Handmade Candy Canes at Disneyland? Yes!

[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 […]

Turkeys Who Escape the Dinner Plate

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 Round-up

“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 […]

10 Fun Fall Date Ideas in San Diego

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. […]