Summerfest by Loews Hotels kicked off the new season with curated offerings that are designed to attract guests of all ages and lifestyles at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, in Tucson, AZ. Available through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 5), the summer-themed activations infuse signature elements of Tucson, including: SelvaRey cocktails with prickly pear syrup, locally-crafted mocktails…
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Charrovida Reopens with Plant Plus+ Menu
Read moreCharrovida reopened with a Plant Plus+ refreshed menu and lower prices. After a two-month closure, guests can now join the restaurant for limited dine-in and patio seating, take-out or curbside pick-up. Prior to COVID, Charrovida was a spot I regularly visited because of its menu and location at the Casas Adobes Plaza. When I lived…
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New Logo and Website
Read moreHappily Pink is something I’ve been working on for nearly five years! Naturally, it was time for a new logo and website. I cannot give enough thanks to Mo Calderon, a friend from college, for designing both my original and updated logo! When I went full-time with Happily Pink in January 2019, I started thinking…
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Make a Difference in Your Community during COVID-19
Read moreWe need to take action to keep the peace. We have the opportunity to change this sense of fear into one that’s more proactive. Ask yourself, what can you personally do to make a difference in your community during COVID-19. If you are healthy and able, then please consider helping others in need. Below are…
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How to Practice Kindness
Read moreBe the light in the darkness by helping others, so that light can grow into something greater and brighter. When we practice kindness, it is not only contagious but linked to a greater happiness. By doing our own part, we have the opportunity to better the world. A research team led by neuroscientist Jorge Moll…
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Tsukiji Fish Market
Read moreAt the corner of Shin-Ohashi-dori and Harumi dori, is one of the most iconic spots in Tokyo: Tsukiji Market. Merchants line the narrow alleyways to offer seafood and produce. The bustling atmosphere leaves you enthralled and eager to taste everything at this fish market. You won’t be disappointed in the adventure of it all. I…
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Tokyo to Mount Fuji Day Trip
Read moreSometimes spontaneous decisions result in the best outcomes. Our Tokyo to Mount Fuji day trip was no exception! We weren’t sure if we’d get crystal-clear skies, however, life is too short. It’s better to take your chances instead of being left to wonder “what if?” An Idea As Alex and I sought shelter from the…
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The Ritz-Carlton Charity Dinner
Read moreThe Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain serves Tucson through their Community Footprints Program. This year, newly-appointed executive chef Emily Dillport and the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain hosted the Breast Cancer Charity Wine Dinner. Without a doubt, Dillport plans to make the elevated six-course dinner a new annual event. In the past, the resort has supported the American Cancer…
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Botanist Bar and Cocktail Lab
Read moreImagine a cocktail that leaves you intrigued, captivated and engaged. While visiting Vancouver, discover Botanist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Inside, you will encounter Botanist Bar and Cocktail Lab’s whimsical menu and chemist-like libations. When sitting at the bar, you have a high chance of meeting one of their charismatic bartenders, Max Curzon-Price. Curzon-Price…
