Road Trips

How to Prepare for a Road Trip ($50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway)

August 22, 2011
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La Jolla Girl and I are taking a road trip up to Santa Barbara. We do it all the time, so it’s a familiar trek. I always make sure that my car is not due for maintenance prior to leaving and eyeball the tires. However, I am pretty sure I don’t have everything that I should keep in my car, so I did some research. Here’s a list of what I currently keep: Kleenex (though [...]

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Road Trip With Kids: Montage Beverly Hills

April 1, 2011
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As we were getting ready to leave the Montage Beverly Hills, La Jolla Girl said sheepishly “I want to stay here forever.” Who could blame her. We just spent the weekend at the luxury. I went to the spa and socialized with my friends while she happily spent most of her time in Paintbox, the happiest place on Earth. We arrived early on a Saturday, after an easy drive from La Jolla. Within seconds our [...]

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The Perfect Getaway for Moms

October 12, 2010
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I tried to think of clever ways to start this post, but here’s the honest truth – I needed a getaway. This renovation has taken a toll. I felt a little bit guilty leaving La Jolla Dad and La Jolla Girl behind to preview the Viceroy Palm Spring’s Moms Stay and Play Package. The guilt lasted a few minutes after I pulled out of the driveway. The drive to Palm Springs from San Diego is [...]

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Montage Laguna Beach: A Luxury, Kid Friendly Getaway

May 18, 2010
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As you might have seen on Wine Wednesday a few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of spending a Saturday at the Montage Laguna Beach with some fabulous moms. It took me exactly one easy hour to get there from La Jolla, so I’m not sure why I haven’t been there before. I intend to return, believe me.  Luxury and kid friendly don’t always go together, but at Montage Laguna they certainly do. This short [...]

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