A Family-Friendly Daydream in Puerta Vallarta’s Banderas Bay I fancy our family as well-traveled using any excuse to explore new environs or revisit favorite vacation destinations. My husband and I love traveling so much that we’ve made a conscious effort to impart in our children a similar desire to trek
In the heart of Dana Point’s coastal charm, just a stone’s throw from the surf, The Gentleman’s Cut is quietly transforming the grooming experience for men who appreciate quality, comfort, and class. Located in Monarch Bay Plaza, this premium barbershop is the vision of Lieu “Lulu” Truong – a dual
There is something truly special about a big reveal. Movie makers dwell in that space – the cinematic breath before something spectacularly dramatic happens. Turns out, Carlos Jimemez has been known to get caught up in it too: but not for the reasons you might think. They’re more, well, craftsmanship
Go Makeup Free with Confidence “Love what you do and the money will follow.” This is the common mantra shared by scores of successful business owners I’ve interviewed over the course of my 20+ years publishing career. The idea obviously being that in pursuing your passion, you’ll pour your heart,
The Hidden Gem of the Midwest Our readers may already know this via the family-friendly travel destinations we’ve featured over the years, but when our son was six (and our daughter 5-years-old), we embarked on an albeit ambitious plan to visit all 50 states as a family by the time
The Crack Shack and Pepper Lunch put a fresh spin on casual dining in the OC Quick, quality cuisine. Inventive dishes and experiential dining in an informal, welcoming setting. What’s not to love? Two of my recent favorite finds are a pair of diverse – but equally delicious – fast
Now that spring is in full swing with our son’s high school graduation around the corner, our family’s vacation schedule is now wholly centered around stay-cations: travel to destinations close to home to squeeze in memory-making weekends away. With its nearly perfect year-round weather, San Diego is the perfect place
Deemed a “Flower in the Desert,” Cirque Du Soleil’s Mystère is a Timeless Treat for All Ages Experience awe-inspiring acrobatics, elaborate sets and dreamlike imagery in this colossal classic – Cirque’s first non-traveling, permanent production in Las Vegas Full disclosure: I’m a longtime fan of Cirque Du Soleil – the
The Ultimate Spring Ski Escape All the stars were recently in alignment for a long weekend spent on the slopes in one of the prettiest places on the planet: Lake Tahoe’s South Shore. Since we’ve been back, our children haven’t been able to stop raving about the trip – particularly
The Perfect Locale for a Memorable Multi-Generational Stay-Cation Staycations for no special occasion other than a memory-making opportunity are among my favorite events to plan. My husband and I are blessed to have a close family friend who has over the years become an adopted grandmother to our two children.
