How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

Short And Shallow

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Thank you to the sweet lady who gave me her grocery cart when I couldn’t find one damn quarter to free one from the grocery cart stall myself.  I promise to pay it forward. Thank you, grocery store for your hot and ready, pre-cooked chicken (with a side of fries).  I know what’s for dinner tonight.  No shame in my… View Post

Looking For A Fab Getaway In LA? Check Out The Wilshire Hotel

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How do you choose a hotel? I yearn for something with a view, a memorable space, it must be classy, yet small and intimate enough to feel like home, and of course, location is always key.  Selecting a place for a Los Angeles getaway is not as simple as you may think. LA is a sprawling city with seemingly countless… View Post

You’ll Never Lose Your Luggage Again

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You know that feeling you get when hundreds of bags are slowly rotating around the luggage carrousel at the airport and you’re hoping, no praying, you see yours soon?  When 5 minutes, 10 minutes has gone by, and you still don’t see your bag and you start to wonder….did someone else grab my suitcase by mistake?  Well, here my friends… View Post

Simple, Fresh, Addictive Mortadella Bites! ~ Giveaway

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The following giveaway is open to Canada only. Sometimes a successful lunch means you have to think outside the box.  Everyone tires of the same old boring sandwiches for lunchtime, so why not mix it up a bit, get creative, allow yourself to be inspired by some of your favourite products.  When we hit a lunchtime slump in this house, I… View Post

A Different Perspective

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Sometimes the world is more interesting if you look at it from a different perspective. Or so I’ve been told. I’m just wrapping up a glorious week of travel with my youngest daughter.  It was a whirlwind trip, in part, to celebrate her 16th birthday.  We toured through Los Angeles walked until our feet ached, got a wee bit sunburnt… View Post

7 Free Things To Do In Los Angeles

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Currently, we’re tripping across Los Angeles taking in any many sites as time will allow.  The one problem with cramming in as much sight seeing as possible in a short time?   The cost of tours, “must-see sites” and museums can quickly add up.  One way to combat this problem is to take advantage of all the free or almost… View Post

California Girls!

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Hurray for Hollywood….dah dah dah dah Hollywood. Palm trees, sunny skies, bright lights and the land of movie stars. Yup, I’m packing my bags, singing a song, and headed for LA Baby.  I’m waaayyy over packed.  This is what happens when you have a crazy week, you pack all the things.  But I must be prepared!  My youngest and I are… View Post

The Carnival Ninjas

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The annual traveling fair has come to town, you can smell the cotton candy for miles. I have always loved the fair. It happens at just the perfect time of year.  The warmth of the sun fighting with the coolness of dusk. The magical way the bright lights from the booths of the heckling vendors mash together with the screams… View Post

Fashion In A Flash ~$100 GC Giveaway

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There are fewer things that can change your attitude or spice up your wardrobe faster than a pair of brand new glasses.  Changing out frames for a new sassy pair, or sliding on a new fab set of sunglasses can take you from feeling frumpy to fabulous.  It’s all in the style, the fit, the fun!  So when I was… View Post