Category Archives: Travel

Finally a Kid-Friendly Alternative to Hotel-Hell

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Traveling with your kids can be tough, let’s face it hours spent traipsing through airports, long car trips and grumpy kids can get a little overwhelming!  After a long journey we would arrive at our destination only to find that … Continue reading →

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Should I Use “2 in 1″ Sunscreen And Insect Repellent Or Separate Products?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

When preparing for a beautiful summer hike most likely you’ll have sunscreen and insect repellent in your handy backpack or a combination cream including both ingredients. Any time we can reduce the number of items we need to bring along … Continue reading →

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THE BEST SKI RESORTS FOR FAMILIES – Colorado

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

When it comes to ski resorts, you just can’t beat the powder in Colorado. Luckily, though, there are several options that stand out above the rest and provide for your family the greatest of all worlds when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Ski LA – Snow To Surf You Really Can Do It In One Day!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

For great skiing many Californians go up the coast to Lake Tahoe but one of my favorite snow destinations is located actually in Los Angeles & just a 90 minute drive away. Mount High boasts 3 resorts as well as … Continue reading →

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What To Look For When Shopping For Ski Goggles

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

We love skiing & are learning to snowboard this winter, but we’ve found that nothing ruins a day on the slopes like not having the right gear. One of the most important pieces of gear  is choosing the correct ski … Continue reading →

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Hit The Slopes, Not Your Head – Lids On Kids & Everyone Else too!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

National Safety week occurs every year in January. This year, 2013 National Safety week takes place January 19th to January 27th. Many Ski Areas across the country participate in Safety Week to educate skiers and snowboarders about being safe, and … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Family With Style – Black Friday SALE Though Monday!

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

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Cycling Los Angeles – LA River Bike Path – Heron Gate

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

 We’ve lived n NE LA for almost (gulp)12 years  and I absolutely love finding new areas to explore, especially when they are so close to home. Case in point, the LA River bike path which proved to be something of … Continue reading →

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Fill up your water bottles, strap on your helmet and take to the streets of LA this Sunday – CicLAvia!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

This weekend is one of our family’s favorite events in Los Angeles as  CicLAvia shuts down the streets of downtown LA for five glorious hours of pedal power and smiling. On Sunday, October, 7, 2012, we will be exploring the  expanded … Continue reading →

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Phew It’s going to be another scorcher – Beat the Heat FREE this weekend

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

It’s going to get HOT again this weekend but as we are expecting CARmageddon there’s no chance of us heading out to the beach. Not to worry we’ll be enjoying the cool shade of one of our local museums FREE this … Continue reading →

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