Mardi Gras Party Ideas + Easy King Cake Recipe from Scratch

You don’t have to live in New Orleans or wait for Mardi Gras season to enjoy a King Cake. My friend Caryn shared this recipe with me, and I have made it twice already. It tastes like a cinnamon roll, and I modified the icing to include cream cheese. My family and friends love it! Now that I found a recipe that I can easily replicate, I can make it year-round or whenever we want. It is definitely a crowd-pleaser. Some background information: I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but I did not grow up there. We still have family residing there so we visit often. One of my … READ MORE >>

Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year

Written in collaboration with Universal Studios. All opinions are my own. Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates Lunar New Year 2020 with special character appearances and a beautifully decorated Universal Plaza from Thursday, January 23rd through Sunday, February 9th. You’ll find the plaza adorned with traditional red lanterns, plum blossom Wishing Trees, and themed food at Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop! On select dates, you’ll be able to enjoy cultural performances featuring lion dances, choreographed martial arts, learn how to draw Po and more! Character Meet-and-Greets: Hello Kitty (Animation Studio Store) Illumination’s Minions Kung Fu Panda Po Kung Fu Tigress Mr. Ping Mandarin-Speaking Transformers MEGATRON Scheduled community cultural performances: Tyun Yee Tong (Jan … READ MORE >>

Disney Lunar New Year Celebration Dining/Entertainment Guide

Written in collaboration with Disneyland. All opinions are my own. LUNAR NEW YEAR is one of the most celebrated holidays among Asian cultures. Each country will observe it slightly different, but they all commemorate with loved ones to wish each other good fortune and prosperity for the new year. I love that Disneyland Resort designates an area of Disney California Adventure Park for about three weeks (Jan. 17 through Feb. 9, 2020) so everyone who’s in the park can join in on the festivities with their family and friends. For Year of the Mouse this year, guests can experience Asian culture through carefully selected food, music, and entertainment. I love what Disneyland … READ MORE >>

Jurassic World Live Tour Coming This Summer!

Post written in collaboration with Feld Entertainment. Jurassic World Live Tour is bringing Jurassic World to SoCal this summer! The production comes to life with dinosaurs from the franchise including Velociraptor Blue and a Tyrannosaurus Rex more than 40 feet in length, taking center stage off the big screen onto the arena floor. The production features more than 20 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, each custom built with the latest technology, scientific precision and Hollywood studio quality. You can sign up today to become a Preferred Guest and get exclusive access to an advance pre-sale code to purchase tickets early starting Tuesday, January 28th (before the general public on February 4). They will … READ MORE >>

Travel Tips – Monterey Peninsula’s Sanctuary Vacation Rentals

Written in collaboration with Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. All opinions are our own. One of our favorite destinations in California is the Monterey Peninsula which is along the central coast. It includes cities like Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. Every few years we revisit the area, because we love it so much. The scenic coastal drive has several vista points which are breathtaking, majestic, and picturesque. If you stop and wait long enough, sometimes you can spot whales. Our trips never feel long enough even though we are there three to four days. One of these days I would like to try hiking, camping, or a … READ MORE >>

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