Lesley, Author at Bucket List Publications

Mazda3 Road Trip to Thousand Oaks

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Road trips are the best way to discover new destinations while making the journey part of the adventure. On our recent Mazda3 road trip to Thousand Oaks, thanks to Mazda USA, we hiked to a waterfall and rode horses to majestic peaks. We did it in style and on the cheap with the Mazda3. As a small family, we don’t…

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Conejo Valley Bucket List

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

From a morning hike to Paradise Falls to riding horseback to the top of a mountain, Conejo Valley has plenty of items to add to your bucket list. We spent three days in the area crossing items off our our Conejo Valley bucket list and it was one memorable moment after another. Athena experienced her first solo horseback riding adventure…

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California Inspired Food at Marmalade Cafe

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

On our quest to find new favorite restaurants, California inspired food, and bucket list worthy dining, we discovered Marmalade Cafe. It’s a great lunch spot close to home with plenty of signature dishes with local flavors. Even though we visited for lunch, we tried a few dishes and packed up the leftovers for dinner. We started with the Ginger Chicken Potstickers with…

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Bucket List Worthy Cheesesteak at The Rockefeller

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Since moving up to South Bay in Los Angeles, we’ve been tasting our way around the area discovering our favorite foods and local drinking spots. When I walked into The Rockefeller in Manhattan Beach, it was originally because of the fun vibe, but I didn’t expect to find a truly bucket list worthy item. After tasting their Kalbi Cheesesteak, I…

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Cruising in Style on The Duchess Yacht

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

If I had to choose an activity to do daily and it could be anything in the world, I’d choose being on the ocean in either a yacht or a sailboat. The smell of the ocean, the feel of the breeze on my face, and the sound of the waves come together to create Utopia. Last week, we had the…

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A Bucket List Day in Marina Del Rey

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

From oceanside playgrounds and dining to on-the-water activities and a variety of transportation options, it’s easy to experience a bucket list day in Marina Del Rey, California. Our day included kayaking around the marina, admiring the endless rows of yachts, playing at the playground, dining oceanside, parasailing, and commuting in the free electric shuttles. We’ve planned out the ideal bucket list…

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Bring More with ROM Pack

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

I’m constantly on the hunt for multi-purpose travel gear that lightens my load and works well with an adventurous lifestyle. It should come as no surprise, then, that the ROM Pack caught my attention from the moment I found it online. It’s a 3-in-1 system that is a backpack you can fully transform into either a wearable poncho with a hood…

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The Best Family SUV – 2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Thanks to partnering with a number of car companies, I get to test drive a lot of vehicles. I have my favorites for style, comfort, affordability, and luxury. After recently driving the 2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription, it takes the cake for the best family SUV on the market. I can’t imagine more comfortable seats or a better safety record….

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What Surprised Me About The Ritz Carlton Dana Point

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

When a hotel receives the AAA Five Diamond award, you have certain expectations. The Ritz-Carlton, Dana Point is one of the top rated hotels in California and the Ritz name is synonymous with the finest luxury in the world. It’s perched atop an oceanside bluff, surrounded by panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean and lush, green grounds. We arrived at the Garden/Pool View…

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Beach House Hotel in Hermosa Beach Satisfies the Cravings

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Sometimes you just need to feel the sand on your feet and the sun on your face, and then at night be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves. Rather than dreaming it, we made it happen at Beach House Hotel in Hermosa Beach. It’s only a short drive from my home in Aliso Viejo but the miles…

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