March 23, 2016

Tanya's Daily Scoop
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W2GW: Easter Weekend

Well Helloooooo there!

I woke up to the wind blowing like crazy here in SoCal...
NBC reports: Southern Californians are in for another blustery day Wednesday with forecasters predicting winds strong enough to topple over big rigs on the highway and waves 9 feet high at the beach. 

I'm quite sure that their idea about blustery weather is a far cry from blustery weather anywhere else in the country (maybe with the exception of Florida and Hawaii) LOL.

Anyhow, on the subject of weather and with weather in mind, Spring has definitely sprung, and in SoCal that means HOT weather, with most of the days being in the 70s-80s.
And while I don't mind the low 70s all that much, once the temps start creeping into the mid then upper 70s and then the 80s it is already too HOT for me!

Another thing that the change in seasons means is me switching out our seasonal clothing, because who on earth wants to be wearing pants, sweaters, and boots in these temps?!

So although yesterday was really not all that exciting, it was productive and I got lots of work done - does it look like I did - NOPE. But I did. There is definitely more to do, but I made some headway.

And while doing so, I came across items that I even forgot that I own! LOLOLOLOL

Yes folks, that's me I'm the type of gal who buys things that I NEED to have, then I forget that I have them and then down the road I find them again and it's like a big surprise for me!

So, in coming across some of these items, I had already started planning what to pack for our Europe trip! 
Today I'll be heading out to some more stores and if all goes well I'll be buying some more things to go on that trip.

In the meantime however I was also working on a couple of other trips:

• The 2017 MLB All-Star Game Trip & Cruise to the Western Caribbean 

Photo Credit: cruisecritic.com

In doing so, I also found out that the 2018 MLB All-Star Game is going to be in Washington DC....you know I'll be there and I'll be making a BIG trip of it!

The other trip that I've been looking at is:

• This July's Crested Butte mountain biking trip, but at this point I'm going back and forth about it.

Photo Credit: mensjournal.com

​I've left it to Dave B. to decide on going there or go mountain biking in Mount Hood, Oregon.​
​Both I'm certain with have beautiful terrain and be lots of fun!!

Photo Credit: wikipedia.com

I'll be working on these and get back to you with updates next week on Travelin' Tuesday!

While today happens to be W2GW do you know what else today is???

TODAY IS NATIONAL PUPPY DAY!
National Puppy Day is a special day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. But more importantly, it's a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills.
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​On that note here are some things for this coming weekend and this weeks edition of W2GW:

2016 Inaugural South County Pet Expo
WHERE: Lake Forest, CA 
WHEN: Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 12p to 3p
www.adoptocpets.org
This exciting and informative event, presented by Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Orange County Board of Supervisors, OC Animal Care, and the City of Lake Forest. Event highlights include viewing loving animals looking for their Forever Homes, rree giveaways and information from Pet Care Providers, information on the new OC Animal Shelter plus attendees can enjoy fun activities for pets and the whole family like face painting and demonstrations!

It's the last weekend of:
Irvine Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza 
www.irvineparkrailroad.com
At Irvine Park Railroad's Easter Eggstravaganza, children and adults can ride the train through beautiful Irvine Regional Park. Children ages 2 through 12 can participate in an Easter egg hunt. Each egg is filled with candy or a prize. Easter egg hunts begin daily at 10:00 AM and tickets may be purchased to participate in an egg hunt at a specific time. Please bring an Easter basket for each child that will be participating in the Easter egg hunt. Irvine Park Railroad also offers Easter baskets for sale.

Easter BBQ and Egg Hunt
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Come and celebrate the Easter Holiday with your family at Tanaka Farms. You'll enjoy a tractor pulled wagon ride around the farm, a delicious BBQ lunch with dessert, an Easter egg hunt and craft for the kids, and meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Remember to bring your camera.

One of the places that we will be heading to is:
Roger's Gardens Spring Celebration
www.rogersgardens.com
​Roger’s Gardens is a local home and garden destination for those seeking creative inspiration and unique products for outdoor and indoor living. Fine home décor, artisan collectibles, seasonal items, plein air art, and the highest quality plants from vendors around the world are brought together in a coordinated presentation that compliments and enhances their value and inspires the shopper. Walk through the outdoor gardens as well as the indoor garden rooms and gallery and experience what all eleven of our departments have to offer.​

Photo Credit: rogersgardens.com

Next we'll be heading to:
Fashion Island
www.fashionisland.com
Grab the bonnets and bring your children to Fashion Island to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Our favorite rabbit is available for photos in his spring garden on the Atrium Lawn now through March 26.

And that's about it for today. I'll be back to bring you more SCOOP and some TBT fun tomorrow.

See ya then,
​-T

Elisa's Daily Scoop
CURRENTLY TRAVELING IN: FLORIDA

W2GW: Theatre, Movies & Baseball and Puppies

HI THERE FOLKS!! Happy National Puppy Day!

Another lovely day in paradise, here in South Florida.  

I'm coming to you from yet again, Starbucks, only today, it's in Boca Raton, not Long Island.

3 OF THE COUSINS TOGETHER THIS MORNING

With Danielle arriving yesterday, the four cousins were together and wasted no time hanging out and catching up. 

They were up bright and early beginning their day.

That's the upside.  The downside is that with Nolan and Julian now in Florida, the girls decided to spend the boys' first day hanging out together, instead of going to the Palm Springs International Equestrian Center to see their friend Daphne ride.

It would have required getting up super early and heading to Wellington (half hour ride).  So, since the show will be going on until Saturday, we rescheduled to the weekend.

Today will be a day of swimming and relaxation.

I will say, as far as tomorrow goes, I will NOT alter my plans at all - I will be heading ton Fort Lauderdale, with or without anyone and everyone to see the "National Parks"  IMAX show!!

KELSEY WITH BABY MIKEY IN THE STROLLER

Yesterday, I headed over to the Boca Town Center Mall to get a few necessities from the Apple Store. (BTW - I dropped $120 on a much-needed charger and MacBook protective cover!)

I had planned to just run over - in and out - and get back home.  Kelsey had something else in mind...she wanted to join me and bring her new little friend, "Mikey" in his doggie stroller.

Boy, did she garner a great deal of attention!!

She had a blast!

Today will be a relaxing day!  Hanging out by the pool - watching the kids play in the pool and taking a dip myself!

If you are in the South Florida area, check out these upcoming events: 

Friday March 24-27: 
Outre Theatre Company’s The Violet Hour: A Modern Medea 
Medea by Euripides
Broward Center’s Abdo New River Room  
201 SW Fifth Avenue 
Fort Lauderdale.
Tickets cost $30
www.browardcenter.org
In Euripides’ Greek tragedy, the title character is a barbarian who reacts to her husband’s philandering by butchering him, along with their children. 
This is the last weekend for this reading, happening Thursday through Sunday.

Music & Movies Under the Stars
Young Circle Hollywood's Arts Park at 7:30 p.m. Free
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, enjoy outdoor movies and concerts.

Art After Dark
Norton Museum
1451 S. Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach.
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. every Thursday
$2.50-$6
www.nortonmuseum.org
Art After Dark is a diverse collection of art, including film, dance, music, DIY projects, winetastings, lectures, and fine dining. 
Food and beverages are served from the museum's café, Fratelli Lyon

Spring Training Baseball
Roger Dean Stadium
4751 Main Street
Jupiter, FL 33458
Get tickets to see your favorite teams play in Spring Training.  FYI - Monday March 26th, the Cardinals play the New York Mets!

In fact, I'm going to get tickets for this game with my nephew Nolan!

Well, folks, enjoy your day!!

-E
xoxo