will go as you wander through a Seuss-tacular journey featuring themed rooms and installations. Guests will be delighted to see Dr. Seuss’s books like "The Cat in the Hat" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" come to life with Seuss-themed rides, costumed characters, fun photo opps and a gift shop! Janae Cardona, Real Mom of SFV … [Read more...]

Visiting Escapology Escape Rooms in Northridge

Posted on November 9, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: escape games, escape rooms in LA, Escapology Escape Rooms, Escapology Northridge | 2 Comments

Escapology Northridge - Mystery Machine

True confession – I’ve never been in an escape room until last month. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always wanted to participate in an escape game, but for some reason I thought it would scare me. Admittedly, there are some escape rooms that aim for thrills and chills. Fortunately, Escapology Escape Rooms in Northridge is less about frightening its guests and more about entertainment and adventure in the form of brain teasers, hidden clues, cracking … [Read more...]

The Comeback Tour {Book Review}

Posted on November 1, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Joelle Speranza, romance novels, The Comeback Tour, Trash the Dress book series | Leave a Comment

The Comeback Tour - Front Cover

I read a lot of romance novels in my teens and 20s. Even now, as a woman of a particular age, I like to read a fun soapy novel. “The Comeback Tour” written by Joelle Speranza is a book that came into my life at just the right moment. As a fan of boy bands and romance novels, this is right up my alley! We’ve all fantasized about dating our favorite boy band member and for one young divorced woman, that teenage dream comes true—but is … [Read more...]

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