Over the past weekend, I took a long weekend getaway to visit sunny San Diego and take a break of the hustle and bustle LA offers. Weekend trips in living in SoCal are always the best and San Diego is one of my favorites, as all the locals are so laid back and fun.

This trip was special, because it was my first time staying in the Downtown/Gaslamp area of San Diego and also my first stay at a Moxy Hotel. I was looking to find a...

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you will find couples throughout Los Angeles frantically trying to get a reservation before it's too late. This year, I’ve decided to ditch the restaurant and plan something different for Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles. Although, I've always thought this holiday was a little over-rated...I can't miss out on celebrating!

Are you looking to go beyond the usual dinner date for Val...

If you thought living in Los Angeles or Southern California couldn't get any better...it does. I don't know about you, but I'm from Chicago and you can't really just get up and drive anywhere else cool close by. Well, down in So Cal there are sooo many choices and places you can literally jump in your car and drive to if you need a break from LA.

Now are you are ready to take a break from the LA traffic and visit another beauti...

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What are your goals and aspirations, and what are you doing to reach them? With the advent of a new year comes an abundance of opportunities, and there is no time like the present to begin laying a solid foundation for a fruitful year.

Here are some suggestions for ensuring 2019 is your best year yet!

Plenty to Smile About

You might be surprised to learn that neglecting oral hygiene can contribute negative...

There is so much to eat, see, do, and spots where LA Instagrammers love to take pictures!

My friends and I love getting dressed up and finding a new wall to take pictures at. We definitely look like tourists, but it is so worth it! 

If you haven't seen these on Instagram yet, go grab a friend and head to these popular spots! Check out my list of my top 10 favorite Instagram walls in LA that even locals can't resist :)

T...

I just got back from a quick family vacation to Austin, Texas. My family was there an entire week, but I only had three days (thanks to my work schedule). Over the three days, I discovered that Austin was a cultural city full of casual restaurants, outdoor dining, chill bars, and live music. If you’re heading to Austin for a weekend, I rounded up my top five things I did on my trip in the “Live Music Capital of the World”

1. A...

What happens when you put thousands of people in a hot desert wearing boho chic, free spirited attire to listen to some of the biggest artists, take an unnecessary amount of pictures next to art installations, and indulge at beer gardens and food stands?

...Coachella!!!

Last weekend I'm sure you noticed people and celebrities taking over your Instagram feed from the annual Coachella Valley Music Festival in I...

No trip to Los Angeles is complete without a lot of beach time. What's the best one to go to? Well, that depends on what you are looking for. With almost two do

1 year living in Los Angeles....CHECK! Now, I am finally ready to share my story on how I landed my first job in L.A. before I made the big move.

IMPOSSIBLE? NO! CHALLENGING? YES...
 

Many people (like me) plan to move to Los Angeles to work in the entertainment industry only after they secure a job, but unfortunately this doesn't normally work that way in Hollywood. Landing a job in Los Angeles before you move is more...

Wow! I don’t even know where to start. One year in my dream city and what have I learned and accomplished thus far?!

Exactly one year ago today, I boarded a plane with my first one-way ticket to LA from Chicago with many mixed emotions.  This was the day I had dreamed about for years! California was always calling my name and to be honest I wasn't sad or scared (yet).

I love everything about living in Los Angeles, but my mo...