The W Hotel Punta de Mita, is a hidden gem in Nayarit Mexico. For our 21st wedding anniversary, Carlos and I decided to go on a romantic adventure without our kids to celebrate our special day. This secluded oasis was the perfect spot for us to disconnect, rejuvenate, and escape from our hectic lives. The easy flight was 3 1/2 hours out of LAX. We were …
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Book Review: The ASSERTIVE Parent Hacks, Traps, & Strategies For Raising Authentic Teens
Parenting is difficult. Things have changed so much over the years. Now with social media on the rise, there is so much as parents we need to be aware of. Author Daniel Patterson has come to the rescue, and has written “The Assertive Parent.” As a parent, NOTHING shocks me anymore. I have heard and seen it all… I never thought I would sound like …
Bacon Bacon and More Bacon at Slater’s 50/50 In Anaheim Hills
It’s National Burger Month and it’s time to celebrate Yippee! If you are a bacon fan, you need to check out Slater’s 50/50 in Anaheim Hills. My family absolutely LOVES “le bacon,” and we were excited to check this legendary burger joint out. As we walked in the restaurant, we could hear and smell the sizzling bacon… It was heaven on earth! Mike the manager, kindly …
Review: Focus Feature’s Tully Hits Theaters May 4th
After giving birth to three girls, my husband and I were overjoyed when we learned that we were expecting our first son. We couldn’t wait to decorate his nursery, and prepare for his arrival. Pregnancy and delivery would be perfect. I imagined myself nursing in his beautiful room, and I’d be singing lullabies.(cheesy I know) Sadly this was not the case, and I was faced with …
Pappy’s Seafood By San Pedro’s Urban Harbor
On a lazy Sunday morning my fam bam drove up to Pappy’s Seafood Restaurant in San Pedro, California. As we made our way to the restaurant, we rolled down the windows of the car to let the fresh ocean breeze hit our faces. The urban harbor views were just breathtaking… As we drove up, we noticed the restaurant was located on a lovely street next …
Mathnasium Two Month Progress Update
My son has been attending Mathnasium in Laguna Niguel, two times a week for last two months. This Math tutoring program has been extremely beneficial to my son, and he has improved in mathematics tremendously. In fact, we have decided to officially enroll our child in the program. Last week, I met with the director of the program to check on my son’s progress. I …
Disney On Ice: Follow Your Heart
Are you a Disney Fan? If so, you need to see this show! Last night, my son and I had a date night and headed to Disney On Ice: Follow Your Heart at Long Beach Arena. It was our very first time seeing the show, and we had no idea what the night had in store for us… Hosted: Thank you Disney On Ice for …
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Now In Theaters
As a young girl, Star Wars was the center of my galactic daydreams. After the release of the Empire Strikes Back in 1980, Princess Leia became my idol. She was a strong, gorgeous, and a badass princess. One halloween, I constructed a homemade Leia costume. My costume consisted of an old ivory bed sheet, and my hair wrapped into two buns. My mother wasn’t fond …
Focus Feature’s DARKEST HOUR Is A Must-See
Last week, I boarded the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach for Focus Feature’s new film DARKEST HOUR. I attended a panel discussion with the film’s talent, a tour of the Winston Churchill exhibit, and a special reception with a cigar bar and whiskey tasting. This sensational film is a MUST-SEE and can be seen in select theaters in Los Angeles and New York, and everywhere …
Review: Disney Pixar COCO
Earlier this month my son and I headed to Walt Disney Animation Studios in Los Angeles, California to screen Disney Pixar COCO. I am overjoyed about this new magical movie. Disney Pixar has created a timeless film, that is important and symbolic for the Latino community. Thank you Disney Pixar for inviting me to screen COCO. All opinions are my own. About Disney Pixar COCO Despite …