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Meet Judy Elswick of Birdiejudy Custom Cookies

Posted on August 12, 2020 | Filed Under: Food, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Birdiejudy Custom Cookies, Custom Sugar Cookies, Judy Elswick, LA sugar cookies | 8 Comments

Judy Elswick - Birdiejudy Custom Cookies

Earlier this year, to celebrate my daughter’s birthday, I reached out to my friend Judy to make special sugar cookies as part of a goodie bag gift for my daughter’s best friends. I’ve known Judy for over 20 years. In fact, we worked together many years ago at the same company. What started as a hobby for my friend, turned into a bigger passion, as well as a thriving side gig! Please meet the latest Real Mom of the SFV – Judy … [Read more...]

Hofsas House Hotel: Relax and Unwind in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Posted on August 11, 2020 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: 17 Mile Drive, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Hofsas House Hotel, Lugano Swiss Bistro | 9 Comments

Hofsas House Hotel_signage

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a delightful coastal town known for its wonderful shops, restaurants, and art galleries. As a child, I visited the Monterey area several times because I have family in the area. However, this is the first time I’ve stayed in the heart of Carmel and I have Hofsas House Hotel to thank! What attracted me to Hofsas House Hotel is not only the location, but the fact that this charming boutique hotel is both family-friendly … [Read more...]

PaleyFest LA: 5 Fun Facts about Ozark

Posted on August 9, 2020 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Ozark, PaleyFest LA | Leave a Comment

Ozark group photo_PaleyFest LA

I’ve been a fan of “Ozark” since the very first season dropped on Netflix. When Season 3 premiered in late March of this year, I was excited to watch something new, especially since the “shelter at home” rule had been in effect for about 2 weeks. I think we can all agree that Season 3 is the best season of “Ozark.” In fact, it was just a couple weeks ago that the Emmy nominations came out and “Ozark” garnered a total of 18 nominations, … [Read more...]

Mrs. America: Cast & Creatives Panel at PaleyFest LA

Posted on August 8, 2020 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Cate Blanchett, Hulu, Mrs. America, PaleyFest LA, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba | Leave a Comment

Mrs. America - poster

True confession: It wasn’t until I watched the show “Mrs. America” that I realized the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) hadn’t been ratified and added to the U.S. Constitution. I think it was just something that I had assumed was already in there. “Mrs. America” tells the story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, aka “the sweetheart of the … [Read more...]

The Secret Garden: Cast Interview + Free Activity Pack

Posted on August 6, 2020 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Colin Firth, Dixie Egerickx, Edan Hayhurst, STX Films, The Secret Garden | Leave a Comment

The Secret Garden - Garden Scene

“The Secret Garden” is a fantastical retelling of a classic story. Although it is based on the book of the same name, there are several marked differences that make this film a reimagining of sorts, with a new point of view. The movie opens with Mary, a 10-year old girl, playing alone in her room. The year is 1947 and through an unfolding of scenes, we see that Mary wandering around a big empty house in India. We discover that both of her … [Read more...]

Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends {Book Giveaway}

Posted on August 4, 2020 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: children's book, Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends, Susan Marie, The Doggy Diva Show | 4 Comments

Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends - cover

Several years ago, our family adopted a rescue dog. She is a small, but mighty chihuahua and is the sweetest thing! When I heard about the book, "Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends” – I was immediately drawn to it because Miss Olive is a rescue pup. Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends, the second installment in the Miss Olive children’s book trilogy The Doggy Diva Diaries, continues the rescue dog’s adventures with the adored pup … [Read more...]

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