Favorite things- Work out apparel

Okay...so I may not be the most athetic or in shape person... but I do understand the importance of having high quality athletic apparel.  I love yoga... I think it is hard but something you do at your own pace and each class you are allowed to push yourself farther then you think you can go.

I love finding out wow you are stronger than you think you are, you can do that pose...and you can hold it...and next time... you can push the pose even farther.

LuLu Lemon makes great apparel for yoga as well as other exercise you do.  Dancers..you should come here too.

Its a bit expensive, but the clothes last forever and are very comfy, and high quality.  Plus yoga pants give you the nicest looking tush...so worth it.  Oh and this is not just for ladies...they have stuff for guys too...

and accessories like yoga mats, water bottles, gloves and bags.

So check out their website...they have stores locally or you can order online... if you still need to buy for the loved ones in your life...or yourself... cause really...this place is awesome... who could pass it up?

OMG... how to keep the state parks open now?

Did you vote?
I hope you did.

So... I am a bit upset at a certain prop in CA not being passed...
Prop 21...no not 19... 21.

Prop 21 was a tax on Californians to help keep State parks funded, so they can a. stay open, b. keep employees working at the parks, c. keep the parks clean and d. keep the parks safe.


In the last couple of years California politicians, have found ways to get out of the budget crisis... this is by cutting the State park budget.  This means that parks have been closed part time, and they have less employees.

Now... as a native to California I dont like that.....
I grew up going to these parks.  I want my kids to be able to go to these parks.

So what would have happened had 21 passed... is that Californians would have paid an extra $18 a year, and with that you got free admission and parking to any CA State park.
Now personally I dont think that is too much to pay... if you break it down its $1.50 a month....
$1.50 a month to keep jobs in CA
$1.50 a month to keep parks OPEN
$1.50 a month to keep parks clean
$1.50 a month to keep parks safe


So... because this didnt pass... I am now on "We must help the parks mode"
So... my friend Kelly showed me a link about how the parks in a crisis...and on that same site... I found a link to donate money to....

So here is the link... please DONATE!!!!!
and pass this link on... we need to keep the parks open.
How many of like to camp, like to hike, like to be out in the great outdoors?
Well.. the great outdoors needs your help.


so please donate...
or you can shop on their site...and buy goods that will help support the parks


Sonoma State Beach

Armstrong Redwoods State Park

Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park

Anza- Borrego Desert State Park

Emerald Bay State Park

Cayucos State Beach

Angel Island State Park

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park

Point Lobos State Reserve

Montana De Oro State Park

Please dont let us lose this beauty.

Im sorry this blog is soooo preachy... I am just a true believer of doing things....and saving the beauty of our state is doing something.

Pasadena Wine Festival

Hey...so Saturday is the Pasadena Wine Festival.

There will be 100+ wines to try
Food Trucks
and
Live Jazz and Salsa under the stars


FUN!!!!
Love it!

Plus... it will be at the beautiful L.A. County Arboretum.  If you have never been you should go just to see the awesome grounds.

This sounds like a nice calm way to spend a Saturday afternoon/evening.
It will make you feel like you live in one of those small towns that actually has a "community" feeling.
Sadly this is not one for the kiddies....its 21+ only.

Tickets are between $28-$85 depending on what kind of wine experience you want.
Check out the website for more info.

Fall is almost here!!!!

So Fall is kind of upon us... its just so hot out its hard to tell.
Well...
I think that means it is time to go Apple Picking!!!!! I mean how Fallish is that!!!!!??????
I have had friends who go every year... it always sounded so East Coast to me...and I twinge of jealousy would set in that I was never invited... so I decided to do some research and find some info on Apple Picking in SoCal!!!!

and I hit the Jack Pot!!!!!

Sky Meadow Farms!!!! in some place called Leona Valley....
was not sure where that was... so I mapped it... it's near Lancaster and Palmdale..so not too far away.

Sky Meadow sounds awesome, its family owned and operated, and they have all kinds of stuff you can pick yourself:

Cherries- June
Apricots- June/July
Apples- August- November
Peaches- September- October

So... we are just in time for Apples and Peaches!!!!!

Sky Meadow is open Sat and Sun only from 9am-5pm, but ask that you call before you head up just to confirm their schedule, and make sure they are open that day.

So I cannot wait to go pick some apples!!!! I imagine they taste so much better if you pick your own!!!!


This is a perfect fall activity and would also be a great annual event.

Strut your Mutt!!!

How cute is that???? I mean come on!!!!!
Strut your Mutt!!!!!

So adorable... I wanna go and I don't even have a dog.


Sunday morning in Santa Monica the Best Friends Animal Society is putting on a walk to help end animal homelessness in Los Angeles.
The walk is only a mile, and is leisurely.  This is not a race... I mean it could be... but the point of this is to raise money, bring out your doggies in their doggy best and have some fun.

The walk starts and ends in the parking lot next to the Santa Monica Pier... and after the walk there are gonna be all kinds of booths for both humans and their dogs.  I hear there will be massage, doggie yoga, music, food and all kind of giveaways.

This is an early bird activity... the walk is at 830am... registration begins at 630am that morning and is $35... and you get a Strutt your Mutt T shirt!!! Score!!!!

There are a ton more details on their site!!!! Check it out.

The Last Cemetery screening of the summer!!!!! Oh No.

And I didn't attend one screening this Summer.

Shame on me... well at least the hubby made it to one. I've been a busy Little Miss.... been working...and working on getting work.

Anyways, this coming Saturday is the last Screening at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.... and its is a doozy. They will be screening Night of the Living Dead. Yep, a horror flick... not for everyone... but should be a lot of fun to watch in such a large group of people, in such a place!!!!

Its always a good time... gotta go early cause these screenings are popular... and I have no doubt this one will be as well... oh and when I say early... I mean at least 2 hours...

sucks I know...

but the good thing... you can bring in blankets, low to the ground chairs, food, beverage, and yes that includes alcohol. So, you can eat while you wait and chat and stuff... meet some new friends as they wait in line...in front and behind you.

Oh yeah, one suggestion... it gets cold laying on the grass at night...so bring layers!!!

Gates open at 6:30pm

Move is at 8pm

Tickets by donation (Suggested $10)

Check out their website for more info.

Malibu Wines!!!

Hey all...
Its been a while... I know...

But this post should make up for it... cause its awesome... it includes several really cool things.

1. Wine

2. Movies and or Music

3. Being outdoors


See... told you. The AWESOMENESS can now begin.


So... Malibu Wines.. in the hills north of Santa Monica
They do Wine tastings... ummm.. yummm...
each flight is between $10- $12 and includes 4 tastes.

They do tastings every day starting at 11am
Sun- Wed- open till 6pm
Thursday- movie night... so open till movies end
Friday and Saturday open till 9pm

The Movie nights are pretty cool... they are every Thursday at 7pm

Some of the upcoming flicks: The Maltese Falcon, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, BladeRunner and Singing in the Rain!!!!

If you want to get a wine tasting in before a film, make sure you get there by 5:30!!!!

Then you can do your tasting, buy a bottle, pull out a picnic and a blanket and get all settled in before the movie starts.

If Thursday is not your night... maybe a live music night?
Friday and Saturday they have live music at 7pm
Saturday and Sunday they have an afternoon show as well, at 1pm

Okay..so yeah... whos coming with me?
I am thinking an afternoon of live music... and some wine sounds good.


Be sure to check their website for all of their events and info on live music and movies.

Take A Hike!!!!

No Seriously,

Take a hike.

Why not, there are so many great trails here in SoCal there is bound to be one you have never been on before. There are some breathtaking views once you get to the top. Depending on where you hike you have great views of Mailbu and the ocean, great views of the city, great views of the Valley and beyond. One of my favorites is the hike up to the Observatory its a great one that is only about 3 miles round trip, and once you get to the top you have access to the observatory and all it has to offer. The hikes over in the Santa Monica Mountains are gorgeous, but tough. Once you get to the top though you forget about all the blood, sweat and tears you shed on your way up.

But the hike I am talking about today is I guess what you would call a destination hike. I have heard about this hike and have not done it yet, I plan on doing it this week with the hubby... cause why not!!!

Anyways, I am told there is a hike to The Giving Tree.

Yes.... The GIVING TREE!!!!!

I am intrigued...and now that the weather is super sunny I wanna go.

Here are the directions:

1. Off of Franklin turn north on Canyon Drive, it is one block East of Bronson.

2. Follow Canyon Dr. past the gates to Griffith Park, keep driving until you cannot drive any further.

3. Start the walking trail. ( I will update this with more info once I do the hike)

4. Apparently there will be a dragon on the right.

5. Keep going as you pass an open field.

6. You will see a small brook, follow the path as it winds around, you will be able to see the Hollywood Sign.

7.The trail should open up, keep going, just as you go around another corner on the right, on the side of the cliffs edge you will see the tree. The tree is overgrown, with branches touching the ground.

8. You know you have found the right tree when you see a red box at the foot of the tree.

9. Leave your thoughts, prayers whatever it is you would like to leave, with the tree.

I am super curious about this hike.

I dont think its a difficult one, but who knows I could be shocked.... I'll keep you posted on the hike.

I'm Excited I might take my book up there and read it to the tree.... but then that probably sounds a bit crazy.

Anyways.... Go take a hike!!!!

If anyone has any favorite Hikes, I would love to know about them, I'm trying to spend more time outdoors.