Real Life in Las Vegas

September 29, 2009

Calling All Cars! Part II: Avoiding traffic tickets

Motorists fear two things on the roadway...accidents and traffic tickets. Here's seven tips that might help help avoid both. Continue reading »


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September 28, 2009

The Battle of the Bulge

I'm a housewife. I'm extremely lucky to have the opportunity to work full-time from home while I take care of my two small children. But life’s awfully busy and sometimes I forget to eat healthy and exercise. And somehow I've managed to get fat. Not just the average chub around the belly section but, full-blown, growing-out-of-my-fat-clothes fat. Here’s how I am going to fix it! Continue reading »


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September 27, 2009

What’s Going On By Duck Creek?

A new headquarters for Perini Building Company includes a showcase lobby and a back-yard construction project costing $5 million. Continue reading »


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September 22, 2009

Death Traps: Maximize safety in common places

Don’t let the aesthetics of Sin City fool you. It can be just as dangerous as it is beautiful. Continue reading »


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September 18, 2009

In the Lair of the Funky Frogfish

In some ways, all natural history museums are alike. Open the door and you enter a realm of ancient dinosaurs, beautiful rocks, and wild animals. But each museum's collection is unique, too. Come along with me to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum to see what we'll find... Continue reading »


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September 14, 2009

Swimming in Souls

Photo Diva thought an end of summer pool party with Collective Soul would be fun...what was she thinking?!?!?! Continue reading »


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September 14, 2009

My Saving Grace: A Mommy Playgroup

When I first moved to Las Vegas, I had three-month-old baby, had recently quit my job as a successful bartender and was a brand new, stay-at-home mom. Being home with a new baby, 24 hours a day, was one of the hardest life transitions I've ever had to make. But then I discovered the world of mommy playgroups - which made my shift from bartender-to-mom a much easier (and more fun!) progression. Continue reading »


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September 7, 2009

Pump It Up – The Most Fun You’ll Have at a Kid’s Party

Have you ever heard of an inflatable playpark? Pump It Up is where your kids (and you!) can practice jumping, climbing and sliding skills - and have a lot of fun doing it. Continue reading »


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September 1, 2009

Fast-Fingered Predators: Sin City Pickpockets

With vacationers being among their favorite prey, they infest tourist destinations worldwide. They’re pickpockets, a refined thief that roams a casino near you. Continue reading »


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August 31, 2009

My New Hobby: Wedding Planning

A really fun thing about living in Las Vegas is, it seems that no matter where I go, someone is almost always getting married. I see brides in beautiful white dresses everywhere, patiently waiting to sign their lives away. My three-year-old daughter calls them "princesses". She's got the right idea. Continue reading »


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