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Mama Bell’s Big Family Cooking {Book Review}

Posted on October 28, 2024 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: chocolate chip stuffed brownies, cookbook, Heather Bell, Just the Bells10 | 8 Comments

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With the holidays coming up, big family meals are something many of us look forward to and count on. I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for new recipes to try, whether it’s for Sunday brunch, a fourth of July picnic or Christmas morning breakfast. Enter "Mama Bell's Big Family Cooking" cookbook which has over one hundred homestyle recipes to choose from! The book is written by Heather Bell of @JustTheBells10, who is well-known … [Read more...]

Living a BeBalanced Life

Posted on October 16, 2024 | Filed Under: Fitness, Food | Tags: BeBalanced, BeBalanced Woodland Hills, hormone therapy program, weight loss program | 6 Comments

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The following article is sponsored by BeBalanced Woodland Hills. This post is for informational purposes only. It is based on personal experiences and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. For the past four years, I’ve been trying to get back to my pre-pandemic weight. However, it’s been a struggle at my age. The weekly workouts and trying to eat nutritiously (or so I thought), brought very little results. During a … [Read more...]

Highlights From Expo West 2024

Posted on April 8, 2024 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Expo West, Fungies, Jenny Martinez, Nomad Blends, Original Sprout, SweetLeaf | 25 Comments

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Last month, I attended Natural Products Expo West for the first time. Expo West is a trade show that features the largest collection of natural, organic, and healthy products. The variety is endless, from food to drinks, supplements, packaged snacks, and health & beauty items, like hair care products packaged in eco-friendly bottles. I started the morning off with a complimentary latte to kick-start my morning from Coffee Bean & Tea … [Read more...]

Allergy-Friendly Rule Breaker Snacks

Posted on March 13, 2024 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: allergy-friiendly snacks, Nancy Kalish, non-GMO snacks, Rule Breaker Snacks | 14 Comments

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I’m always on the hunt for ‘better for you’ snacks and as the mother of a daughter with peanut and tree nut allergies, finding sweet treats that are nut-free can be a challenge. Thankfully Rule Breaker Snacks checks off all the boxes of what I need. It’s a healthier snack since the first ingredient is chickpeas and it’s packed with protein and fiber! Plus, the entire product line is nut-free. Rule Breaker Brownies and Rule Break Blondies … [Read more...]

February Foodie Finds at Universal Studios and CityWalk

Posted on February 15, 2024 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Lunar New Year, Power Up Cafe, Super Nintendo World, Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood | 7 Comments

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with new themed food items inside of Universal Studios Hollywood at Hollywood & Dine! Readers of my blog may recall that I visited Universal Studios with my family back in 2019. The theme park had exciting Lunar New Year festivities and we got to sample several Chinese dishes and watch special performances. This year, you can celebrate the holiday during the month of February with the following drinks … [Read more...]

Game Day Snacks Featuring Festive Chickpeas

Posted on February 5, 2024 | Filed Under: Food, Reviews | Tags: chickpea snacks, Festive Chickpeas, garbanzo halves snacks, snack board | 13 Comments

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Who doesn’t love to snack on munchies while watching an award show or a big football game? Personally, I love charcuterie boards, aka snack boards or grazing boards, because you can fill it with anything you want – from fruits, cheeses, meats and crackers. I was recently introduced to a crunchy, yummy chickpea snack from Festive Chickpeas that takes my cheese board to the next level! Festive Chickpeas have taken the humble chickpea and … [Read more...]

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