Drink Up: 8 Reasons to Grab Coffee at the Woman-Owned Fan Girl Cafe in West Hollywood

I've turned into a complete fangirl ... of Fan Girl Cafe, that is! When my friend Jen asked me to accompany her there a few months ago, I had no idea it would quickly become my favorite coffee shop in Los Angeles. But it stole its way into my heart, and now I can't imagine a better spot. Here are the 8 reasons you should grab a cup of coffee at Fan Girl, stat.

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What to Do in Los Angeles: Visit Astra Lumina at the South Coast Botanic Garden

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." Thanks to Astra Lumina, I was lucky enough to experience a moment just like that.

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What to Do in LA: Visit Bubble Planet Experience

Life is the bubbles! I was recently invited to check out Bubble Planet Experience and had such a great time! I took my friend Jen along for the extremely bubbly ride.

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Salon and Spa Directory: Formula Fig in West Hollywood

Ready, set, glow! I'm always, always looking for a facial that will leave my skin hydrated, youthful-looking, dewy, and super glowy. And I've found it at Formula Fig in West Hollywood!

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What to Do in LA: Visit the Art Gallery Curated by Street Artist MegZany at Four Seasons Westlake Village

Last week I had the immense pleasure to attend the opening night of Love Is An Art, the new collection curated by MegZany for the art gallery at Four Seasons Westlake Village. I'm so beyond happy I got to be there!

MegZany has been one of my favorite artists for years now — I always love seeing her pieces pop up around LA (if you've seen irreverent Strawberry Shortcakes, that's her!), and I even interviewed her on my blog a few years ago. (Click here to read it!) So when I saw that she curated this show, I simply had to go!

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Where to Stay at Disneyland: My Top 5 Reasons to Choose Grand Legacy at the Park Hotel

Need a fabulous hotel that’s close to Disneyland? Look no further than Grand Legacy at the Park!

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What to Do in LA: Get Steamy Desserts and Drinks at Better Than Sex!

Where drinks and dessert are concerned, there's one very important thing to keep in mind. The more fun the experience, the better! And in the case of Better Than Sex, they most certainly deliver!

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What to Do in LA: Visit Coffee Dose in Costa Mesa!

Okay, but how SERIOUSLY CUTE is Coffee Dose? While I was out in Costa Mesa this weekend visiting my friend Todd, we decided to pop in to this new coffee shop — and wow, are we glad we did!

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Salon and Spa Directory: Squeeze in Los Angeles

Feeling knotty? Better head to Squeeze! This has been my favorite massage spot in LA ever since they opened, so when I started experiencing a random bout of sciatic pain this week, I knew it was the only place I trusted to help a gal in knead.

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Reviewed: Disneyland Merriest Nites After-Hours Party

My mom and I went to Merriest Nites After-Hours Party at Disneyland and had the most magical, fun-filled, obviously merriest time! Neither of us had ever been to an after hours event at @disneyland before, and we went in just hoping for a fun night with new experiences. Well, we got that in spades! We donned our matching Hot Topic Minnie Mouse sweatshirts and ShopDisney Mickey Christmas Cookie ears, and away we went! From exclusive food options to character meet and greets, this was a night like no other. In all my times at Disneyland, I’ve never had one like this! Read on for a look at what we did — and what you can expect if Merriest Nites comes back!

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Every Halloween Look I Created This Spooky Season, From Ghostbusters to Candy Corn

Halloween may be over, but you know what? Spooky season is still living rent free in my head for at least another week or two! (Hey, I mean, someone's gotta eat all the candy I bought for myself this year.) I figured this was the perfect time to do a roundup of all my spooky season outfits! From participating in the month-long Instagram challenge #Boundoween (hosted by @thedisneybound and @bounderstyle) to creating a whole week of looks dedicated to the one and only best Halloween candy — CANDY CORN! — I really enjoyed putting looks together this month. Check out everything I created!

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What to Do in LA: Experience a Dripp IV Therapy Treatment in the Comfort of Your Own Home!

Have you ever gotten an IV treatment — in the comfort of your own home? This is a pretty popular occurrence in LA, but I'd never done it ... until recently, that is! Enter the amazing Dripp IV Therapy!

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Sweet Spot: Visiting Polar Playground for Cotton Candy in Huntington Beach

Eating Baby Yoda cotton candy? This is the way! I’ve been dying to go to @polarplayground for a LONG time. And I finally made it happen!

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Spillin' the Tea: Morning Lavender's Delightful Afternoon Tea Service in Orange County

Over the weekend, I had the absolute pleasure of enjoying the afternoon tea service at Morning Lavender with my gal Erin. To say it was delightful would be a definite understatement!

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What to Do at Disneyland: My Top 6 Post-Reopening Tips and Tricks (With Pics)!

Is there any better news than the fact that Disneyland is open again? Honestly, I really don't think so. After being closed for over 400 days, it finally reopened on April 30th! I waited to go until June (at which point I went twice!), and I'm here with some tips and tricks now that things are up and running again. Read on for all the info — and, of course, pics of my time at the happiest place on earth!

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What to Do in LA: Frolic Through a Real-Life Candyland at Sugar Rush!

“Honey! Ah, sugar, sugar! You are my candy girl, and you got me wanting you.” - Sugar, Sugar by The Archies

Over the weekend, I went to Sugar Rush with my gal Erin. We frolicked through scenes of lollipops 🍭 unicorns 🦄 popcorn 🍿 and more — and it felt like I was in a real life Candyland! 🍬

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Year in Review: Looking Back on 2019

2020 is upon us. A new decade full of new chances, new choices and new adventures. As is customary on my blog, I'm looking back at 2019 -- the year that's passed, the year that brought more happiness into my life once again.

I look at every moment as a chance to embrace the best life has to offer. Yes, I have lows -- for instance, I was fired from my job this year -- but I never let them get me down. I use them as learning experiences to grow and change for the better, and to continue to make my life what I want it to be. Despite them, I turned 2019 into my best year yet -- a year filled with family, with friends, with new opportunities, with the first time I've gone fully freelance and actually not just survived, but THRIVED.

My wish for the coming year, and the coming decade, is to continue to embrace every moment. Let's all find happiness, peace and strength in the year ahead.

My most special moments this year had some definite themes that emerged. Keep reading for a look at what happened this year!

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Disneyland Holidays: My Top 8 List for the Most Magical Season Ever!

There are fewer things more magical to me than Disneyland during the holiday season. I love going to Disneyland year round, but there's just something so special about the parks during Christmas! From the beautiful decorations to the delicious treats, the holidays at Disneyland just don't get any better. Here's my list of all the things you absolutely cannot miss during the holidays at the Disney resort!

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The #BoundToParkHop Challenge: All 7 of My Disney Bound Looks!

A few weeks ago, I participated in the #BoundToParkHop challenge on Instagram, where participants created looks inspired by various things around Disney. I worked extremely hard on this challenge and really pushed myself creatively, and I’m really proud of the results! I've been a major Disneyland fan for quite some time (I got my annual pass 3 days after moving to LA), and I'm always fascinated by the people who really DO Disney Bounding. My friend Erin is basically the most impressive Disney bounder there is, and I'm really grateful to her for encouraging me to step outside my comfort zone and take part in this challenge. Read on for a closer look at all 7 of my bounds!

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Salon and Spa Directory: Heyday (Psst: Find Out How You Can Save $10 on Your First Treatment!)

I. Love. Getting. Facials. If it wasn't actually bad to treat the skin TOO much, I'd get them daily, or at least weekly. There's just something so satisfying about knowing all the gunk has come away from your pores and your skin is left looking and feeling its best. And when facials are done at a spa as amazing as Heyday? Well, how could I NOT want to go there every day? (Psst: keep reading to find out how you can SAVE $10 on your first Heyday facial!)

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