It may be tough to travel these days, but it is not impossible. There are lots of fun places open for business and with a little research and planning, you can still have a great getaway away from home.

I will never forget the night: I had just put my head down on the pillow. The day had been a fun – but it was also long and taxing, and a good night’s sleep was in order. Suddenly, the blaring sound of a bulldozer burst into the room. I bolted out of bed.  I looked at my watch – it was 1 a.m.

It's definitely that time of year when kids everywhere start clamoring for that most dreaded of family excursions — the annual trek to a nearby amusement park. Even more so this year because in most states, due to the Coronavirus, they have been inaccessible for so long — and some may remain so throughout the summer.

These days a lot of people are spending even more time staring at screens, gardening at home or spending time with nature far away from people. Here are some products for you.

As we maintain our status as good citizens by adhering to social distancing and wearing masks, many of us young mothers are finding long periods of time at home with our young children. We are blessed to have that personal time, watching them grow and learn about the world.

“So I’m planning on flying up to Portland, Maine next week,” I told my friend. Dead silence. Clear disapproval. I understood that. It’s early July still in the midst of our much misunderstood pandemic and I was doing something crazy. Getting on an airplane.

Trust you all had a safe and happy 4th of July celebration. My wife and I had planned a day of fun at Malibu’s Zuma Beach, but found it was closed along with all other L.A. County beaches. Not a problem, we understand the theme of taking a couple steps backwards in a united front to defeat the deadly C-19 that has been savaging our nation.

Driving along a winding, narrow cliff, a 1300-foot drop on the driver’s side, I clung to my heart, with the rest of me halfway out the passenger-side window. Hiking slick rock at seemingly a 90-degree angle, I came to a visual wonder, and understood why so many made the climb.

Many people have been experimenting with new skincare routines over the past few months, myself included. These three brands get my thumbs up. They are all natural, have amazing scents and really work well.

One need not go down under to experience the outback, therapy for the urban claustrophobic abounds in the vastness of Nevada. But most visitors fail to escape the center of gravity, ‘Vegas, baby!’