Just off scenic Highway 1 on the Central Coast of California in Cambria you’ll find the Pelican Inn and Suites.  Perfect for a romantic getaway with your loved one or a family weekend trip to the coast, the hotel is beautiful, comfortable, and located in a gorgeous area, you just can’t go wrong.  Check out [...]

Moonstone Beach was just steps from our hotel. Though the sun didn’t shine, there was no wind and it was lovely. We spent hours scouring the beautiful landscape finding the perfect collection of stones. The color contrast of the sand and water was stunning.  The dark sand reminded us of our favorite beach in Maui. [...]

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Parents organizing vacations have a lot of things to worry about, and this can take a bit of the relaxation out of vacations. With summer holidays coming up soon, this is a concern that is currently relevant for a number of parents. If you are such a parent organizing a trip for your family, you [...]

Just in time for summer, LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels is rolling out its new kids program called ScoutAbout at nine iconic, family-friendly hotels and resorts throughout Florida and the Caribbean. Beginning this month, parents seeking a summer vacation that is fun and memorable can book a stay at any of the participating ScoutAbout properties [...]

Mother’s Day weekend found us traveling down the coast to Cambria, California.  After a nice lunch we found ourselves hungry for a sweet treat. Heading north on Main Street we came across a sign that had the word cookie on it and immediately we tuned in.  We followed the signs out of the town and [...]

My parents are getting older and I’ve been talking to them about Lifelock.  Now that they’re retired, they are home, online, and vulnerable to scams both on the phone and on their computer and I want to help them avoid getting ripped off or having their identities stolen! Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions [...]

A few great bloggers and I are working together on an awesome giveaway that you will LOVE, I mean, I’m super jealous because I don’t even own one!  We are giving away an iPad and 20 single issue digital magazines courtesy of Zinio, the world’s largest online newsstand! Magazine fans crave more than just covers. [...]

Looking for a fun, fashionable, and stylish frame for the Spring and Summer sun that offers unmatched glare protection?  Look no further, Maui Jim Sunglasses introduces a new popular cat eye style called Lilikoi.  This new feminine, mid-size sunglass merges Maui Jim’s cutting-edge lens technology with a stylish look and appealing color combinations. Lilikoi is [...]

Milestones are happening in my life and on my family blog, Musings of The Mom Jen. Come check out the few new posts. Bookmark my site and leave a comment for me. Our Spring in Instagram Photos (4/16) I Often Dream of an Office Outside My Home (5/3) A Long Phase of Separation Anxiety? (5/10) [...]

As a mom whose kids tried out their new Air Storm line this week from Zing, I can wholeheartedly tell you one thing: Mission Accomplished!! As soon as kids unleash Zing’s new Air Storm line, they’ll have foam ammo flying in more ways than they can imagine! Hit top heights with Pop Rocketz or nail [...]

If you are excited to see “Brave” as my kids and I are, you’ll laugh to tears at this newly released featurette!  Are you brave enough to wear one?? Movie Synopsis: Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. [...]