City Life
Hullabaloo at The W
September 26, 2008
If you haven't been to the W Hotel downtown for Mommy Hour , you need to go. And, you need to go this Wednesday, October 1 st . If you have never heard about Mommy Hour, check this out. Believe me; you will want to experience Mommy Hour at least once in your kids-under-six mommy years. The big draw this month at Mommy Hour, other than the delicious mojitos and free child care Read more...
Bowling for Lunch
September 18, 2008
In the East Village of downtown lies the East Village Tavern and Bowl adorned with a skull and crossbones and glowing lanes. Don't let any of that turn you off when you are with your kids. In fact, let that fuel the games on mentality in you and your kiddos during the week. On game nights, game days and weekends this place is hoppin' with crowds out for a good time. But, if you head to Read more...
The Seal: A San Diego Boat with Wheels
August 28, 2008
Ok, I am not going to lie here. On my walks through Seaport Village we constantly see this boat with wheels and it just makes me laugh. It seems so hokey and touristy though the lines to board are consistently long. And, as The Seal drives on by I can't help but notice all of the smiling faces and excited kids in a boat cruising down Harbor Drive. It's classic! So I decided to do a Read more...
Movie Night at Petco Park
August 06, 2008
Now here's an opportunity to take your preschooler out to the ballpark to do something other than watch a ballgame. They can watch a movie! This Saturday, August 9 th , Petco Park will be hosting Movies at the Park . Spread out a blanket on Picnic Hill to get cozy and comfy for the 7pm showing of Madagascar. If you get there early, run around the Little Padres baseball diamond, play a Read more...
Frozen Yogurt Art
July 31, 2008
[photo credit: wikimedia] In honor of this past week's ice cream posts, I thought I'd do a shout out for frozen yogurt... So there was this rumor going around downtown about some frozen yogurt place moving in to the Hard Rock Hotel called Pinkberry . Pink what? Geez, the looks of horror and surprise at not knowing what Pinkberry was felt like sitting in the naughty chair. First of Read more...
Chinese History in San Diego
July 28, 2008
I'll be the first to admit that we have strolled through Chinatown downtown and in the blink of an eye, passed right through it. There are a few buildings that are noticeably Asian and at the Sunday Farmer's Market and Asian Bazaar on Third Street, you get a taste of Chinese influence. But what I found admirable, without it being blatantly obvious, was the fight to preserve San Diego's Read more...
Dinner Destinations in the Gaslamp Quarter
July 22, 2008
[photo credit: chad cavanaugh] First thought that comes to mind when hearing the words Gaslamp Quarter: Partying college coeds. Second thought: Fabulous restaurants. Combine those two and kid-friendly seems unrealistic. But let me tell you, restaurants in the Gaslamp are far more than hot zones for clubbers or the rich and childless. They have world wide vibes and cuisine that you Read more...
An Escape for the Senses in Little Italy
July 18, 2008
Saturday mornings in Little Italy are easy on the senses. Store owners sweep their patios, neighbors sip coffee while walking their dogs, and the aroma of homemade pastries seep out of bakeries. Mornings in Little Italy are a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of lifeand it just got better. The Little Italy Mercato is a breath of fresh, Saturday morning air. This open air Read more...
Big Bay of Fireworks
June 30, 2008
[photo credit: wikimedia] I remember when my husband and I first moved to downtown San Diego. We'd be chillin' at home and BANG! We would look out our window and there were fireworks. Huh? It's a Tuesday night in November. A day later the same thing happened. What? Many unexpected BANG!s later, we realized San Diego is the city of fireworks for every occasion. So it came of no surprise Read more...
Happy Mommy Hour
June 20, 2008
Mommy Hour at The W Hotel's bar, The Beach , is baaaack! WOO HOO! Can you say, Swanky Quite honestly, I had not felt swanky since '94 yet, the moment I stepped foot at The Beach, I was swanky again. This rooftop bar is a mommy vacation. Sandy floors, wild grasses flowing with the breeze, cabanas with crispy, white lounge chairsit's as if you are being fancy in the Hamptons with your Read more...
The "Big Top" Seaport Village
June 19, 2008
[photo credit: chad cavanaugh] Now, I know this might sound downright crazy. This might even sound downright absurd considering the crowds that flock to San Diego in the summer time-we've all seen them. But, you gotta trust me on this one-just do it once-and go to Seaport Village . I know, I know, I am suggesting you visit the epicenter of downtown tourism. But, let me tell you, if Read more...
Getting to Know San Diego: Martin Luther King Promenade
June 05, 2008
My girl knows the Martin Luther King Promenade in the Marina because in the later afternoon, when Mama feels like a caged lion, we run wild and free here. Racing up the promenade we reach the Breaking the Chains sculpture. This is where hide and seek begins. Mind you, my girl is only hiding within and around this sculpture and could do so for hours. After the hours are up (OK, maybe Read more...
Your Neighborhood: French Toast Fridays
June 04, 2008
My girl knows when it is a Friday morning in the East Village. She wakes up and tells me first thing. I have no idea what tips her off, she is not calendar literate yet, but she knows. Each. And. Every. Time. French Toast Fridays at The Mission is our weekly gig. Now, this isn't some restaurant special. This is a special event for my girl and I, we named it ourselves. We cruise a block Read more...
History Lessons:Before the Coronado Bridge
May 22, 2008
[photo credit: wikimedia] We have no idea what it means to arrive in Coronado without the bridge. My girl and I travel this route weekly and point out the bay, the Pacific, the ships-it's spectacular. To know something other than the bridge as a means of transportation to reach Coronado is an education in and of itself. The Maritime Museum in Downtown houses numerous historic ships . Read more...
The Littlest Picasso in San Diego
May 21, 2008
The New Children's Museum in downtown has opened and let me tell you, my girl and I heart this place. We skip through the front doors every time we visit and we visit once a week. Hey, we live downtown and walk there. My girl is not the only one needing creative release. If you were to visit just one area in this museum, visit the Outdoor/Wet Art Studio on the main level. Be warned, this Read more...
Top 5 Things to Do When the Fog Clears and the Sun Shines in San Diego
May 20, 2008
[photo credit: stock.xchng] San Diegans are spoiled with sun, that is until May Gray and June Gloom show up. Gloomy, gloomy, gloomy, boo-hoo-hoo. On those mornings when the doom of the gloom lifts, run for the outdoors! Create your own baseball game at The Park at the Park in Petco Park while the Padres are away. The kids baseball diamond is perfect for that-be sure to bring your Read more...
Princess for a Day in San Diego
May 20, 2008
[photo credit: stock.xchng] Princess dress? Check. Sparkling crown? Check. Faux glass slippers? Check. Pumpkin coach? Check. Pumpkin coach? Absolutely! How can you be princess for a day without the horse drawn coach? OK, I have to admit that the first time I saw that spiraling, sparkling, glistening white, pumpkin coach trotting down 11 th Ave., I laughed out loud. Read more...
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