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Friday Feels: The Places You Will Go (July 2021)

Posted on July 9, 2021 | Filed Under: Fitness, Food | Tags: ClassPass, Dragonfly Cycling, Marina del Rey, Mochinut | Leave a Comment

SUP - Marina del Rey_Friday Feels

Hooray, it’s Friday! Although this was a short work week for me (my office was closed on Monday in observance of the holiday), I feel like I packed in a lot of things. However, most of the things I’m going to mention in this ‘Friday Feels’ blog post took place over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. We hopped all over LA and the San Fernando Valley. Oh, the places you will go indeed! Stand-up Paddle boarding (SUP) in Marina del Rey I … [Read more...]

Taste of Universal {Foodie Review}

Posted on March 25, 2021 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Minion Cafe, Taste of Universal, Universal Studios Hollywood, Wizarding World of Harry Potter | 5 Comments

Minion Cafe

Last weekend, I attended Taste of Universal with my family. It had been over a year since we were inside of Universal Studios and when we heard about this foodie event, we immediately bought tickets! Prices for the tickets vary, depending on what day of the week you attend. Your ticket includes 5 food or beverage items (3 for kids). Not a bad deal considering most of the food items cost between $7-10. Although all rides, shows, and … [Read more...]

Meet Kaylee Leming, Owner of Honey Plate Co.

Posted on November 1, 2020 | Filed Under: Food, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Charcuterie, charcuterie box delivery, Honey Plate Co., Kaylee Leming | 1 Comment

Kaylee Leming_Honey Plate Co.

I discovered Honey Plate Co. on Instagram a few months ago. If you’re a fan of charcuterie, then you’ll want to check out this female-owned, San Fernando Valley-based business that makes custom charcuterie boxes in all shapes and sizes. I remember the first time I tried the Honey Mini Charcuterie Box from Honey Plate Co. My daughter and I shared this box full of yumminess one afternoon last month. The cheeses, fruit, crackers, and meats were … [Read more...]

Lugano Swiss Bistro in Carmel {Foodie Review}

Posted on August 26, 2020 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Carmel restaurant, fondue restaurant, Lugano Swiss Bistro, Swiss Bistro | 5 Comments

Lugano Swiss Bistro - Dipping Fondue

Earlier this summer, my family and I went on a road trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea. During our stay, we had the pleasure of dining at Lugano Swiss Bistro, a charming restaurant that serves Swiss, German, and French cuisine. While indoor dining has been temporarily suspended in Carmel, Lugano Swiss Bistro offers outdoor patio dining, as well as curbside pickup. I suggest making a reservation ahead of time, as these outdoor tables do go … [Read more...]

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...]

5 Tips to Help Your Teen with Food Allergies

Posted on July 29, 2020 | Filed Under: Food, Mommy Stuff | Tags: FARE, food allergies, food allergy awareness, peanut allergy | 1 Comment

Epinephrine Auto-Injector - EpiPen

Note: This post is for informational purposes only. It is based on personal experiences and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. When my daughter was about 2 ½, we had her tested for allergies. I was concerned because her eczema never seemed to go away, no matter what type of lotion we used. We took her to a dermatologist who prescribed a special cream. I remember asking him if eczema could be caused by our dog and he … [Read more...]

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