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Dieting is hard work. Keto travel can be tricky. It’s not like you’re likely to encounter a keto buffet at an all inclusive resort, right? Could I navigate my way past the cream puffs and still have a great vacation? I visited Beaches Turks and Caicos for Social Media on the Sand and part of…
Does your Dishwasher get your dishes clean AND dry? Is that too much to ask for? Here’s the answer if you have been looking for a dishwasher that dries. Thanks to Best Buy for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. I’ve spent years looking for a dishwasher that dries everything. Not just the…
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, and leaves his (or her) family feeling floppy. Hotel Irvine has the remedy, having created a hybrid hotel that serves the needs of both families and business travelers beautifully. It’s genius. A hotel like this makes perfect sense here in Orange County – we’ve got…
No holiday travel plans for us this year. We’ll be spending the holiday at home in Southern California. I guess I will just have to plan a holiday staycation – complete with the typical Instagram travel style photos I usually take when my holiday travels take me farther afield. I wish I was jetting off…
Last February we went whale watching in Baja and we still can’t believe what happened on this family bucket list trip. Sometimes, when traveling, you wake up in the middle of the night and aren’t sure where you are. When you wake up to the splashes and explosive exhalation of massive gray whales cavorting in…
This year for our neighborhood Boo treat fest, I decided to do some Zombie themed care packages. Naturally I wanted to make some Zombie Brain Pops, but I wasn’t finding great instructions out there. I was at a bit of a loss until I spied these Brain Freeze ice cube molds at Home Goods. Thanks…
Thanks to Beaches Turks & Caicos and Social Media on the Sand for introducing me to this resort. There is travel and then there are vacations. I won’t lie and say they are one and the same. They both have their merits. It’s hard to do both at once. Sometimes you can cram both into…
Our family loves to go whale watching in Southern California. No matter what time of year, there is an abundant variety of marine life to be seen in Southern California, including many types of whales. This post shares everything you need to know to head out and hopefully spy whales in So Cal! Consider yourself…
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…
Have you ever wondered how to make a round braided challah (or any kind of round braided bread)? It’s easier than you might think. And it all starts with a hashtag! Watch the video below for the simple steps to make a round braided challah, and scroll down to the end of this post…
Gamification makes everything more fun, including this interactive Jerusalem scavenger hunt tour. If you have any plans to visit Israel and tour Jerusalem, you need to order up this Experiential Guidebook to Jerusalem by Author and Adventuress, Tali Kaplinski Tarlow. It’s an off the bookshelf adventure that’s better than any of the typical off the…
Jewish holidays can be tough when you are gluten free. Like most cultures, we’re heavy on the carbs when it comes to comfort foods. Think about it – bagels, matzoh balls, kugels, challah and in my family, honey cake. Every year my family celebrates the Jewish new year, or “Rosh Ha shana” which translates to…
Back to school is upon us and the Jetson Quest Electric Scooter is here to take you for ride! Commuting to class just got a lot more fun, safe and easy for your student. This post has been sponsored by Best Buy. All opinions are my own. Let the Jetson Quest take you back to…
This post about Gem-o-rama was originally posted a few years ago. Gem-o-rama in Trona California is one of my favorite wacky So Cal things to do. We’re so grateful we got to go when we did, as recent earthquake activity has shut down this year’s festival, which would have been the 78th The Road to…
Would you want to wear a pair of ear muffs on a sunny day? Nope! Ever try to wear headphones and sunhat? Not gonna work. The last thing you want to do is weigh yourself down. Disclosure: This post is compensated via the Best Buy Influencer Network. All opinions are my own. Meet the Bose…
Edited to add: The following article was written in advance of my trip to Riviera Maya. I had no idea how my trip would be tragically cut short, but trips getting ruined is a risk we all take, every time we leave home. That’s why we make packing lists and attempt to prepare… for the…
If you’re looking for something fun to do with the family next weekend, The Healthy Mom and Baby Foundation is hosting its first annual Mother’s Day Expo fundraising event. The event will take place on May 4, 2019 from 10-2pm at the Antelope Valley Partners Health located at 44226 10th St West, Lancaster, CA 93534….
If your holiday tech gifts are still sitting in their boxes, or plugged in but not fully set up, you need Best Buy’s Total Tech Support Powered by Geek Squad. Thanks to Best Buy for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Post Holiday Tech Gift Reality Check Getting new stuff is a ton…
Most dog owners know the pain that comes with watching your pets grow older and seeing them begin to struggle with things like mobility, energy, and cognitive functions that affect their everyday activity. Dogs provide us with companionship and are true members of the family. To watch them grow older and see their minds and…
Every family has a favorite cookie recipe. Our favorite is Nani’s Pinwheels. My grandmother always had a cookie jar full of these cookies and the smell of them is the smell of love! In the past I adapted this recipe for Hanukkah with my Dizzy Dreidel recipe. I did a Thanksgiving version with these Grateful Heart…
I was stumped this year. Truly stumped. I had no idea what to get my sons for Hanukkah. They are a little too easy going. They don’t want much. Socks, maybe. Some spending money. My oldest asked to go out to dinner. Both my 10 and 14 year old sons had one specific and definite…