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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

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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...]

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

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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

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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...]

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