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...
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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,...
Water Grill in Costa Mesa Serves Fresh Tank to Table Seafood
Water Grill in Costa Mesa has been one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of the year. Located right across...
5 Reasons You Will Love the Holidays at Disneyland
There is nothing more magical than spending the holidays at Disneyland It is after all the happiest place on earth so just imagine how awesome it is during the December. Here are the top five...
Jimmy’s Famous Tavern Brings the Best Bloody Mary & Brunch in Orange County
I have a future mother-in-law who loves a naughty southern-style brunch and Jimmy's Famous Tavern in Orange County is one of her regular brunch spots. She recently introduced me to this fantastic...
The Commissary in Downtown LA
How would you like to eat dinner in a transformed greenhouse a top a trendy Hotel in Downtown L.A.? Then look no further than The Commissary at The Line Hotel in Korea Town. I had tickets to see...
My Absolute Favorite Things To Do In Solvang California
If you're looking for the best things to do in Solvang California, here are our favorite places to visit in this cute Dutch town. Solvang is the perfect little weekend getaway or the perfect stop on...
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The Top 5 Best Orange County Happy Hours 2018
As this year comes to a close, its time to talk about the best Orange County happy hours 2018. So what makes a great happy hour? Drink specials are great, but I'm all about the food and ambiance. I want a place a can go after...
Glen Ivy Introduces New Trendy CBD Oil Massages
The latest trend in beauty treatments can be found at one of my favorite relaxing SoCal retreats, Glen Ivy. With the new growing awareness from the legalization of marijuana across the country, numerous industries are have begun...
Fig and Olive in Newport Beach, For When Only the Best Will Do!
This article is long overdue for one of my absolute favorite restaurants, Fig and Olive in Newport Beach. I often get asked what my favorite restaurants are in Orange County and I go to the Fig and Olive in Newport...
We’ve Got Your Crazy Fair Food From This Years 2018 OC Fair
The OC Fair never ceases to amaze me and the 2018 OC Fair is no different. Each year is a battle to outdo the prior year's fantastic foodie feats. It is a time-honored tradition that each summer I loosen up my belt notch and...
Kick Off Your Summer With New Rides, Shows, & Fun At Knotts Berry Farm
It's time to celebrate summer and what better way to do so than take a trip to Knotts Berry Farm. The theme park is the ideal summer adventure location and is celebrating summer with the return of Ghost Town Alive, a...
The BEST Napa Food and Wine Pairing is a Feast for the Eyes
If you're looking for the best Napa food and wine pairing, just wait until you see this amazing Napa Valley winery 5-course tasting fit for a Queen. Before planning our Napa Valley travel feature, I knew I wanted to experience...
Sip on the Finest Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noirs at Domaine Carneros in Napa
On our quest to visit the most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley we could not resist the French-inspired Domaine Carneros Winery and Vineyards. Their main entrance, which we highly recommend taking, will bring you to a...
One of the Best Napa Wineries Combines Art, Delicious Pairings, & Vineyard Adventures
One of the best Napa wineries is hands down The Hess Collection. If you plan on visiting the Napa Valley and are looking for a complete sensory experience, then the visitors center at Hess Winery will undoubtedly check...