A Los Angeles Christmas

A Los Angeles Christmas

Christmas is this weekend, and let’s face it not everyone is in the mood or ready for it.  It seems like this year the holiday just snuck up on everyone.  We all need to get in the spirit though, and Los Angeles has plenty of fun that will be sure to get you in your best holiday mood.  Take a look at some of the holiday fun you can have in Los Angeles! Take a trip to Disneyland to enjoy the Christmas Fantasy.  There are holiday decorations all over and there is even a snowfall nightly. Universal Studios in Hollywood also has some fun for Grinches from nearby.  Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood lets the Whos have reign at the park and entertain the crowds. If being forced to be merry be characters is not your thing, maybe you would prefer the...

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Moving to Los Angeles

Moving to Los Angeles

I have lived in the fabulous city of Los Angeles for the last ten years, and I must say I love everything about it.  There is always something going on and something to do in the city.  Last time my good friend was in town she decided that it was time for her to get a place and move to LA too.  She packed all of her stuff, had the moving company LA help move her in, and that night we got right down to the specifics of LA.  Anytime you move some place new or travel to a new destination, then you surely need someone to show you the ropes.  Here’s my insiders guide to Los Angeles.  Whether you are moving to stay or just stopping by, these are good things to know. Dining and Food Dining out in Los Angeles can sometimes seem overwhelming.  If you are...

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Vacation Musts

Vacation Musts

I cannot think of anything that is more wonderful than vacationing.  Taking off a week or more from working and going to a destination that you love or have never been to is thrilling.  My husband and I wait all year for our weekly vacation, and once we get to the little spot we like to think of as our home away from home, we simply feel the best.  When we first started traveling together, we used to think that we had to do all sorts of things on our vacation, but the more we did it, the more we realized that there are just five key things that everyone absolutely must do on their vacations.  Anything more than that could be overkill or taking time away from your relaxation.  Here are the five things that my husband and I decided that we have to do on all of...

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Solving Parking Nightmares At SoCal Beaches

Solving Parking Nightmares At SoCal Beaches

Hey there surf and sun seekers in Southern California. Let’s face it, heading for the beach is not what it used to be with traffic jams and scrambling to get the last parking space. If it’s not restrictive parking signs, its miles of parked cars so far from the sand that you’re exhausted by the time you reach the beach. To get the best chance of landing a parking space you can either leave at the crack of dawn or work smarter about where you leave your car. Santa Monica If you are tempted to use the metered parking along Santa Monica or Wilshire Boulevard, don’t. These meters are going to click off and set you up for a parking ticket before you have a chance to tan your backside. The parking garages on 2nd Street are great, but those of you...

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