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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town

Posted on July 28, 2016 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Anaheim theme parks, Ghost Town Alive!, Knott's Berry Farm | 30 Comments

Knott's Berry Farm is celebrating Ghost Town's 75th Anniversary this year. With summer winding down, I can't think of a better way to commemorate our summer vacation then by visiting Knott's! The last time my family visited Knott's Berry Farm was in the springtime during their annual Boysenberry Festival. At that time, GhostRider was closed for a nine month restoration project. I'm happy to report that it is back in business & better … [Read more...]

Watermelon Festival in the San Fernando Valley {Ticket Giveaway}

Posted on July 26, 2016 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: August Family Festivals 2016, LA Festivals 2016, Watermelon Festival | 5 Comments

The 54th Annual Watermelon Festival takes place August 13 & 14, at Hansen Dam Soccer Field in Lake View Terrace. This fun, family-friendly event will have free watermelon, delicious foods, games, contests, entertainment, a Kids Zone with carnival rides & attractions, and much more! Family fun activities include: Watermelon Carving Contest Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest at the “Spitway” Watermelon Relay Race FREE … [Read more...]

She Stood for Freedom {Book Review}

Posted on July 25, 2016 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: 1960s Civil Rights Hero, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, She Stood For Freedom | Leave a Comment

I was provided with a complimentary copy of "She Stood for Freedom: The Untold Story of a Civil Rights Hero, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland." All opinions are my own. During the early 1960s, a white teenager living in the South named Joan Trumpauer Mulholland became immersed in the Civil Rights struggle. She organized non-violent sit-ins, attended Tougaloo College (a predominately black college) & participated in protests including the March on … [Read more...]

Interview with Bridgette R. Alexander, Author of Southern Gothic: A Celine Caldwell Mystery

Posted on July 13, 2016 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Bridgette R. Alexander, Celine Caldwell Mystery, Southern Gothic | Leave a Comment

Southern Gothic: A Celine Caldwell Mystery is a fun mystery novel that's just perfect for the beach! “Tell your mother to do as we say…or we go to the police.” Frightened by these chilling words of blackmail on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 16 years old, Celine Caldwell is threatened as she raced from her tony school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side to her internship at the Museum. She wants to go screaming to her mother’s … [Read more...]

Egg White Omelettes From CedarLane – Breakfast Made Easy!

Posted on July 7, 2016 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: CedarLane Foods, Egg White Omelettes, Frozen Breakfast Foods | Leave a Comment

I was provided with samples of CedarLane Egg White Omelettes. All opinions are my own. Mornings can be kind of hectic in my household. Hit the snooze button a few times on the alarm clock, fire up the coffee maker, take the dog out in the yard for its morning ritual & then get breakfast ready for my family. As much as I’d love to make a homemade breakfast from scratch, there simply isn’t enough time during the morning (unless it’s a lazy … [Read more...]

MLB All-Star FanFest Ticket Giveaway

Posted on June 21, 2016 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: MLB All-Star FanFest, MLB All-Star Game, San Diego July Events | 13 Comments

Logo for 2016 MLB FanFest

MLB All-Star FanFest is coming to San Diego from July 8th through July 12th. At this family-friendly event, you'll get the opportunity to meet your favorite players, watch legendary games & participate in many events & activities surrounding the All-Star Game. If you are a fan of Major League Baseball, then this is a dream come true! For five days, baseball fans will have the chance to: Meet MLB Legends & get free … [Read more...]

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