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My 2026 Word of the Year – Evolve

Posted on January 22, 2026 | Filed Under: Food, Misc, Mommy Stuff | Tags: Evolve, physical therapy, Safe Catch Tuna, Word of the Year | 3 Comments

Word of the Year - 2026 - 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

Posted on January 13, 2026 | Filed Under: Food, Reviews | Tags: Granada Hills restaurants, North Valley breakfast spots, Rose Cafe & Bakery, SFV eateries | 9 Comments

Rose Cafe - storefront

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}

Posted on October 22, 2025 | Filed Under: Food, Reviews | Tags: acai bowl, smoothie bar, TRU Bowl Superfood Bar, Westlake Village | 17 Comments

TRU Bowl Westlake Village

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

Posted on October 13, 2025 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events, Reviews | Tags: Destination Irvine, Irvine, Roger's Gardens, Strawberry Farms Golf Club, Tanaka Farms | 12 Comments

Bench_Roger's Gardens - horizontal

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!

Posted on September 9, 2025 | Filed Under: Food, Pop Culture | Tags: B Sweet Dessert Bar, Elio, Pixar movies, Yonas Ascunsion Kibreab | 5 Comments

Yonas Ascunsion Kibreab - B Sweet - Real Mom of SFV

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

Posted on August 18, 2025 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Paso Robles, Red Scooter Deli, Studios on the Park, Travel Paso | 8 Comments

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...]

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