WINE 101: 6 Tips Every Woman Should Know About Wine

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  By Katie Madigan, Winemaker at St. Francis Winery, Sonoma   It’s a great day when you discover a wine you love. But then what? What’s the best way to serve, store, or bring it to your favorite restaurant? Winemaker Katie Madigan, of St. Francis Winery in Sonoma, CA, wants to help keep things simple. Here are a few of her tips to keep the wine flowing.   BUYING AT A STORE ·         Have a plan. Do you have a set menu for {Read More}

Cavalia in San Diego now!!

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  WHAT:   The multimedia equestrian and acrobatic spectacular Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse announces additional performances to its San Diego engagement. Created by Normand Latourelle, one of the co-founders of famed Cirque du Soleil, Cavalia is now playing under the gleaming White Big Top next to Petco Park until December 16. In [...]

Lincoln: a guide to how Lincoln abolished slavery

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  You know me, I love to promote a good movie as well as a “teacher movie” as i like to call them. This means they are a great tool for teachers. Now there is even a guide you can get as well to go along with the awesome movie made by Steven Spielberg. Almost [...]

Knott’s Merry Farms Save Big!!

Knott’s Merry Farm Thanksgiving Day – January 6 Knott’s Berry Farm is filled with the magic of the season as it transforms into Knott’s Merry Farm and celebrates “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with seasonal entertainment, spectacular decorations including a 65 foot tall Christmas tree, and a colorful Christmas parade. Now a holiday tradition in Southern [...]

Cirque du Soleil to PRESENT DRALION in San Diego

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    SIX performances only from November 15–18 at Valley view casino Center   San Diego, CA – Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that Dralion will be performing in San Diego from Novermber 15-18, 2012 at Valley View Casino Center for seven performances only.   Advance discounted tickets for Dralion will be available online [...]

Host an Outdoor Family Pumpkin Carving Party

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There’s nothing like quite like carving a pumpkin to signify the return of the fall season. Share this experience with a few families by throwing a memorable pumpkin carving party.  You will be amazed at everyone’s carving skills and at the same time enjoy each other’s company. Mersene Norbom, party designer and owner of Indulge by Mersene offers a few [...]

Halloween Bash at Seaport Village Returns This Fall

Locals Appreciation Week precedes celebration with events and great deals  Locals Appreciation Week Deals San Diego, CA – Fall festivities are just around the corner at Seaport Village, where locals are invited to join the festive fun at Seaport’s second annual Halloween Bash on the Bay on Saturday October 27 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. [...]

Frankenweenie Review

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Tim Burton does it again with Frankenweenie. Super fun, 3d movie for all ages. I love the fun holiday movies puts Disney out. This movie is up there with Nightmare before Christmas and I love it. My twins…who are 4,  sat through the whole movie without any potty breaks. They loved it! I love Sparky [...]

Monster’s Inc. DIY Party

We had a Monster bash, Monster’s Inc . It was so nice out we had the whole party outside so some of the decorations were discarded because we didn’t need them outside but it was so fun putting this together anyways. Check out our cute costumes for our party as well! How cute are the [...]

Monster’s Inc. Birthday Bash or Halloween Party!!

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We hard a Monster bash, Monster’s Inc.  It was so nice out we had the whole party outside so some of the decorations were discarded because we didn’t need them outside but it was so fun putting this together anyways.  Check out our cute costumes for our party as well! How cute are the invites [...]