Boo at the LA Zoo is going on now through October 27! Every weekend in October, zoo guests will enjoy fun Halloween events. You won’t want to miss the special treat feedings – where zookeepers feed pumpkins to some of the animals. During our visit last weekend, we saw meerkats playfully chomp on the jack-o'-lantern! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3QXJqrAhqX/ One area that you MUST visit is the Spooky Stroll & Mystery Maze. Zoo … [Read more...]
2019 Gelato Festival America – Los Angeles
Last weekend my daughter & I ventured out to West Hollywood to attend the Gelato Festival held at the Pacific Design Center. This two-day festival featured local & visiting gelato makers, who created a special one-time flavor just for this event. Attendees got to sample all-you-can-eat gelato that was made fresh on-site all day long. Where was the gelato made? In the world’s largest mobile frozen dessert laboratory! It was … [Read more...]
Downton Abbey Film Review + Cast Interviews
It’s been a little over 3 years since the series finale of “Downton Abbey” aired on the small screen. Fans of the television show, myself included, were thrilled to see storylines wrapped up neatly - Edith finally found love and got married, Anna and Bates have a baby, kitchen helper Daisy becomes smitten with Andy, and so on. So when I first heard about the “Downton Abbey” movie, I was thrilled beyond belief! Would the entire cast come back? … [Read more...]
KCON 2019 LA {Event Recap}
A few weeks ago, I attended my very first KCON. For those who are not familiar, KCON is a celebration of Korean pop culture. This fun-filled weekend highlights Korean food, K-Beauty (make-up and skincare products), and of course…K-Pop music! KCON was held at the Convention Center in downtown LA. I was invited to attend the conference as a member of the media. Although I’m not well-versed in all things K-Pop, I thoroughly immersed … [Read more...]
Summertime Fun in Marina del Rey!
Three things come to mind when I think of Marina del Rey - boats, beaches, and food! It's an easy drive from the Valley, about 45 minutes or less, depending on traffic. With the upcoming Fourth of July weekend coming up, this is the perfect place to get away for the day! Just recently, my family and I spent a gorgeous sunny Saturday exploring this seaside town. First up on our list of things to do, head to Mother’s Beach! Now I’ve lived in … [Read more...]
Toy Story 4 {Movie Review + Free Kids Activity Sheets}
Can you believe it has been 9 years since the last Toy Story movie was released in the theater? My daughter was in preschool at the time and we watched it together as a family, tearing up at the end. This week, my kiddo (now a teen), accompanied me to the Toy Story 4 movie screening and it was a like a trip down memory lane! You’ll recall that at the end of Toy Story 3, Andy gives his toys to little Bonnie. In this latest film, all of the … [Read more...]