As a child, I found myself fascinated by Musical Theatre. I loved stories that were dramatic, fantastical, and filled with unpredictable endings and surprises. I remember replaying Mary Popins over and over with my friends and getting lost in a song. I still have a great love for the arts and I can hardly wait … Read more
My son recently saw The Lego Batman Movie and he has been raving about it ever since. “Mom, the movie was sooo funny and it was packed with adventure!” He lit up as he talked about it…. There’s a new spectacular sight to be seen at Legoland, California. Here’s your chance to experience a bit … Read more
Dream Big: Engineering Our World Premieres February 17th My family loves to spend time in museums. It is a place where we can let our imaginations and creativity run free. Museums ignite imagination, innovation, vision, and play. I often encourage my children to “Dream Big” and shoot for the stars. Last week we got a … Read more
Easy Way To Repurpose Old T-Shirts- DIY My girls love to update their wardrobes every season. Recently, they have been experimenting and upcycling old clothing. They discovered that a couple snips can turn an unwanted t-shirt into a great fashion piece. Before you toss your old tops into the donation bin, you should … Read more
Movies can move us in many ways. They can inspire us, motivate us, and encourage us. The Sony Pictures Animation team continues to create films that have a long-lasting impact, quickly becoming family favorites. As a family, we love to watch movies together. Movie time is our special family bonding activity. I … Read more
UVSA Tet Festival The Vietnamese community in Orange County is rich in culture, traditions, and artistic expression. The annual Tet Festival has returned to Orange County Fairgrounds for it’s annual celebration. Orange County comes alive at the Tet Festival. This wonderful event showcases diversity, rich history, and delicious food. This celebration also gives families the … Read more
Valentine’s Day is approaching it can be tricky finding the perfect gift for the one you love. One year my hubby surprised me with a romantic candlelight dinner. It meant so much to me because he took the time to arrange all the details. He hired a sitter, cooked a delicious dinner, and told me to … Read more
My friends and I are serious foodies and are on a mission to try as many culinary hot spots in Newport Beach during Restaurant Week as we can. We truly enjoy our time together and share a passion for delicious food, good conversation, and handcrafted cocktails. This also gives us the opportunity to explore our senses … Read more
My teenage fashionistas recently updated their wardrobes and purchased some fashion pieces that look very similar to clothing I wore two decades ago. Who would have known that velvet, chokers, ripped jeans, and bodysuits would have come back in style? “Mom this is so cool. You need to wear this!” I cringed as we went … Read more
I was four years old when I took on my first swimming lesson. My parents said I was an adventurous kid with no fear. I’d like to say that, deep down, I am still that courageous kid. I’ve decided to take the plunge once again, in a different way — by starting my first personal blog, … Read more