Articles tagged with: merilee kern

Something truly magical happens when the right combination of elements convene at a dining establishment. In the case of Gertrude’s Restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, this could not ring more true. Not only does the eatery boast an incredible location literally inside the famed Desert Botanical Garden, it also combines fresh seasonal ingredients with culinary par […]

So you’re planning an outing and want to keep your kids engaged with the family, rather than obsessively tapping away at their phones or other “smart” devices, long enough to log a lasting memory? No sweat! OK, well maybe a little sweat… it is Scottsdale after all. But, no matter the season and even the […]

The Sonoran Desert has a beauty all its own and, with the McDowell Mountains as a stunning backdrop, the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch is a great place for multi-generational family vacationers to experience much of what the American Southwest has to offer. In addition to Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture and […]

“Family-friendly” and “luxury resort” are often mutually exclusive, however, one Scottsdale luxury resort—The Phoenician—has managed to marry the two concepts in spectacular form. Although this AAA Five Diamond property exudes elegance, understandably attracting the likes of every U.S. President (post-office) since–and including—Ronald Reagan among its VIP guest roster, the resort is also a delightful playground […]

The sports and fitness industries are teeming with cool product innovations intended to make activity more fun, competitive and effective. A great number of those are brought to market thanks to technological advancements relative to the materials utilized, the engineering employed, or both. This representative, tech-advanced assortment of sporty solutions will surely help ensure you’ve […]

Once upon a time back to school shopping meant stocking up on paper and pencils. Today, this annual shopping expedition involves making sure gadgets never lose their charge, fashion is on-trend, productivity tools are on point, blossoming minds stay motivated, and that kids can get from point A to point B safety. Here’s this year’s […]

From fun in the sun to getting organized for school, today’s tots need stuff…lots and lots of stuff. Here’s a list of cool tools that’ll ensure your kid is covered on multiple fronts. Staying organized, stylish, fed and fit is child’s play with this assortment perfect for the little ones in your life.

34-year old entrepreneur’s company, Dlodlo, develops lightest wireless immersive virtual reality glasses, entrenching it as a global leader in VR technology research and development

While San Diego has no shortage of fantastic restaurants, in early 2015 a fresh face appeared on the region’s distinctive dining scene in the form of Oceana Coastal Kitchen. This airy bayside eatery dishes up chef-driven, seafood-centric California cuisine amid sweeping waterfront views that’ll keep you coming back for more.

If you wander down India Street in San Diego’s Little Italy section, you’re likely to notice a bustling neighborhood addition: Civico 1845 restaurant. This quaint, rustic-chic eatery is a breath of fresh air relative to the plethora of Italian dining options surrounding it. What truly sets this eatery apart is its vehemently authentic and hand-crafted […]