This is a bittersweet blog that I started writing in late January. By the time this is posted, today is the day before I am leaving Ventura County and relocating to Los Angeles, specifically Pasadena (that's another story for the next blog). I knew this moment was coming for about 7 months now. The scenic [...]
Around the 3 a.m. hour on Tuesday, January 8, a massive mudslide swept down the hills through the cities of Carpinteria, Montecito and Summerland, with Montecito getting hit the hardest. Some of the slide made it all the way down to the beach area, carrying not just people but debris and vehicles. Although I live in [...]
This evening, my friend Melissa and I stopped by our favorite place for food and drinks, The Brewhouse Santa Barbara! Melissa introduced me to this restaurant/brewery a few years ago and I have been hooked ever since. It is a great place for Happy Hour, lunch or dinner and is very popular among Santa Barbara [...]
I love attending various annual events around the SoCal region, so I decided to add a new section on my blog called "Events and Festivals!" So there are three events that I always look forward to on Santa Barbara County, but the one I am focusing on today and my favorite that always happens the [...]
When my parents were in town a couple weeks ago, I wanted (ok, needed) to take them to Lure Fish House in Ventura for dinner. I absolutely adore coming here for their drinks and fresh seafood. The place is always packed, no matter what hour it is. It's that popular and the staff is always [...]
It's time for another contest! This time I am giving away my favorite body scrub and lip balm from Salt Cave Santa Barbara! I first wrote about Salt Cave when I worked as a columnist for the Santa Barbara Sentinel. You can read the full story here. It is 1 of 20 salt caves in the U.S. [...]
I adore Valentine's Day and all of the love and mushiness that comes with it. In honor of this special day and since I am so in love with my new SoCal Shuffle design, I am giving away a 6-piece chocolate gift box from my favorite chocolate shop in Santa Barbara (well all of SoCal [...]
I am extremely passionate about California wines. Wine tasting and education is a must if you live in California, you really develop a deep appreciation for the process and dedication that the winemakers go through in making each batch. My goal when I get into my 40s is to open up a wine bistro and [...]
I cannot believe Thanksgiving week is already here! Where has the time gone? :) I usually spend Thanksgiving with friends, I don't go home to visit with my parents. Christmas is usually the more dominant holiday in my family. The first year I was in the LA area , I started feeling a bit overwhelmed [...]
Nothing says soft, smooth, hydrated and clean than a good body product. I have experimented with many lotions and body washes over the years and have found my favorites. Hopefully you already use these and enjoy them just as much as I do or might want to try them out! Here are my body products [...]
