A friend of mine asked me how I don't weigh 300 pounds after all my traveling and press trips where half the activities revolve around food. There is literally only one reason: Jenny Craig. … [Read more...] about jenny craig – again!
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langham huntington, pasadena – club level
Now that I whet your appetite yesterday, I'm excited to tell you about the Club at Langham Huntington, Pasadena, which is definitely worth a splurge for a special weekend. It's basically the concierge floor and, although we've enjoyed staying on those at dozens of hotels, … [Read more...] about langham huntington, pasadena – club level
the langham huntington, pasadena
I am dreaming about the Langham Huntington today so I thought I'd share our visit there with you so you can dream about it, too. (Or, even better, plan a vacation!) A few months ago, Michael was invited to participate in a poetry reading at Vroman's, a fantastic book store in … [Read more...] about the langham huntington, pasadena
“the lobster” movie review
I just learned that today is National Lobster Day, so it's the perfect day for me to review The Lobster, starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz. … [Read more...] about “the lobster” movie review
right in time for summer reading: the boxes of books promotion is back!
Filled with vacations and lazy weekends, summer is a big reading season. So, back by popular demand, I'm offering another Boxes of Books promotion! Many of you have been asking me to do one before the Fourth of July so here you go, my fellow book lovers. All you have to do … [Read more...] about right in time for summer reading: the boxes of books promotion is back!
how a cochlear implant improved my dad’s life
Thanks to Cochlear for sponsoring this important post. All opinions are, as always, my own. When I told my dad Cochlear was sponsoring this post so I could share his story, he was thrilled. You see, my dad had a cochlear implant nine years ago at the age of 79. He had … [Read more...] about how a cochlear implant improved my dad’s life
cochlear helps children hear
Thanks to Cochlear for sponsoring this important post. All opinions are, as always, my own. As parents, our greatest hope for our children is that they have the opportunity to live their lives without limits. We celebrate each developmental milestone with a mixture … [Read more...] about cochlear helps children hear
“me before you” movie review
You know how much I loved Me Before You, Jojo Moyes' beautiful, thought-provoking, important novel, and how much I've been looking forward to the movie. I took my friend, Elin, to the screening with me and, because she hadn't read the book yet -- what?! -- I was curious to see … [Read more...] about “me before you” movie review