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Diner vs. Bar and Grill – Which One Should You Choose for a Night Out?
A night out is about having a good time with friends or loved ones. It requires planning and preparation to ensure that the evening goes smoothly. One essential thing to do is prepare snacks or a meal before the night out. This will help you avoid being hungry and getting expensive takeout food later. Food As the name suggests, diners offer a variety of meals. They also tend to be more casual than restaurants and have a relaxed ambiance. Many diners offer a full menu with breakfast options available all day. They usually serve sandwiches, burgers, and fried foods like biscuits and gravy. They may also serve breakfast burritos and…
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Planes and Fat Clothes
WHINE alert! I hate flying. I hate flying. I HATE flying. I HATE FLYING WHEN NOTHING FITS!!! Not even my fat clothes! I hate that I can NOT get rid of my 9-month belly. No, I’m not pregnant. I am just angry that I can’t lose the belly. It’s all Zachary’s fault. I KNOW he is 42 (Years, not months!) but STILL, I know it has to be his fault. I refuse to believe that it could be the peanut butter M&M’s and the Cheetos. I refuse. MORE WHINING!!! I’m packing for the trip to California (Alice graduates from grade school into middle school. Celebrate her 11th birthday and then…
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Affordable Disney Alternatives
If you’re a mom and you’re in charge of planning family vacations, there’s a lot to love about Disney World in Orlando. In fact, it’s one of those quintessential vacation spots that most families have on their bucket lists, and many families have gone time and time again. However, some things aren’t so lovable about Disney World including the crowds, and even more than that, the prices. Even when you take the budget route, Disney is an expensive family vacation. Alternatives are available, however. The following are some great alternatives to Disney that are more affordable and might be a good fit for your family. Williamsburg, Virginia Williamsburg, Virginia is…
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Ditch the Map, Download The NEW LEGOLAND® California Mobile App!
We asked. The folks at LEGOLAND listened. The new design is based on feedback from LEGOLAND customers during in-park user studies throughout 2017. Here’s the inside scoop on the what you’ll be seeing: Dynamic home screen with quick access to what is happening in the park each day to help visitors experience all we have to offer – events, activities, exclusive offers and more Improved app navigation and user experience to help app users quickly find the information they seek Straightforward Google-like map with actionable points of interest for improved orientation and walking directions Access to ride wait times listed by category to help visitors experience more rides during their…
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Christmas LEGOLAND California Style! With Hilary Duff
This is the first year in I don’t know how long Alice and I missed the tree lighting at LEGOLAND California. Poor Alice is so sick, so sick in fact that she decided to share with The Non. Why not right? So we cough and cuddle. LOVIN’ the cuddle time, hating this cough! Here is what we missed at LEGOLAND California on the 27 of November. CARLSBAD, Calif. (Nov. 27, 2017) – Award-winning actress and singer Hilary Duff helped Santa pull the switch to light the world’s largest LEGO® Christmas tree at LEGOLAND® California Resort during the 15th annual tree lighting ceremony in Carlsbad, California. Duff, popularly known as a star on the…
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MIRA Food Jar at The San Diego Safari Park!!
Last week was Summer Camp at the San Diego Safari Park, or as the natives call it, The Wild Animal Park. This was so much fun!! Alice is only 3 so, that means she has to have someone with her everyday. In the heat. Safari Park was HOT as in the high 90s all week. No shade. Just heat!! We saw animals up close! We learned about lots of great animals! We even saw the TIGERS up close!! REALLY close in the new Tiger enclosure!! The tiger picture isn’t cropped at all. That’s how close we were!! With all the walking we did, snack time was high on my favorite…
