A few weekends ago, my family and I headed out to Ventura for a fantastic lunch at Black Angus Steakhouse. You might remember me mentioning their grand re-opening back in November, and now that the holiday rush has finally settled, it felt like the perfect time to treat my parents to a meal there. Even though it’s a 45-minute drive from the Valley, that crisp beach air and coastal breeze make every mile worth it. We started out with … [Read more...]
My 2026 Word of the Year – Evolve
I finally decided on my Word of the Year. I know that we are more than halfway through January, but it took me a while to decide. I initially leaned toward "healing journey," but the word I’ve officially chosen is Evolve. To evolve is to change and develop gradually, which is what I am hoping to do both physically and mentally. Last October, I had a procedure on my hand that left me unable to grip things. So, I started physical therapy to … [Read more...]
Rose Cafe & Bakery in Granada Hills
A new cafe opened up in my neighborhood recently and I finally had a chance to try it out with my husband. Rose Cafe & Bakery is located on the corner of Chatsworth Street and Yarmouth Avenue. It’s a cozy eatery with about a dozen tables inside. After settling into our table, we ordered an orange juice and vanilla latte with almond milk. There were so many yummy things on the menu. My husband had just finished running a 5k … [Read more...]
TRU Bowl Superfood Bar Westlake Village {Review + Giveaway}
Recently, my husband and I visited TRU Bowl Superfood Bar in Westlake Village. We were in the area at a local bookstore and made our way over to TRU Bowl for some smoothies and açaí bowls. The cafe is modern, bright and clean inside. What’s great about TRU Bowl is that you can see all their fresh fruit offerings behind the plexiglass counter. So, for those who want to make their own custom craft bowl, you can point to the different … [Read more...]
Our Fall Getaway to Irvine
Earlier this month, my husband and I left our home in the San Fernando Valley for a weekend getaway in Irvine. We’ve visited different areas of Orange County in the past, but never had the opportunity to really check out Irvine. With Hilton Irvine/Orange County as our home base, we got to explore places that I’ve always wanted to visit! Hilton Irvine OC is conveniently located near John Wayne/Orange County Airport, making it a perfect … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Blu-ray Release of Elio with Intergalactic Treats from B Sweet!
Get ready to go on an interstellar adventure because “Elio” has arrived in stores today on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD! The latest chapter in Disney and Pixar’s storytelling legacy will fulfill your sense of wonder about outer space when alien-obsessed Elio Solís suddenly has a close encounter of the intergalactic kind. After trying everything to contact extraterrestrials, Elio is thrilled when they not only respond, but beam him up to their … [Read more...]
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