I’m no master chef but I do have a few trusty tricks up my sleeve. One of them is my Homemade Challah Dough in a Mixer recipe. This is easily one of the most popular posts on my site. I have had people sending me photos and emails for years, excited to share their success….
Jerusalem Puzzle Quest Escape Rooms Are Tween and Teen Approved
I first heard about the Jerusalem escape room experiences at Jerusalem Puzzle Quest from my friend Joanna over at Fun in Jerusalem. Joanna is the authority on everything amazing there there is to do in Jerusalem (and beyond) with kids. So I trusted her, completely. But I had no idea what a hit this escape…
I Can’t Wait to Meet My Daughter’s Daughter And See Who the Baby Looks Like
When I was pregnant with each of my biological children, everyone speculated about whether they would have blond hair like mine, or flaming red, like my husband’s sister. Family members wondered if my babies would be magically blessed with the family “medical” gene like my three doctor brothers. Or maybe my upcoming offspring would be…
Northgate Markets Help Make Your Posada Celebration Complete
Posadas is the core tradition of my family’s fiesta Navideña. Our gathering is very special to us. We have a huge family and everyone gathers to participate in the holiday fun. Las Posadas is celebrated for a total of nine days, concluding on Christmas Eve or “Nochebuena” which is the most celebrated. The reason why…
Giveaway 4 Tickets To Aquarium Holidays at the Aquarium of the Pacific!
Have you ever been to the Aquarium Of The Pacific in Long Beach? If you haven’t, you should! Burrr….A snow blizzard has hit the beloved Aquarium in Long Beach and you don’t want to miss it! Aquarium Holidays is open December 3rd through December 23rd. My kiddos love the Aquarium Of The Pacific and are…
Holiday Picks at The Disneyland Resort
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all Disney Holidays choices in the Disneyland Parks and Resort. Here’s our don’t miss picks for 2016. Even after years of attending holiday celebrations in the park, we have to make a plan, and make decisions about what we will do when we visit. It’s simply impossible to do,…
Nostalgic Santas Village Opens Soon in Lake Arrowhead
If you grew up in Southern California, you probably went to Santa’s Village at some point. For many residents, a trip to Lake Arrowhead and a visit to Santa’s Village was a yearly family tradition. Built in 1955 as a family amusement park on the mountaintop, the park and Santa’s Village have been closed for…
Holiday Stem Challenge: Building Pumpkin Platforms
The holidays are here and it’s always fun to play with edibles. My kids, like most, learn best when presented with hands on challenges. When the hands on STEM activities include giant marshmallows, their enthusiasm tends to triple. Thanks to Sylvan Learning’s Edge Program for sponsoring this post and activity! STEM refers to Science, Technology,…
Watch ABC’s The Goldbergs Wednesdays at 8/7c
My family always looks forward to watching “The Goldbergs” on ABC Wednesday nights. It’s one of our favorite shows! Last week I visited the set of the hit show at Sony Studios. I also had a chance to speak to Adam Goldberg, the creator of this “totally radical” TV show . This week’s episode will…