Jennifer, Author at Real Mom of SFV

Blo Blow Dry Bar

Posted on February 26, 2014 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: Blo USA, blow dry bar, blow out, Porter Ranch, Private Lives of Nashville Wives, TNT | 2 Comments

Last Tuesday I went to a fun media event at Blo Blow Dry Bar in Beverly Hills. Blo USA is an international chain of blow dry bars, where you can get your hair washed & blown out in various styles. After the stylist washed my hair, I consulted Blo's hair menu book & picked out a style that had loose curls. Here's my before & after photo: When I got home later that evening, my daughter was so fascinated by my curls! She'd … [Read more...]

Throwback Thursday – Meeting an Olympic Gold Medalist

Posted on February 20, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Burbank, Gold Medalist, ice skating, Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympics, Throwback Thursday | Leave a Comment

In honor of the Olympics, I wanted to post this photo from last December, when my daughter & I met Kristi Yamaguchi! She was at an outdoor rink in Burbank to promote her book & foundation. My daughter has been taking ice skating lessons since December, so naturally we are watching the Winter Olympics. Although because they broadcast it in the evening, close to her bedtime, I record it & then we'll watch the ice … [Read more...]

Lemonade Studio City

Posted on February 19, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: cafeteria-style, Lemonade, Studio City | 2 Comments

Last week I had the opportunity to check out Lemonade, an eatery known for its seasonal southern California comfort food. Lemonade's newest location opened last month in Studio City. I had gotten a taste of Lemonade in Westlake Village over the Christmas holiday break & really fell in love with their fresh, healthy cuisine! So when I found out that we were getting a location in my own "back yard" I was thrilled! Lemonade Studio City is … [Read more...]

Giving Back to the North Valley Family YMCA

Posted on February 13, 2014 | Filed Under: Social Good | Tags: Annual Campaign, child care programs, North Valley Family YMCA, P.L.A.Y program, social good, TRX, YMCA, Youth Sports League | Leave a Comment

This is not a sponsored post. The North Valley Family YMCA is a place that my family has been going to for many years. My husband likes to work out using the cardio machines & shooting basketballs around in the big gym. My daughter has taken ballet & tap classes from the fabulous dance instructors at the Y. Over the summer she participated in a kids cooking class, where she made delicious healthy snacks. It’s no secret to … [Read more...]

DK’s Donuts in Santa Monica

Posted on February 7, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: cronuts, DK's Donuts, Double Decker O-Nuts, O-Nuts, Santa Monica, ube | 12 Comments

A few days ago I had to drive over the hill to the Westside for a work meeting. Since I was already out that way, I figured that I’d swing by DK’s Donuts in Santa Monica & pick-up some sweet treats for my family. I had heard from folks that DK’s does a version of a cronut that is to die for!! I’ve wanted to try a cronut ever since I first heard about it last summer. What is a cronut you ask? It is a croissant and donut hybrid. DK's Donuts … [Read more...]

The LEGO Movie

Posted on February 6, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: family fun, movies, pop culture, The LEGO Movie | Leave a Comment

Last weekend we went to see an early family screening of The LEGO Movie. Did we like it? Pop on over to my guest post on Surf and Sunshine to find out!! The LEGO Movie opens in theaters tomorrow, February 7th! … [Read more...]