[Updated December 4, 2017 – Originally posted Nov. 2015] Candy Canes are classic symbols of Christmas time – and there’s something extra special when the candy canes are made fresh. There are a handful of places in southern California where you can watch candy canes being prepared from scratch. One of these places is the […]
Did you know that Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be United States’ official bird? It’s true, Mr. Franklin wanted the turkey instead of the bald eagle as America’s national symbol. Even though the turkey is not America’s official bird, today – over 230 years later – turkeys remain an important part of our culture […]
“Season of the Force” has arrived at Disneyland’s Tomorrowland and officially opened to the public on November 16, 2015. This Star Wars themed area includes special attractions, food, and merchandise and will be open for the next few months in Tomorrowland (no end date has been released yet). We attended the official opening day and here’s […]
I think you’d have to be living under a rock to not have heard about the new Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens, which opens in theaters on December 18, 2015. Many die-hard fans have already purchased their tickets for midnight and opening day screenings. It seems like everywhere you look there is a plethora […]
The other day I saw an article on my msn.com home page in the Lifestyle section titled, “10 Fun Fall Date Ideas That Cost Less Than $25”. The title intrigued me so I clicked on it and read through them. Some of the ideas are for nighttime dates, while others are better suited for daytime. […]