A QUICK GUIDE TO MALIBU
Glitter & Mud
by Vanessa Rivers
2y ago
Known for its glamorous beach homes, celebrity sightings, and beautiful beaches, Malibu is an ideal destination for a seaside escape. Malibu is ideally located just west of Los Angeles, on the southern coast of California, and offers and an array of activities to do outdoors along with great restaurants and shopping. I live in Malibu, so with my knowledge from being a local for the past three years, here’s a quick Malibu guide, to help you make the most of your visit to this iconic beach destination. WHERE TO STAY IN MALIBU Renting a beach home in Malibu is a fun way to vacation like a ce ..read more
Visit website
10 OF THE BEST U.S. NATIONAL PARKS
Glitter & Mud
by Vanessa Rivers
2y ago
The United States is incredibly diverse and beautiful, and home to 423 national parks! The U.S. national park system spans across more than 84 million acres, with parks in each of our 50 states. There is no better time to get outside, reconnect with nature, and explore our breathtaking country. Here’s my guide to 10 of the best U.S. national parks. 1) Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is a stunning national park, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is arguably one of the beautiful parks in California, with incredibly gorgeous views. Yosemite offers excellent h ..read more
Visit website
15 CENTRAL COAST BEACH TOWNS NOT TO MISS
Glitter & Mud
by Vanessa Rivers
2y ago
The Central Coast of California is an often underrated destination with sunny weather, great hiking, and beautiful uncrowded beaches. California’s Central Coast spans the coastal region between Point Mugu (Los Angeles County) and Monterey Bay and includes the rugged, undeveloped stretch of coastline known as Big Sur. These coastal towns are stunning and filled with California’s hidden gems. Here you’ll enjoy fun outdoor activities, excellent restaurants, boutique hotels, and of course a plethora of alluring beaches. Here’s my guide to 15 Central Coast beach towns not to miss! 1)  ..read more
Visit website
HOME VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR
Glitter & Mud
by Vanessa Rivers
2y ago
In celebration of Earth Month, I am excited to share a new, eco-friendly gift idea with you! Recently I was invited to try out HomeVolunteer and I was impressed by their dedication to making the world a better place through their engaging, unique, experience kits. HomeVolunteer allows you to learn about important causes through hands-on experience and it gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact – all from your home. Here is why I love HomeVolunteer experiences and why you’ll love them too! WHAT IS HOME VOLUNTEER? Ben Sampson and Andy VandenBerg, the co-founders of HomeVolunteer an ..read more
Visit website
THE 5 BEST HOTELS IN MALIBU
Glitter & Mud
by Vanessa Rivers
2y ago
Beautiful beaches, celebrity sightings, and glamorous ocean front homes attract people from around the world to the 21 miles of scenic coastline that makes up Malibu. This picturesque beach town, which sits west of Los Angeles, offers a lot to see and do and is an ideal destination for a seaside getaway. I have lived in Malibu for over two years, so with my insight being somewhat of a local, here are the 5 best hotels in Malibu. SURFRIDER MALIBU The Surfrider Malibu is a 20 room beach house located on iconic PCH highway across the street from Malibu pier and iconic Surfrider Beach. This b ..read more
Visit website
10 FUN THINGS TO DO IN LONDON WITH KIDS
Glitter & Mud
by Vanessa Rivers
2y ago
After a year of not being able to travel, like many of you, I am eager for international travel to open back up. While we’re waiting, it’s a great time to plan a dream vacation to Europe and no trip abroad is complete without at least a few days in London! I lived in London for almost seven years. It’s a wonderful family destination, rich with history, culture and charm. As a former “local”, a mom, and a lover of this incredible city, I put together this list of fun things to do in London with kids to help you make the most of your family getaway in England. Cheers! 1) SCIENCE MUSEUM The Londo ..read more
Visit website
DISCOVERING UNIQUE WALL ART AT FINE ART AMERICA
Glitter & Mud
by Vanessa Rivers
2y ago
If you’re looking for unique art look no further – Fine Art America has your walls covered! Based in Santa Monica, California, Fine Art America is the world’s largest art marketplace and print-on-demand technology company. Since the company’s inception in 2006, they’ve been helping artists sell wall art, home decor, apparel, canvas prints, posters, tapestries, art prints and other unique art products. Fine Art America is proud to support and empower hundreds of thousands of artists, photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, and iconic brands by giving them a supportive hom ..read more
Visit website
30 THINGS TO DO IN MALIBU
Glitter & Mud
by Vanessa Rivers
2y ago
Beautiful beaches, celebrity sightings and glamorous ocean front homes attract people from around the world to the 21 miles of scenic coastline that makes up Malibu. But this picturesque beach town, that sits west of Los Angeles, also offers a lot to see and do. There are an array of activities to do outdoors in Malibu, and as someone who has lived here for over two years, I want to share my local’s insight with you, to help you make the most of your visit. Here are 30 things to do in Malibu! 30 Things To Do In Malibu 1) Have A Picnic At Surfrider Beach Surfrider Beach is the perfect place to ..read more
Visit website
WHERE TO STAY IN NORTH LAKE TAHOE: CABIN REVIEW
Glitter & Mud
by Vanessa Rivers
2y ago
Lake Tahoe is arguably one of the most beautiful places in all of California. I lived in North Lake Tahoe for a winter season during college and taught skiing and snowboarding at Northstar Resort. I lived in Carnelian Bay and loved it so when I was planning our family getaway this summer I was drawn to booking a cabin in Carnelian Bay in North Lake Tahoe which is in my opinion, the most beautiful, pristine area on the lake. CARNELIAN BAY CABIN REVIEW For our week-long family getaway, I booked a six-bedroom contemporary Carnelian Bay cabin. Upon arrival, it was excited to find that the cabin wa ..read more
Visit website
8 WAYS TO HAVE A FAMILY STAYCATION AT HOME
Glitter & Mud
by Vanessa Rivers
2y ago
I hope you are staying safe and staying at home during this difficult time. Being stuck at home with young children can be tough. My family has been in quarantine at our home in Malibu for almost two months. (The world feels so crazy right now!) At first, it was fairly easy to keep my daughter, Sadie (almost 3), occupied but now after nearly eight weeks of not leaving our house, she is getting pretty antsy. Sadie has been to seven countries already and loves to travel and keeps asking… “When can we go to Jamaica again? When can we go back to Aspen to ski? When can we go back to Hawaii?” So I’v ..read more
Visit website

Follow Glitter & Mud on FeedSpot

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
OR