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Metropolitan Money Pit
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A guide to fun, inexpensive things to do in Southern California
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Lazy Sunday - Have a Holly Jolly Christmas Movie Marathon
Christmas is just a couple of days away and sadly I haven't had a chance to watch my favorite seasonal films. Don't worry, I plan on remedying that in the comin... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Deliciousness From A to Z - Enjoying Treats From Z Confections
So last weekend I was strolling around Unique LA and happened upon a booth that I knew was going to be trouble for me - Z Confections. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Tale of Two Theatres - Visiting the Orpheum and Tower
Earlier this year I mentioned being a member of the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation. The LAHTF (for short) is an amazing organization dedicated to... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Keep Cool Daddy-o - A Visit To Chill at the Queen Mary
It's Christmas time! It's Christmas time! As the song says, it's the most wonderful time of the year. I love to fully embrace the season - decorating, baking... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Tale Of Olives and Ribbon Candy - Visiting Graber Olive House and Logan's...
After a brief hiatus, the adventure in Ontario continues...So after my night at the Aloft Hotel I decided to hang around town a bit and see the sites. And, no, ... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Lazy Sunday - Having Fun with Lush
Lazy Sunday - a weekly column where I discuss my favorite lazy day indulgences - movies, television shows, books and music.So with work and Thanksgiving and... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Golden Slumbers Fill Your Eyes - A Night At the Aloft Hotel
So yesterday I was telling you all about my trip to Ontario to watch the Reign play. Well, Ontario's about an hour away from where I live and while I could... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Enjoying Hockey Despite the Lockout - Watching an Ontario Reign Game
If you look to the right hand side of this here blog you'll see an icon that says SoCal Lady Bloggers. That, my friends, is an awesome blogging community that... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION, SPORTS -
Lazy Sunday - Hanging Out With Daria
Lazy Sunday - a weekly column where I discuss my favorite lazy day indulgences - movies, television shows, books and music. Oh Daria. Why did it take me so... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Tour of Tinseltown - Having Fun On An UrbanQuest
Now I love me a good walking tour. I'm not afraid to say it. Tours are the best (when they're done right). You see new places, learn new things, get some... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Lazy Sunday - Ben and Kate and Kylie, Too!
Lazy Sunday - a weekly column where I discuss my favorite lazy day indulgences - movies, television shows, books and music. I love TV. There. I said it. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
All Fired Up - Visiting the Los Angeles Fire Department Museum
When you think of visiting Hollywood what comes to mind? Theaters, movie studios, tourist traps...How bout a historic firehouse filled with artifacts from LA's... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Exploring Los Angeles - Taking a Tour With the Los Angeles Coservancy
One of my favorite reasons for living in the LA area is the Los Angeles Conservancy. How I came across this preservation group I no longer recall. Read more
Posted on 06 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Lazy Sunday - Abraham Lincoln Meets Wreck-It-Ralph
Fall is my favorite time of year. The weather gets cooler (theoretically...here is SoCal it's still hot as July), there are apples and pumpkins and spice notes... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Let's Get Our Ag On! A Visit To the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum
"You said a mouthful toots!"I believe that may very well be my longest post title ever. Heck, that may be the longest museum name for all I know. Sheesh! But I... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Bloggers Be Social - My Day At the SoCal Social
So on Saturday I got to spend the entire day in my favorite spot - Old Towne Orange. I love this quaint area of shops, restaurants and memories. Why memories?... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
There Will Be Oil - A Visit To the California Oil Museum
You may recall me recently mentioning my favorite pumpkin patch at Faulkner Farm. It's located in the town of Santa Paula which lies just east of Ventura. Read more
Posted on 18 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Anton Ego Visits Cars Land
Well, well, here I am again. Anton Ego at your service. I've been once again asked to write a feature on this site and for some unknown reason I agreed. Read more
Posted on 10 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Lazy Sunday - Call the Midwife and Halloween Fun with Frankenweenie and Hotel...
Now for another session of Lazy Sunday where I share my favorite lazy day activities of the week. I am an avowed Anglophile. I love all things British especiall... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Pumpkin-Palooza - A Visit to the Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch
So today's my birthday and I'm taking the day off. But I did want to let you all know that tomorrow marks the opening of the Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch! It's m... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION
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