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 […]

“When Did People Start to See in Color?”

“When did people start to see in color?” Initially, the question threw me off guard. First, a little back story. I was in the middle of teaching a small group of fourth graders a California Gold Rush lesson when a boy named Kenny asked this. My first instinct was that Kenny was trying to be […]

4 Popular Pets Taking Social Media by Storm

Pets of all types are an integral part of life for many people. They teach us unconditional love and how to become responsible by caring for another living creature. These loveable animals hold special places in our hearts and images of “cute critters” and “candid pets” can be found everywhere on social media. I’m a […]

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 […]