Clos LaChance Winery sits in the south Bay Area and is a gorgeous location to visit and enjoy some wine tasting. Little did I know this hidden gem was so close to home!

I’ve been sharing Outrigger Hotel and Resort‘s 4 infographics on the perfect beach experience on different islands of Hawaii.  The last of the series is focused on Kauai.  My family visited back in 2006, and my daughter and I will be attending a press trip in 2 weeks to explore for my website!  This island’s [...]

I feel like I’m a hard worker most of the time, making sure that the things that need doing get done.  Whether it’s my job or my kids (is there a difference??), I’m always busy doing something or taking care of someone.  That said, I’m a big believer in having a little “me time.”  That means [...]

Gen Z (0-18 years old) is a generation defined as un-bordered, optimistic, inspired and entrepreneurial. With the power and knowledge of the world at their fingertips, how do parents today harness and nurture their kids’ passion into something productive?  Lisa Cerone, mother of 14-year old Lulu, knows first-hand about the discipline and encouragement it takes [...]

**Due to the tragedy in Oklahoma, the date has been changed, please make note!** Research says 70% of people don’t know where they’re going when beginning the trip-planning process.  You realize it’s time to get away, you’re half-way packed already, but where do you want to go?  I know I start every vacation like this.  [...]

Back in 2011, we took our whole family to Oahu.  The island had so much to offer in terms of gorgeous beaches, shopping, history, and traditional island tranquility.  There were a few beaches we visited that were completely isolated short of a few locals which was a nice twist from the often busy and crowded [...]

I’ve been shopping at Gymboree for my kids for about 15 years collectively! Gymboree is a local company based in San Francisco,  and their design philosophy is to create clothing that is colorful, playful, and enables kids to be kids. I love the designs, they are perfectly age-appropriate, unique, stylish, and fun just as their mission [...]

I’ve always been a breakfast person. Some people skip it, but I feel better from the get go if I start my day with at least a little something and not an empty stomach. Thanks to an opportunity to review Nonni’s Biscotti, I’ve had a lot of great starts lately! Let me first say that [...]

My family has been using Microsoft products for over 18 years.  Their products stand the test of time, and if you’ve visited a Microsoft store across the country, you know they have more to offer than just tech products.  I’ve seen a store in a mall we frequent but have never gone in.  We took [...]

The El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard has been around since 1926 when it made it’s debut as a live stage show house.  This iconic building has seen the likes of Rita Hayworth, Clark Gable, Will Rogers, and Joan Fontaine over it’s years and still boasts the biggest names in the business today.  It was [...]

When people think of airports they usually think of security check points, flight delays, and baggage claims. They don’t usually think about shopping. And yet, many international airports have as many stores and kiosks as your average mall. For example, the John F Kennedy International Airport has at least 24 retailers, not including food and [...]

My teenager and I are huge Glee fans, and Matthew Morrison (Mr. Schuester) is one of those cute and talented characters you can’t help but love to watch perform!  Now the mutli-talented actor, dancer, and singer has just released his new single, a cover of Duke Ellington’s jazz standard “It Don’t Mean A Thing” (available now on [...]