**Editor’s Note: As of July 2020, Mommy's Retreat is closed.** Mommy’s Retreat is beauty salon that’s just perfect for busy Valley moms. We all know that getting some quality “mom-me” time can be challenging. Between juggling work, school drop-off, kids extra-curricular activities, etc. - it seems as if there’s barely any time left over for a relaxing mani/pedi or a much needed hair color appointment to cover up your roots. Mommy’s Retreat in … [Read more...]
Summer Cake Camp at Duff’s Cakemix!
There are many types of summer camp options – traditional camp, sports themed, coding camp & music/art camps. With school winding down for most kids, I wanted to share with you information on a unique Summer Cake Camp hosted at Duff’s Cakemix where kids can learn to “cake it up a notch!” Summer Cake Camp is a one-week session (Monday-Friday) for kids ages 9-17. The camp will teach kids how to decorate like a pro! You'll learn … [Read more...]
Charlize Theron in “Tully” {Movie Review}
Tully is film that takes an unflinching look at motherhood. Recently I watched an early screening, along with other mom bloggers & influencers at a special event in Culver City. Charlize Theron plays Marlo, a harried mom of two children with a baby on the way. We see her going through the motions of making dinner, school pick-up & drop-off. As she gets closer to her due date, you can see the exhaustion written all over her face, … [Read more...]
Duff’s Cakemix is now open in Tarzana!
Duff’s Cakemix is a DIY cake & cupcake decorating studio. For those of you who read my blog, you’ll recall my daughter & I visited Duff’s in West Hollywood last year. We had so much fun cake decorating. So when we heard that Duff’s Cakemix opened a new location in Tarzana, we couldn’t wait to check it out! My daughter invited her BFF to join her at Duff’s Cakemix. After checking in at the front, a Duff’s employee walked us through … [Read more...]
Nutrition Tips for Babies & Kids from Dr. Tanya Altmann & Stonyfield YoBaby
Recently I attended a brunch hosted by Stonyfield YoBaby where bloggers & influencers gathered together to learn more about children's nutrition. The event was held at Claudine Artisan Kitchen & Bakeshop in Encino, where we were able to sample YoBaby Organic Yogurt, along with other delicious food. Dr. Tanya Altmann, a Calabasas-based pediatrician & assistant clinical professor at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, was the guest … [Read more...]
An Evening with Houston Kraft: Kindness Rocks!
Earlier this month, I attended a lecture at my daughter’s school. The evening’s guest speaker was Houston Kraft, a leadership trainer & kindness advocate. Houston travels around the country hosting workshops at various schools. His goal is to motivate tweens, teens, as well as educators into loving, learning & leading. Houston Kraft asked the crowd, “How do we make kindness normal in our world?” One of the things Houston pointed … [Read more...]
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