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Beyond Halloween Town: The Story, the Characters, and the Legacy {Book Review}

Posted on August 9, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Beyond Halloween Town, Emily Zemler, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton | Leave a Comment

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Calling all “The Nightmare Before Christmas” fans! Did you know that it is the 30-year anniversary of the eerily enchanting film? Now fans can discover the inspiration behind Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by reading a new book that is filled to the brim with fun facts about the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, Sally, Oogie Boogie and more! The book, “DISNEY TIM BURTON'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Beyond Halloween Town – … [Read more...]

Cormorant Boutique Hotel in La Jolla

Posted on August 8, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Reviews | Tags: Birdseye Rooftop, Cormorant Boutique Hotel, La Jolla, Prospect Market La Jolla | 2 Comments

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Cormorant Boutique Hotel is a modern hotel located in the heart of La Jolla Village. The hotel sits on the same site as the former La Jolla Inn. After the property changed ownership, it underwent extensive renovations, and in May 2022 the Cormorant Boutique Hotel opened its doors. The Cormorant has 26 guest rooms, most with balconies and ocean views. We were lucky to stay in two of them (more on that later). Upon check-in, your car … [Read more...]

Dreamscape: Immerse Yourself in VR Fun!

Posted on August 7, 2023 | Filed Under: Misc, Pop Culture | Tags: Dreamscape, Virtual Reality, VR experience, Westfield Century City | Leave a Comment

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Looking for something to do with the family before school starts? Why not head to Dreamscape at Westfield Century City for some virtual reality fun? Dreamscape combines new technology, powerful storytelling and the thrill of a theme-park ride, all into one exciting VR experience! Last month, my daughter, her friend, and I visited Dreamscape in Century City to try out Men in Black: First Assignment. We had so much fun with this immersive … [Read more...]

The Horror Movie Night Cookbook {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on August 1, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: horror movie cookbook, Horror Movie Night Cookbook, Richard S. Sargent, themed cookbook | 6 Comments

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There’s nothing like hosting a fun movie night. With autumn approaching, that means colder nights, fireplaces lit and watching scary movies! I recently received a copy of “The Horror Movie Night Cookbook” and it is chock-full of deliciously deadly recipes that are inspired by iconic thrillers, zombie films and spooky movies. For movie fans like me, you’ll appreciate this cookbook filled with 60 recipes, including appetizers, entrees, … [Read more...]

Blue Whales 3D at the California Science Center

Posted on July 21, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Blue Whales, California Science Center, Go for Stack, Space Shuttle Endeavour | 2 Comments

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The dog days of summer are upon us and if you are looking for something to do with the family, look no further than the California Science Center. Not only is it free admission for all, but it’s a great way to beat the summer heat! It’s been three years since we last visited the California Science Center and we were excited to see the new documentary film, Blue Whales 3D: Return of the Giants. One thing to note is that the permanent … [Read more...]

Name, Claim and Reframe {Book Review}

Posted on July 12, 2023 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Andrea Mein DeWitt, Hatherleigh Press, Name Claim and Reframe, self-help book | 2 Comments

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Earlier this year, I felt like I was at a crossroads with my career and personal life. “Name, Claim and Reframe: Your Path to a Well-Lived Life” helped me understand what the source of my pain point was, and how to claim my life back by establishing healthy boundaries and reframing my way of thinking. In this book, author and life coach Andrea Mein DeWitt gives actionable insights so that you can adopt a more strategic and intentional … [Read more...]

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