Simply Sweet Success
That age-old adage “’tis better to give than to receive” certainly holds true for Diana Dodge. Birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, the holidays—any holiday—I love ’em all because they permit me…
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Discovering the Children’s Discovery Museum
Recently an amazing organization came to my rescue. Dear friends begged me to babysit their six-year-old twins for the afternoon, explaining that they just needed a little “alone time.” Remembering…
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Kraft Nabisco Championship Kicks Off with Cool Events
One of my fave Rancho Mirage events—the Kraft Nabisco Championship—will be upon us in a blink, taking place from March 26th to April 1st, 2012. To usher in the main…
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For the Kids at the Rancho Mirage Library
I consider myself truly lucky to live so close to one of the most fantastic institutions in the Palm Springs Valley, the Rancho Mirage Public Library. Most of my visits…
DetailsFestival of Lights in Palm Springs
The fabulous Festival of Lights Parade in Palm Springs gives “family fun” a whole new meaning! Where else can you go to hang out with 80,000 of your new best…
DetailsIndio Tamale Festival
Deciding what to do in December in the Palm Springs Valley is easy when you remember that the first weekend of this holiday month starts off with the amazing Annual…
DetailsThe Rancho Mirage Art Affaire
There are few things more delightful to me than having an Art Affaire on a spectacularly sunny Rancho Mirage Sunday afternoon. More than 100 award-winning artists—chosen by an esteemed group…
DetailsIt’s Not Just Play, It’s Serious Fun at the Children’s Discovery Museum
Rancho Mirage has been occasionally referred to as “God’s Waiting Room”. It is true that the average age of the year round population is above sixty. But most of the…
DetailsKid’s Camps at The Westin and Rancho
If you are concerned that the kids might get bored hanging out at a Rancho Mirage resort this summer – think again. Two resorts are presenting a host of fun…
DetailsEscape June-Gloom to the Sun and Kids Eat Free
Escape that coastal gray gloom. Head for Rancho Mirage in the heart of the Palm Springs Valley for a little Family Fun summer in the sun. School’s out and your…
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