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Boo at the LA Zoo 2018

Posted on October 20, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Boo at the LA Zoo, LA Halloween events, Los Angeles Halloween Activities | Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a fun Halloween activity during these last two weeks of October, you should consider heading over to Boo at the LA Zoo. There was a time that Halloween merriment was contained to just October 31st but during the last few years I’ve noticed that people like to celebrate all month long! So why not add Boo at the LA Zoo into the mix?! Boo at the LA Zoo began on the 1st of the month & continues through Wednesday, … [Read more...]

Disney Channel Fall TV Shows

Posted on October 19, 2018 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Andi Mack, Coop & Cami Ask The World, Disney Channel, Marvel Rising, Raven’s Home | Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago, my family visited the Walt Disney Studios to learn about the Disney Channel TV shows that are premiering this Fall. Our family loves watching Marvel movies, so we were thrilled to find out that we would get to preview the newest TV show, Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors. Powered teens Ms. Marvel, Squirrel Girl, Quake, Patriot, America Chavez, and Inferno join forces as an unlikely, but formidable crew of aspiring … [Read more...]

The Training Lab {Fitness Review}

Posted on October 17, 2018 | Filed Under: Fitness | Tags: Chatsworth fitness studios, Dave Kaczor, Natalie Balyasny, The Training Lab | Leave a Comment

The Training Lab is a fitness studio located in Chatsworth. The studio focuses on Boot Camp, Cross Training & Cardio Blast. In addition to group classes, The Training Lab also offers private training. For those who read my blog, you may remember that I like to mix up my workouts. I don't enjoy doing all cardio or strictly lifting weights. That's why I like Boot Camp classes because you do both cardio & strength work in one class. … [Read more...]

CTA Home Theater & Tech Options for Holiday 2018

Posted on October 16, 2018 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: home theater, LG Signature OLED TV, Samsung The Frame, tech gadgets | Leave a Comment

I’m one of those people who spends more time watching movies at home than in the movie theater. For that reason alone, my family is looking to improve on our home theater options. Fortunately, I got to explore many products at the Techlicious Lunch & Learn in Century City. My first stop was at the Video & Audio Center in the Westfield Century City shopping mall. Bloggers & influencers were gathered at the retail store to view all … [Read more...]

Meet Tori, Owner of Enchanted Celebrations

Posted on October 16, 2018 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: children's entertainer, Enchanted Celebrations, kid's birthday entertainment | Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a children’s entertainer or performer? I have a relative who used to dance in the parades at Disney’s California Adventure theme park. As someone who has stage fright, I find it fascinating that people can stand in front of crowds dressed up in a costume & perform for kids & adults. Tori, the owner & founder of Enchanted Celebrations does that & more! Tori's company intrigued me & … [Read more...]

Ant-Man and The Wasp – Family Movie Night

Posted on October 15, 2018 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Ant-Man and The Wasp, Evangeline Lilly, Marvel, Paul Rudd | Leave a Comment

I received a complimentary copy of “Ant-Man and The Wasp” as well as promotional items which helped facilitate this blog post. All opinions are my own. Imagine my daughter’s surprise when we recently received a package in the mail from Walt Disney Studios. We were thrilled to find the Ant-Man and the Wasp Blu-ray inside, along with some other fun items! Since it was a school night, I promised her that we could have a family viewing … [Read more...]