One of the most exclusive and interesting spots in Los Angeles is the Magic Castle. Originally a 1909 Hollywood home known as the “Holly Chateau,” the Gothic Renaissance mansion is now a clubhouse for magicians and mystery-seekers. Here’s everything you need to know about the Magic Castle. How to get inside Getting inside the castle can be a little tricky….
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4 takeaways using the Oculus and playing with VR
When I first started using an Oculus I was surprised by the world of virtual reality. It was more fun than I expected (and at times scarier too!). Here are some takeaways from using the Oculus and playing in the virtual reality realm. P.S. This page may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more information. But first, what is an…
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An Amazon fashion store is coming to L.A.
Shop our Get Savvy store on Etsy or find our favorite items on Amazon. This blog post was written in February 2022. The first-ever Amazon fashion store selling clothing, shoes and accessories is coming to the Americana at Brand in Los Angeles. According to Amazon, the store will be known as Amazon Style and will have some savvy digital tools to help shoppers…
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What is Skillshare and how does it work
Want to grow your career or your skills in general? Learn how to paint, write, photograph, cook and more with Skillshare. The site makes it easy to master new skills. P.S. This page may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more information. MORE: How to find your ‘Dream Job’ I’m always interested in expanding my career and skills in new…
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4 takeaways from my trip to Italy
I love Italy. I grew up with a very Italian family in America, so visiting the country for the first time right after high school remains a great memory. Since then I’ve been back a few times – once while studying abroad and again with my husband in 2021. Here are three takeaways from my trip with my husband, Michael….
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