A common trope in television shows, from live action sitcoms to animated series, is the character with an insatiable, monstrous appetite. When this character pops up onscreen, expect plenty of plot lines and punchlines centered solely around food, and for them also to be clutching some sort of snack in their hands.
Below, we highlight 10 of television’s biggest eaters, from the lasagna-obsessed to the cocaine-eating and physics-defying. Read more at Paste. Without ever leaving Laguna Beach, you can travel to Brussels, Japan, Peru, Hawaii, Italy, Mexico and countless other exotic destinations—all via your taste buds. The city plays host to several globally minded restaurants, featuring unique dishes and exotic atmospheres. And within the past year, a handful of new eateries have opened their doors, many of which allow for additional foreign getaways within the city limits.
Read more at Laguna Beach Magazine. Arizona, for a long time, didn’t have a reputation for being a foodie haven. All that has changed the plethora of kid-friendly restaurants and foodie tours that descended upon this Southwestern destination.
Plenty of Arizona’s cities now offer food-oriented agritourism, and the state’s restaurants boast locally-sourced meals. Even the eateries themselves are marvels, with a few restaurants built into historic buildings. All of this has turned the state into a mecca for foodies young or old. Children and teens will love the kid-friendly bites, while parents will enjoy the charming atmosphere. If you’re heading to a family vacation in Arizona, here are five of the best places to eat in Arizona. Read more at Minitime. Head north along the Pacific coast, and you’ll find some amazing kid-friendly activities. When it comes to the Pacific Northwest, there are an abundance of family vacation ideas on-hand. Washington and Oregon both play host to beautiful natural landscapes, in addition to fun kid-friendly spaces and attractions. Think interactive museums, arcades, festivals and theme parks.
Plan ahead and adjust your itinerary to your family’s interests, be it theater, games or museums. The Pacific Northwest has them all. To that end, we’ve highlighted some of the most family-friendly spots along the coast. Here are some great activities in the Pacific Northwest for families. Read more at Minitime. Camping with kids in tow can make for the perfect family vacation. Setting up a tent and starting up a fire make for the perfect way to truly experience a location. And for kids who are usually cooped up in the house or at school, getting outdoors is a memorable experience.
No place is that truer than Southern California. SoCal offers a plethora of great, family-friendly campgrounds. Many offer all of the typical camping amenities, are extremely safe and within walking distance of great trailheads. They’re also just a short drive from SoCal’s many landmarks and interesting small towns. Below, we’ve highlighted five of the most kid-friendly campgrounds in SoCal. Read more at Huffington Post. On a family vacation, everyone needs a little me-time. Parents might want to check out the beachside bar, or perhaps slip off to a wine tasting. But it can be tough to find kid-friendly activities that will keep the kids occupied.
Enter the kids club. Kids clubs let children have some fun of their own by letting them mingle with their peers. They can also try out fun activities like arts and crafts or evenoutdoor excursions. Children also enjoy their very own special amenities—think popcorn bars, mocktails and the latest game consoles. For truly great kids clubs, look toward Mexico. Plenty of resorts in the region boast the latest and greatest when it comes to children’s amenities. To that end, we’ve searched for the best kids club in Mexico, highlight one in each of its premier destinations. Read more at MiniTime. In a recent article for BuzzFeed, Katie J.M. Baker explored the world of ProDoula, a group working to increase the amount of money doulas make and turn a traditionally selfless profession into a real revenue-generating field that targets high-paying clientele.
The doula world is clearly split on this proposal, with some who loathe the idea that underprivileged women will be priced out of affording a doula, and the ProDoula faction resenting the idea that “everyone deserves a doula.” What surprised me about the article, however, was that many doulas are underpaid — with some not even getting paid at all. So I reached out to Renea Capozzi, a Los Angeles-based doula and the owner of Urban Village Birth Services, to explore the financial realities of being a doula, including getting certified, marketing yourself and competing with other doulas in an increasingly saturated market. Read more at The Billfold. When it comes to technology, everyone wants the latest and greatest: the newest smartphone, the largest television and computers with the highest specs. But in that shuffle to the next big technological advancement are those who are returning to slightly simpler times—at least in regard to photography.
Instant cameras are back, and this time they’re bringing wireless capabilities and other modern features to the forefront. “There’s something truly magical about a tangible photograph, and even more so one that develops before your eyes,” says Katherine Phipps, marketing and public relations manager for instant camera company Lomography USA. “… The photos themselves are beautiful representations of their subjects, especially in the wide format film, so they become very precious because oftentimes they’re one of a kind. They become a collection of moments, of memories.” That magic has inspired companies like Fujifilm, the Impossible Project and Lomography to create new instant cameras (as well as refurbish older models)—and consumers are willing to help them do it. Lomography’s Lomo’Instant was financed through crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. The campaign initially sought $100,000, but concluded with more than $1 million from nearly 8,500 backers. The camera, which won a Lucie Technical Award for Best Instant Camera, is available in both narrower and wider formats and with different design patterns inspired by locales around the world. It also features the largest aperture setting of any instant camera. Read more at Salamander Magazine. |
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