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Interview with Jessica Curry, Founder of The Little Loop + Little Nest Community

Posted on August 20, 2025 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: children's clothing swap, Jessica Curry, Little Nest Community, The Little Loop | 6 Comments

Little Nest Community Jessica Curry

I was introduced to Little Nest Community earlier this summer. It’s a wonderful resource for families with little ones (think toddlers and babies). There are three components of Little Nest Community: The Little Loop – a clothing swap platform eCommerce Shop – offers preschool essentials, greeting cards, etc. The Perch Blog – helpful parenting articles The Little Loop matches you with families so that you can pass gently used … [Read more...]

Hop Around {Book Review}

Posted on June 23, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Mommy Stuff | Tags: children's book, early reader book, Hop Around, Shvona Chung | 7 Comments

Hop Around - book

I’m a firm believer that there are many benefits to traveling around the world and visiting other cultures. It can broaden your cultural understanding, lead to an appreciation for diversity, and foster self-discovery. That’s why I am so excited to share with you a new children’s book, called “Hop Around” written by Shvona Chung! “Hop Around” is a travel and adventure journey about a playful group of hoppers – half-bunny, half special … [Read more...]

SoCal Wellness Summit 2025 at Skirball Cultural Center

Posted on March 10, 2025 | Filed Under: Fitness, Local Events, Mommy Stuff | Tags: health and wellness, self-care, Skirball Cultural Center, SoCal Wellness Summit, SoCalMoms | 5 Comments

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The 11th Annual SoCal Wellness Summit will take place on Tuesday, March 18th at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Presented by SoCalMoms.com, this year’s theme is Health is Wealth! Join workshops, Q&As and mini sessions on health & wellness topics that include: The Hormone-Weight Connection: Why Stress Is Keeping You Stuck with Suzan Galluzzo Needle Free IVF presented by HRC Fertility with Dr. Rachel Mandelbaum … [Read more...]

Meet Rebecca, Founder of Mommy To Be Wellness!

Posted on October 24, 2024 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: M2BWellness, Maternity Wellness Sherman Oaks, Mommy To Be Wellness, Rebecca Slome | 8 Comments

Rebecca - Mommy to Be Wellness

Back when I was a pregnant mother, there was one or two maternity wellness/retail stores in the Valley that I frequented. To be honest, it was more about selling maternity wear and baby-related products and less about services for new or expecting moms. I'm happy to say that times have changed in the Valley and there is now a wellness concierge service called Mommy To Be Wellness. This Valley-based company offers mobile pregnancy spa services … [Read more...]

Hiring a Nanny or Sitter for the First Time

Posted on May 30, 2024 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff, Reviews | Tags: childcare, hiring babysitters, qualified nannies, Sittercity | 6 Comments

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As a mom there are times where you’ll need to hire childcare for your family. Whether it’s a nanny for the workweek or a babysitter for an occasional date night, I understand that it can be a challenge to find qualified sitters to watch over your kid(s). Not sure where to get started with hiring a nanny or babysitter? Our friends at Sittercity have provided us with a guide to help you find the support you need. Use code REALMOMSFV30 for … [Read more...]

Scribble Transforms Artwork into a Keepsake Book {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on September 25, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Mommy Stuff | Tags: kids photo book of art, Scribble Creativity, Scribble Photo Book, Steven Au | 5 Comments

Back to School_Scribble

I remember when my daughter was in preschool, and she would come home with piles of artwork that she created during arts & crafts time. I used to keep them in a box, display a few on the refrigerator door and give the rest to her grandparents. As the preschool years turn into elementary school years and even now that she is in a high school advanced drawing class, the dilemma is always, “what do we do with the artwork?” Enter Scribble, a … [Read more...]

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