It’s a new year and for me that means one thing – it’s time to tighten the belt. I love splurging at Christmas time and equally love getting back to budgeting in January (I’ve always been on the thrifty side). But just because I’m back […]
Having lived near the coast for much of my life I can’t help but be fascinated by the ocean. It’s beautiful, powerful, at times scary and always fascinating. There’s so much wildlife below the surface it’s a wonder to explore. Only problem is…there’s no way […]
When I was in high school I had a teacher who was super into the arts. He was a bit of a Renaissance man and loved to share his enthusiasm with his students. Unfortunately, much of it fell of deaf ears because…teenagers. But since I […]
I’ve been to the Natural History Museum of LA many, many times and every time I visit there’s something new and exciting to see. Whether it’s an in depth look at LA history, an overview of tattoo culture or a feature on the area’s most […]
When planning our trip to Washington my sister, Shannon, and I knew we would be overwhelmed with things to do, especially those involving the great outdoors. The state is home to so much natural beauty that it even contains three national parks. We were aching […]
There are a lot of words that come to mind when thinking of Beverly Hills…ritzy…glamorous… expensive…but rarely free. Yet, in the heart of all the retail action is an institution that offers several public programs for the low low price of $0 – The Paley […]
