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Poncho Baby’s Bandana Bib

Posted on June 30, 2014 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: baby bibs, Bandana Bibs, organic cotton, Poncho Baby | 4 Comments

We've had a baby boom of sorts in our extended family. My brother-in-law's son is about to turn 1 year's old. My husband's cousin just had a baby girl & another cousin is about to have twins in October. Although my daughter just turned 8 years old, I am always on the lookout for new baby/toddler products to purchase for my relative's kids! Enter the Bandana Bib by Poncho Baby! This reversible AND stylish bib comes in an assortment … [Read more...]

Meeting Alison Sweeney – Author, Actress & Mother

Posted on June 23, 2014 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Alison Sweeney, Days of Our Lives, Duff's Cakemix, Scared Scriptless, Skinnygirl Sparklers, SweeneyMamarazzi, The Biggest Loser | 7 Comments

A couple of Mondays ago, I had the opportunity to meet Alison Sweeney at Duff’s Cakemix in Los Angeles. Melissa Musen Gerstein of The Moms was hosting a meet & greet with Alison, who was promoting her latest book Scared Scriptless. You probably know Alison from her various TV show credits, such as The Biggest Loser or Days of Our Lives. I had been to Duff’s Cakemix before, having taken my daughter to decorate cupcakes over Spring … [Read more...]

Sugarfina – A Unique Candy Boutique at The Americana

Posted on June 18, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Americana at Brand, candy boutique, Glendale, Sugarfina | 12 Comments

A couple Saturday’s ago, I had the pleasure of attending a media preview of Sugarfina at the Americana at Brand (which is an upscale, outdoor shopping area). For those not familiar with Sugarfina, it is a luxury candy boutique that contains a unique selection of gourmet chocolates, caramels, gummies, malt balls, licorice & other delicious confections from around the world. Their very first retail location opened in Beverly Hills a couple of … [Read more...]

NRDC & the Sustainable Food Movement

Posted on June 13, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Aloe Blacc, Foster Farms, Natural Resources Defense Council, NRDC, organic chicken, Shonda Rhimes, sustainable food | 5 Comments

For those that follow my blog, you’ll remember that I attended a dinner hosted by Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) a couple of weeks ago. You can read all about the wonderful reception & the great musical guest Aloe Blacc here. The reason why we were gathered in Santa Monica for the dinner was to celebrate safe & sustainable eating. During the evening, we also learned how the widespread use of antibiotics in our livestock & … [Read more...]

David Gray’s Latest Album “Mutineers” Drops June 17th!

Posted on June 7, 2014 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Back in the World, British singer/songwriter, David Gray, Mutineers | Leave a Comment

The following post is sponsored by One2One Network. All opinions are 100% my own. I'm always on the hunt for new music by different artists. I love listening to music in the car (especially when I am stuck in LA traffic), while I am working out & at home when I am cleaning, answering emails or trying to write out my latest blog post. :) David Gray is an artist from the UK who came on the scene in the late 90's with his big hit … [Read more...]

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) “Thought For Food” Dinner

Posted on June 5, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Aloe Blacc, Amber Valetta, Foster Farms, Heirloom LA, Natural Resources Defense Council, NRDC, rustic chic, sustainable, Thought for Food | 6 Comments

Last week I attended a dinner in Santa Monica at California Heritage Museum. This lovely dinner was hosted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). NRDC is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 1.4 million members & online activists. Since 1970, the NRDC lawyers, scientists & other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health & the environment. I … [Read more...]

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