The Banyan Tree in Lahaina is one of the largest banyan trees in the a United States. It was imported from India and planted in front of the Lahaina Courthouse in 1873, it sprawls along Front Street and spans the size of the entire block and is more than 60 feet high. The only […]
I hear the train a comin’ It’s rolling round the bend On March 8, 1869, the first Union Pacific engine steamed into the city on the heels of tracklayers on their way to Promontory and eventual joining with the Central Pacific. Ogden’s romance with the railroading began. In 1923, a hotel room in the depot […]
Pismo Beach, California Sunset Is My Favorite Color Stairway to heaven at Shell Beach Pismo Beach is gorgeous with picturesque views at every turn. This stairway was such a perfect place to watch a sunset, the chocolate brown color of the sand was really pretty.
Chasing Beauty Photography Huntington Beach Pier Venice Beach High Rooftop Bar at the Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach is one of the best places in the world for capturing #sunsetporn Huntington Beach Sunset from Santa Barbara. Hendry’s Beach Margo Dodd Park Park in Pismo Beach. “The sound of the sea cleanses my soul.” “Clouds come […]
Hollywood Forever Cemetery This past week my son and I visited Hollywood Forever Cemetery. I read a few reviews and the actual Hollywood Forever Cemetery Website I only seen 1 tour available only Saturdays. I decided to take the self guided tour, they sale a map in the flower shop located near the entrance gate. […]
Los Olivos Sideways Tour Once a year my husband and I head out on a mini road trip to a quaint little place called Los Olivos. Los Olivos is west of the coastal town, Santa Barbara. Santa Ynez Valley is home to rolling hills, happy cows & a good number of wineries. Fess Parker is […]
5 Reasons To Book The VIP Tour At Universal Studios Hollywood 1- VIP Lounge- after checking in at the VIP desk located near the entrance to the park, they offer a light breakfast complete with croissants, danishes, muffins, fresh fruit, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, juices, coffee and bottles of water. All included with your VIP […]
5 Quick Daily Cleaning Tips You know those women who always appear to have it all together? Their house is always in order. Their kids always have clean faces and combed hair. Her husband always comes home to a set dinner table with a 3 course dinner cooked with organic vegetables from the backyard? You […]
5 Of My Favorite Quotes 1- The story of every successful person is a story of second chances (not to mention third, fourth, fifth and sixth chances!) Nobody gets everything right first time, and it is how we learn from our mistakes that defines us. -Sir Richard Branson 2- “You build on failure. You use […]
1- The sweet spot for purchasing an airline ticket- 54 days before the day you are planning to depart. This is when the fare is at it’s lowest. Keep in mind that if you are traveling to a popular destination during a busy time of year, the sooner you purchase the better. 2- Ziploc Bags- […]