Disneyland Details: Halloween Time

October 30, 2015 // 2 Comments

Pre annual pass days (over 8 years ago), trips to Disneyland were very strategic and scheduled. Because of the high ticket prices (let’s not even talk about what they are today), we wanted to make the most of our day.... Continue reading →

CAKE Expo Recap

October 22, 2015 // 15 Comments

The CAKE Expo weekend finally came and it flew by so quickly! The expo was small compared to the expos I’m used to, but it was filled with sugary sweets at every turn and so many talented people in the... Continue reading →

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Mother-Daughter Catalina Island Trip

October 13, 2015 // 2 Comments

After returning from a quick trip to Oahu, my mother had a day off and we decided to island hop to Catalina Island for some mother-daughter time. She had never been to Catalina Island before and it was local... Continue reading →

An Evening at Buca di Beppo & Giveaway!

October 10, 2015 // 14 Comments

This post brought to you by Buca di Beppo®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The PKP Way. Every week my family and I have a designated family dinner night. With all of our varying schedules, it... Continue reading →

A Weekend in Oahu, Hawaii

October 6, 2015 // 7 Comments

Aloha! The weekend before last, Warren, my mother, and I took a quick trip to Oahu, Hawaii for my cousin’s wedding. We arrived Thursday evening and departed Sunday morning. With the wedding being held on Friday morning/early afternoon, we... Continue reading →

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Labor Day in Santa Barbara

September 10, 2015 // 2 Comments

Over the Labor Day weekend, Warren and I took an impromptu day trip to Santa Barbara. Typically, we spend weeks planning trips, but for this trip, we simply decided to go the night before! Our first stop was at Four... Continue reading →

God Son’s Mickey-Themed 1st Birthday

August 13, 2015 // 4 Comments

If you follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, you’ve known that my kitchen has been getting Mickey-fied for the past several weeks. When my friend, May, first talked to me about a Mickey-themed party for her son’s (Aysan) 1st... Continue reading →

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Summer Night Display

August 6, 2015 // 2 Comments

Out of all the casinos in Vegas, we frequent playing at Bellagio the most. We were on our way to the casino one night and in passing, I noticed that the conservatory had completely transformed from when I saw it... Continue reading →

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Summer Display

July 30, 2015 // 1 Comment

One of my favorite things to do whenever I visit Las Vegas is to stop by the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. It is adjacent to the Bellagio Hotel & Casino lobby and is constantly changing themes, depending on the... Continue reading →

Mini Night Tour of Las Vegas Strip

July 23, 2015 // 2 Comments

Last week I shared a Mini Tour of Las Vegas Strip. Today, I’m here to tell you that the strip is completely transformed in the evenings. During the day, the water feature in front of The Mirage Hotel and Casino... Continue reading →