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Summer at Knotts Berry Farm Brings Interactive Fun and New Foodie Finds!
Summer is here and we have the inside scoop on all the new happenings at one of our favorite attractions, Knotts Berry Farm. I love how affordable and accessible Knotts Berry Farm is and I...
Our Drool-Worthy List of The Best Burgers in Orange County
We are bringing you our drool-worthy list of the best burgers in Orange County in celebration of OC Burger Week. We basically spent 2 weeks stuffing our faces with ooey gooey meaty burgers to bring...
Here’s Why The Cannery is the Most Iconic Restaurant in Newport Beach
I love visiting The Cannery in Newport Beach because it is the most quintessential restaurant that completely epitomizes the fabulous Orange County lifestyle. One of the most common questions...
Indulge in a Parisian Culinary Adventure at Moulin Bistro
This week we are taking you to Moulin Bistro, a lovely Parisian restaurant and market that will transport you down the cobblestoned streets of Paris. If what you seek is an authentic culinary...
All the Reasons You”ll Love the Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival
I love heading to fun events in Southern California and this past weekend I decided to check out the Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival. I had never been before but kept hearing so many great...
The Best Food from the 2017 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival!
This weekend I sampled every dish from the 2017 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival. I even have my fully stamped souvenir passport to prove it! It seems the food events at Disneyland's...
Disneyland Has Secret Beauty & The Beast Food All Over the Park!
For a limited time, Disneyland has secret Beauty & The Beast Food spread out all over the park. I absolutely love when Disneyland introduces new special foodie finds. I will often plan a day...
5 Reasons The Pechanga Resort and Casino is the Perfect SoCal Weekend Getaway
A Special Thank You to The Pechanga Resort & Casino for helping host and plan this special trip. As always, all opinions are completely honest and my own. This year for Valentines Day I...
The Pechanga Resort Wine & Chocolate Festival is the Perfect Valentine’s Getaway
While researching fun Valentines Day getaways, I came across a great event at The Pechanga Resorts Hotel and Casino. They are having an amazing event which combines all my favorite things in life,...
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