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Where to Go for Thanksgiving Break in California
In Southern California, Thanksgiving is usually too early for powder skiing but too late for swimming at the beach, so where does one go for a local Thanksgiving break? Of course, I aksed my very opinionated kids – Disneyland. “But it’s crowded,” I said. “We will only go on one ride,” they answered. “Ya, right,”…
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Retreat of the Week: Loews Hollywood Hotel
This week’s escape is a bit of a staycation. The kids are still in school, and it’s that awkward time between spring break and summer vacation where you want to get away but you don’t want to go to far. The recently renovated Loews Hollywood Hotel is the perfect place for some glitz, glamour and…
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Despicable Me Ride Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood
Fans of the movie “Despicable Me” can now head to Universal Studios Hollywood to get up close and personal with their favorite minions and hang out with Gru and the crew. “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” officially opens to the public at Universal Studios Hollywood on Saturday, April 12. As if lifted from the world of “Despicable…
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On the Blog: All About Los Angeles
These hilarious links depict life in Los Angeles. After living here for most of my life, I think they are pretty accurate. Some may disagree but I love that so many find the humor (or is it the snark) in surviving this urban jungle. Neighborhoods (as you will discover) are important in L.A. Learn where…
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Take Up a New Sport in the New Year
It’s a new year and so that means it’s time to try new things. So, why not take up a new sport. While many people think that Southern California is just about sun and surf, it’s also got some fantastic mountain resorts. Head up to Big Bear Lake, Calif., for some of the area’s best…
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