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Instagram Travel Thursday :: Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas had its fame and heyday back in the 1950’s and 60’s while the town was still growing. As the bustling town began to turn into a full blown city, by the late 1970’s, Downtown Las...

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Magic is in the Details at Disneyland

Last week I had the unique pleasure of being invited to and attending the 5th annual Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. No matter how many times I visit the...

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RockStarMom Recommends :: For Your Little Entourage

RockStarMom Recommends is a featured round-up series of products, projects, or places to be I discover on my own, or ones that were sent to me via sponsorship or media opportunity. I will always let...

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Instagram Travel Thursday :: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Follow me on Instagram @RockStarMomLV Vancouver, British Columbia is a metropolitan city only 2 hours and 43 minutes by plane from Las Vegas, right across the friendly US/Canada border. My husband and...

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Summer Cocktails at Four Seasons Las Vegas

The mojito may be the ultimate summer cocktail, but poolside at the Four Seasons Las Vegas is the ultimate place to enjoy them. This summer take a seat at Press, the hotel’s new chic indoor/outdoor bar...

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RockStarMom Recommends :: Free Family Friendly Attractions in Las Vegas

Enjoy the excitement of Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip without busting your travel budget. As a local mom of four under the age of 10, I am often asked about exploring the Strip with my kids. We are...

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Top Attractions for Family Summer Fun in Las Vegas

Looking for some air conditioned fun this summer with the family? I have recently checked out some very hot spots in Vegas. Here’s my list of top attractions for family summer fun in Las Vegas. Please...

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Instagram Travel Thursday :: One Day in Hollywood

Are you following me on Instagram? @RockStarMomLV to keep up with our life’s travel + lifestyle adventures.  Los Angeles. The name just sounds intimidating. The traffic. The freeways. The millions of...

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San Francisco Highlights a Photo Journey

A few weeks ago, may daughter and I spent 24-hours in San Francisco on our way to meet up with a friend in Sonoma County. Though I had been many times, this was my daughter’s first visit to the City by...

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How To Visit An American Girl Store

Today’s post is sponsored by the American Girl Store location at Tyson’s Corner in Washington, D.C. It was the best gift you gave and she received this year. No, you didn’t go to Jared’s, but you did...

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Trump Kids at the Spa at Trump International Hotel Las Vegas

Sure, you can take your daughter just about anywhere in town for a Mommy and Me Mani/Pedi, but why not treat her and yourself to a sweet treat at the Spa at Trump International Hotel Las Vegas? His...

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hotel review: Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, British Columbia

This post, written by Stefanie Van Aken, originally appeared on TravelingMom.com. The Fairmont Hotel Group is known around the world for its iconic royal treatment, service and design elements second...

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fall travel : Seattle to Vancouver via Amtrack

Summer is closing in on us, and the warm, spicy colors and fragrant fall is approaching. Fall travel is one of my most favorite things. I would classify this in my #100DaysofHappy to go anywhere in the...

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Havana, Cuba :: An American in Cuba Travel Guide

Someone recently told me that I am an “adventurous traveller”. I don’t know that I would or could necessarily qualify under that category.  Now that I am older, I do require certain amenities and...

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Luxury in Disneyland

Yes, I am a Disney-fanatic at heart. But, let’s get this straight…I’m a Disney-LAND fanatic. I’ve been to both Disneyland and Disney World, and though I do appreciate what WDW has to offer in ways of...

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Wet-n-Wild Las Vegas :: LV Summer Playground for 2016

Wet-n-Wild is Las Vegas’ summer playground for 2016! We were invited guests at one of the hottest water parks in town before the summer crowds make their way into the park. My family does not opt for...

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Do It in Telluride, Colorado

The snow may be melted, but that only means another prime season in one of the best mountain towns the state of Colorado has to offer. Telluride- phenomenal in the winter and just as enjoyable in the...

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drybar Las Vegas

It’s amazing. Your blowout will last for days. You have to have this blow dryer. I kept hearing about this drybar from my friends who live in almost every major city in the country. After countless...

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How to Avoid Summer Brain Drain

In Vegas, the countdown is on…25 more days until school starts again. My daughter is in year round and JUST FINISHED (that was annoying), so her brain is ready for a little draining. My three boys,...

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e n t e r to W I N :: Definition of Soak slides

Summer is almost officially over, but only by the date here in Las Vegas! We can still rock the transitional wardrobe through November, then our summer wardrobe only has a few months of downtime. Hip...

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