A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador on Saturday, April 16. The Ecuador earthquake damage was severe.
If you’ve read my blog, you know that I belong to a small gym named Beastie 24/7 in Manhattan Beach. I’ve been a member of the gym since last fall. Almost every time I attended class,
Come with me to explore Phuket and Ko Phi Phi Don island! After spending 7 busy tour filled days in Bangkok (Post on Bangkok) and Chiang Mai (Post on Chiang Mai), we were excited to head to the...
Are you thinking about remodeling projects for your home but need some guidance on how to begin? We remodeled most of our house last year from a Mediterranean to Transitional style.
I love this time of year when there is fresh, sweet corn at every grocery store. It makes me feel like eating al fresco and having a barbecue. I mentioned in a previous post that I’ve been...
Are you ready to get a bird’s-eye view of some popular vacation sites in Costa Rica? The unspoiled beaches, volcanoes, lush vegetation, wildlife, great weather and delicious food are just some...
For my birthday, my husband took the day off, and we spent the afternoon in the Los Angeles Jewelry District. If you love jewelry, we have this in common! Update May 2019: My experience with jewelry...
Have you worked out with resistance bands? Yes, I know the cover pic is of a super fit man jumping rope which doesn’t seem related to exercising with resistance bands… but that’s...
Are you looking for an interesting theme for hosting a dinner party with friends? Try a wine tasting party!
Do you know people that are so funny, they make you laugh so hard you have tears streaming down your face? And they can be so unabashed and shocking,
It wasn’t until after I had two kids when I fell in love with running. But even after I decided to start, it took a while for me to get comfortable. TweetPin274Share274 Shares
Did you have a chance to review my post on Bangkok yet? We spent 3 nights there before heading north to Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is located 435 mi north of Bangkok and is situated among the highest...
Have you ever dreamt of riding elephants? How about floating in a canoe in crystal blue water through limestone caves, filled with peaceful bats hanging upside down? Ok, TweetPin34Share34 Shares
For those of you who read my posts about food, you know that although I love to eat, I don’t love to cook. When I find a recipe that combines delicious, healthy AND easy I get really excited. ...
Have you always wanted to use a camera in manual mode but didn’t have the patience to figure it out? TweetPin20Share20 Shares
My family has taken three trips to Yosemite National Park, and we love it. In this post, I will review our Yosemite family vacation experience and give my recommendations. TweetPin62Share62 Shares
What do you think about book clubs? In this post, I will share the best books in my book club from the 14 books we’ve read over the years.
Do you ever do juice/smoothie cleanses? The Master Cleanse, the 3 day Kreation cleanse and Dr.Oz’s 3 day Detox Cleanse are just a few I have tried in the past. I...