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Authentic Italian Food at #IlFornaio in Woodland Hills!

Posted on November 9, 2015 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Il Fornaio, The Village at Westfield Topanga, Woodland Hills Italian Restaurant | 5 Comments

Recently my family tried out the new Il Fornaio restaurant in Woodland Hills. It is located inside the Village at Westfield Topanga. I had never been to an Il Fornaio before, but I had heard about its reputation for authentic & delicious Italian food. As the hostess took us to our table, I noticed right away the neat pizza oven that can be viewed in the open-air kitchen. At Il Fornaio, they make fresh pizza dough daily. Also their … [Read more...]

Memoirs That I Love – November 2015 Edition

Posted on November 8, 2015 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Andy Cohen, Jillian Lauren, Joe Zee | Leave a Comment

One of the great things about reading a good book, especially with memoirs is that it transports you back in time & gives you the  ability to experience what life was like for the author during that time period of the book. There are three memoirs that I've enjoyed recently & I think perhaps you will too! While it's no secret that I enjoy watching TV, my first love as a child was reading books & getting immersed in a world that was … [Read more...]

Seal’s New Album “7” Drops Today!

Posted on November 6, 2015 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Seal "7", Seal musician, Trevor Horn | Leave a Comment

When I first heard Seal’s music back in the early 90s, I was just starting college & still rocking the big hair (not sure why). I played those two CDs (“Seal” & “Seal II”) to death! Since then, he has released many more albums. The last two recent ones “Hits” & “Commitment and Soul 2” were so-so in my book. That’s why I am super excited to review his new “7” album that releases today, November 6th! It is a true return to … [Read more...]

Getting the Scoop on Katy Lynch – CEO of Techweek

Posted on November 5, 2015 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Katy Lynch, Los Angeles tech conference, Techweek LA | 2 Comments

Techweek LA takes place November 9-15. It's a conference where the hosts bring together entrepreneurs, thought leaders & tech partners for a week-long festival celebrating the unique entrepreneurial identity of really exciting communities. There are Techweek conferences in multiple cities throughout the world but the one next week is taking place in a part of Los Angeles that many are now referring to as Silicon Beach. I've been … [Read more...]

Hearty Breakfast or a Late Night Snack? Modern Oats is the Answer!

Posted on November 5, 2015 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: healthy oatmeal, Modern Oats, vegan oatmeal | 2 Comments

People often say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I know that is definitely true for me because if I don't have a decent breakfast, then it is hard for me to focus on the day's tasks because I'm too busy ignoring my hunger pangs & wondering when my next meal will come. That's just me though because I have a tendency to get "hangry." There are mornings when it is really hectic & I'm just looking for a quick yet … [Read more...]

Meet Amelia Butler of Little Monkeys Dance

Posted on November 4, 2015 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Amelia Butler, Burbank dance instructor, Little Monkeys Dance | Leave a Comment

I first met Amelia Butler last year in Burbank when I was working as a parent rep for a national babysitting service/online app. I knew that she was a dance instructor at Mia & the Dragonfly who was very much beloved. We’ve remained in contact with each other. I remember a couple of months ago she helped organize Kids Day Out 2015, a family festival in Glendale. Amelia represents someone who is very involved with her community, cares … [Read more...]

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