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Fab Fall Finds: Products for Any Age and Stage

Posted on October 4, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Food, Product Reviews | Tags: Birdsong Tea, eat2explore, Olive + Crate Bedding, PathoSans All Purpose Cleaner, SpaLife Beauty, waterproof earbuds | Leave a Comment

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Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my Fab Fall Finds shopping guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Autumn is a great time of year. The air is crisp and cool, it gets darker earlier, and Halloween is around the corner. Transitioning into a new season also means fun new products to use. Check out my fab fall finds below! Birdsong Tea I’m loving the loose-leaf teas that I received from Birdsong Tea! Birdsong … [Read more...]

The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for Kids {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on September 28, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: Bridget Thoreson, cookbook for kids, The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for Kids, Ulysses Press | 6 Comments

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Spooky season is around the corner and that means Halloween parties, trick or treating and watching scary movies. The next time you are watching a frighteningly good movie, you may want to whip up a spooky snack to go with it! Fans of the film, “Hocus Pocus” will be thrilled to know that “The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for Kids” by Bridget Thoreson has many fun and spook-tacular recipes for your next movie night. Those who know and … [Read more...]

The Creator {Film Review}

Posted on September 26, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: 20th Century Studios, Gareth Edwards, Gemma Chan, John David Washington, The Creator | 4 Comments

THE CREATOR

Editor’s Note: This review of “The Creator" was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Real Mom of SFV would like to acknowledge that without the labor of the writers and actors who are currently on strike, films such as this would not be possible. It’s really rare to see a sci-fi movie that has a wholly original storyline. It seems as of late, the movies that are coming out are sequels, prequels, adapted from a novel or spin-offs … [Read more...]

Scribble Transforms Artwork into a Keepsake Book {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on September 25, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Mommy Stuff | Tags: kids photo book of art, Scribble Creativity, Scribble Photo Book, Steven Au | 5 Comments

Back to School_Scribble

I remember when my daughter was in preschool, and she would come home with piles of artwork that she created during arts & crafts time. I used to keep them in a box, display a few on the refrigerator door and give the rest to her grandparents. As the preschool years turn into elementary school years and even now that she is in a high school advanced drawing class, the dilemma is always, “what do we do with the artwork?” Enter Scribble, a … [Read more...]

Our Staycation at Marina del Rey Hotel

Posted on September 19, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Reviews | Tags: LA staycation, Marina del Rey Hotel, SALT Restaurant & Bar | 6 Comments

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Over the summer, while my daughter was away at sleepaway camp, my husband and I treated ourselves to a staycation in Marina del Rey. Roughly 25 miles (one-way) from our house in the Valley, Marina del Rey Hotel felt like it was in another world – with cool breezes from the water and beautiful views from our balcony. Our hotel room was spacious for us with two queen beds, a bathroom with a roomy closet, a side chair, a small desk and a … [Read more...]

PLANTA Cocina in Marina Del Rey {Foodie Review}

Posted on September 18, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Reviews | Tags: LA vegan restaurants, Marina Del Rey restaurants, plant-based restaurants, PLANTA Cocina | 8 Comments

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As the name implies, PLANTA Cocina is a 100% plant-based restaurant. When my husband and I visited the Marina del Rey restaurant, we were amazed by the food, service and décor! The restaurant overlooks the water in Marina del Rey and is decorated beautifully. I’ve eaten at vegan restaurants before in the past, but my husband wasn’t sure what to expect. After studying the menu, I asked our waiter several questions regarding … [Read more...]

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