Now as co-host of Hallmark Channel’s Emmy-nominated “Home & Family” program, and with more than 17 years rubbing elbows with Hollywood A-listers as co-host of “Entertainment Tonight,” Mark Steines knows a thing or two about living the good life. Given he’s enjoyed an esteemed TV career that’s not only survived, but thrived, for more than […]

Award-winning actress Kerry Cahill, most recently seen in the Terminator Genisys blockbuster, may just be one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood. With no less than seven films currently in pre- or post-production (according to IMDB), and with confirmed castings in the new top-rated television show Zoo, and upcoming films The Runner (with Nicolas Cage), […]

When I first heard about the availability of curved TVs I got excited. I’m definitely a gadget girl and love movies, so the idea of a more immersive at-home entertainment experience similar to a movie theater intrigued me. And, curved TVs did get some buzz at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show. Now that a lot […]

Imagine being able to charge anything you want to your credit card, from a McLaren to your kid’s college tuition. One company—Plastiq—has made this elevated shopping experience a reality. This new and unique service allows you to pay for things with your credit or debit card that you normally couldn’t…things like real estate and country […]

San Diego boasts its fair share of philanthropic events. On an impressively regular basis both residents and businesses throughout the county attend, or otherwise support, the litany of galas, cocktail and dinner receptions, auctions and other high-end affairs where they open their hearts, and their proverbial pocketbooks, to benefit the greater good. There’s one event […]

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 […]

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.