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DoodleMi Custom Coloring Book {Founder’s Interview + Discount Code}

Posted on November 9, 2026 | Filed Under: Books, Reviews | Tags: Custom Coloring Book, DoodleMi, Jessica He, Personalized Coloring Book | 4 Comments

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If you follow my blog, you know that I like to highlight coloring books as a tool for relaxation and self-care. Coloring books are great for not only children, but adults too! I recently came across DoodleMi, a company that makes custom coloring books. You can upload photos of family, friends, or pets, and they will transform them into a custom printed coloring book! My wedding anniversary is in November, and I wanted to pick out a … [Read more...]

L.O.L. Surprise! The Next Headliner Cast Interview + Season Finale

Posted on November 6, 2026 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Chell Stephen, Giselle Torres, Indi Star, Journey Montana, L.O.L. Surprise! The Next Headliner | 8 Comments

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Calling all L.O.L. Surprise! The Next Headliner fans! The season finale streams this Saturday, November 7th, and you won't want to miss it! What's in store? The girls go to extreme lengths to perform a surprise show for the record label CEO and prove they deserve to go on tour with Diva Geneva. BUT...will they succeed? You’ll have to watch it and find out! Recently, I sat down with the director and a few members of the L.O.L. Surprise! … [Read more...]

Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing: What We Learned During Our Tour

Posted on November 4, 2026 | Filed Under: Reviews, Social Good | Tags: 101 wildlife crossing, Agoura Hills, Santa Monica Mountains, Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing | 7 Comments

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Last month, my husband and I toured the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. We learned so much about this 13-acre habitat during our docent-led tour. First off, what is the wildlife crossing and where is it located? The crossing spans over ten lanes of the 101 at Liberty Canyon in Agoura Hills. During our tour, the docent explained how the 101 Freeway divided the natural roaming grounds of local wildlife. The Wallis Annenberg … [Read more...]

Meet Neya – Founder of MomHop LA

Posted on November 2, 2026 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Community Guide, Hidden Gems in LA, Lifestyle Guide, MomHop LA | 9 Comments

Neya - MomHop LA

When my daughter was younger, I checked online sites for family-friendly event recommendations. We were always eager to try the newest play space or kid-friendly experience in LA. However, most events are now promoted on Instagram, and it’s through this social platform that parents of young children find out about local activities. Enter MomHop LA! Their Instagram account curates and highlights terrific places for kids of all ages. I … [Read more...]

Daisy Edgar-Jones Shines in “Sense and Sensibility” {Movie Review}

Posted on October 15, 2026 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Fiona Shaw, Focus Features, Sense and Sensibility | 6 Comments

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“Sense and Sensibility” opens in theaters on October 16. The film is based on the iconic Jane Austen novel. One would think that it would be hard to top the 1995 “Sense and Sensibility” version, but this new iteration from director Georgia Oakley offers a fresh new take. Last Saturday, I attended FocusFest, which is a one-day event celebrating Focus Features’ films. A highlight of the festival was the “Sense and Sensibility” Q&A … [Read more...]

Catch Me If You Can: The Musical at The Colony Theatre Company

Posted on October 11, 2026 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Burbank Theatre, Catch Me If You Can: The Musical, musical theater, The Colony Theatre Company | 16 Comments

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The musical “Catch Me If You Can” is based on the true story and blockbuster film. It’s currently playing at The Colony Theatre Company in Burbank. The Broadway musical has colorful, high-energy dance numbers set to a big-band jazz score. The musical comedy is structured as a 1960s variety show (think “The Ed Sullivan Show”) where the teenage Frank Abagnale Jr. confesses his crimes. Check out a snippet from TikTok … [Read more...]

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