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...]
An Afternoon in Paso Robles
Earlier this month, we drove from our home in the San Fernando Valley to the Central Coast to visit Carmel and Monterey. We had a great time, and you can read all about our adventure here. It was while we were driving back home, we decided to stop in Paso Robles for lunch! After finding a parking spot in front of the Downtown City Park, we headed over to Red Scooter Deli where we noshed on sandwiches, soup and a breakfast burrito. If you … [Read more...]
2025 Staycation at Marriott Marina del Rey
This summer, since we didn’t have any ‘big’ vacations planned, we decided to head over to Marina del Rey for a fun, family staycation. We love Marina del Rey with its beautiful weather, walkability, and lots of fun things to choose from! Summers are warm in the San Fernando Valley, so we wanted to take advantage of the mild temps in Marina del Rey and do as many outdoor activities as possible. With Marina del Rey Marriott as our home … [Read more...]
Yakumi Sushi in Burbank {Foodie Review}
At the corner of Riverside Drive and North Maple Street in Burbank is a fast-casual sushi spot called Yakumi. The restaurant has been open for five years and is a favorite among studio workers during the week, and local residents on the weekend. Recently I visited Yakumi with my parents. My dad loves sushi, and I wanted to treat my parents to a nice place! They offer a nice sized patio, but we opted to eat indoors since it was lunchtime … [Read more...]
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