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The Wellness Ethic {Book Review + Author Interview}

Posted on July 10, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Reviews | Tags: Author Spotlight, Mark Reinisch, self-help book, Wellness Ethic | Leave a Comment

The Wellness Ethic - personal copy_ARC

Everyone has some type of work ethic, whether it is integrity, reliability, discipline, etc. The notion of ‘work hard, play hard’ and devoting the majority of your time to a career while your personal life is held in the balance – this is something that earlier generations devoted their whole lives to pursuing. What if you learned that you did not have to live like that, and that instead, you should embrace a belief of “wellness ethic,” which … [Read more...]

Mother-Daughter Vacay in Claremont!

Posted on July 7, 2025 | Filed Under: Local Events, Reviews | Tags: California Botanic Garden, Claremont Packing House, Discover Claremont, Hotel Casa 425, Share Claremont | 10 Comments

Claremont vacay - Hotel Casa 425_me and mom

Claremont is a suburb of Los Angeles and is home to The Claremont Colleges. It has a population of roughly 35,000 people and a thriving downtown area of over 150 shops, restaurants, bakeries, lounges, day spas, and more! My mom and I visited Claremont recently for a much-needed weekend getaway! We stayed at Hotel Casa 425 + Lounge, which is in the heart of Claremont Village. We chose to stay here because of its proximity to eateries and … [Read more...]

Meet Ruth Blanding – Author, Herbalist & Real Estate Agent

Posted on July 2, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: herbal medicine book, Herbal Medicine for Modern Life book, Ruth Blanding, San Fernando Valley real estate agent | 9 Comments

(Photo courtesy of Ruth Blanding)

I met Ruth Blanding while shopping for a baby shower gift at a boutique in Porter Ranch. We struck up a conversation and I quickly learned that not only is Ruth a real estate agent (she happened to be looking for home décor items in the store), but she is also an herbalist and author of "Herbal Medicine for Modern Life". The San Fernando Valley is a big region (population 1.8 million when I last checked), but at that moment, it felt like a … [Read more...]

A Minecraft Movie is available NOW on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD!

Posted on June 30, 2025 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Jack Black, Jared Hess film, Jason Momoa, Minecraft Movie, Warner Bros. Pictures | 13 Comments

Minecraft - Poster artwork

Who’s ready to lose their chicken-jockeying mind and watch A Minecraft Movie at home?! Well I’ve got good news for you because the live-action film is available now on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD! In 2009, the first version of Minecraft video game was released. For parents with children who are teenagers and younger, chances are your kids played the video game. A Minecraft Movie is the first-ever live-action adaptation of Minecraft, … [Read more...]

Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe Hosts Event at LA’s Tacolina

Posted on June 24, 2025 | Filed Under: Local Events, Misc, Reviews | Tags: Cancun All-Inclusive Resort, Hilton Cancun Enclave, Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe, Tacolina | 8 Comments

Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe - Cocomar_hotel image credit

Recently I was invited to a fun event at Tacolina in Los Angeles. The gathering was hosted by Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe. It was a fun opportunity to learn more about the all-inclusive resort while we ate delicious food and sipped on refreshing drinks! Since it was “Taco Tuesday,” there were plenty of yummy tacos being passed around like this vegan taco with mushrooms. I met Rachel, a representative of Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe, … [Read more...]

Hop Around {Book Review}

Posted on June 23, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Mommy Stuff | Tags: children's book, early reader book, Hop Around, Shvona Chung | 7 Comments

Hop Around - book

I’m a firm believer that there are many benefits to traveling around the world and visiting other cultures. It can broaden your cultural understanding, lead to an appreciation for diversity, and foster self-discovery. That’s why I am so excited to share with you a new children’s book, called “Hop Around” written by Shvona Chung! “Hop Around” is a travel and adventure journey about a playful group of hoppers – half-bunny, half special … [Read more...]

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