D23 Expo – The Mecca for House of Mouse Fans

This post contains affiliate links. In just a few days tens of thousands of Disney fans will join together in Anaheim when D23 (The Official Disney Fan Club) presents the 2015 D23 Expo. There will be Disney legends and celebrities, sneak peeks of upcoming Disney entertainment, exclusive products for all-types of Disney collectors, and countless […]

Sweet Tooth Delights at Sloan’s Ice Cream

Have you ever wanted to experience what it would be like to visit Willy Wonka’s Factory? A wonderland where delectable treats of all types are created fresh daily for us to enjoy? Well you may not need to wait for your Golden Ticket – simply visit Sloan’s Ice Cream at its first California location in San […]

How to Have an Awesome Day at LEGOLAND® Without Kids

“Everything is awesome! Everything is cool when you’re part of a team. Everything is awesome, when we’re living our dream.” — The Lego Movie Theme Song LEGOLAND® may be geared for families with children (or grandchildren) 2 to 12 years old, but that doesn’t mean grown-ups won’t have an enjoyable day at this theme park […]

Do Classic California Diners Still Exist? Yes! We Found One — 101 Café in Oceanside!

Have you ever been on an outing and then discovered a unique location that you otherwise wouldn’t have known about? This happened to me last week when we were running an errand for my husband’s work in Oceanside, about 30 miles north of San Diego. We were driving on South Coast Highway in Oceanside and […]

How to Step Back in Time – No Time Machine Necessary!

If you have ever wanted to step back in time, but didn’t have access to a time machine, look no further than a visit to Old Town San Diego. This “birthplace of California” offers events year-round for its visitors to experience pueblo life of the early 1800s. In Spanish American history, a pueblo is a […]