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Positivity: My 2019 Word of the Year

Posted on January 1, 2019 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: goals, intentions, Word of the Year | Leave a Comment

2019 Word of the Year Flowers

I'm really looking forward to 2019! I'm eager to close the chapter of 2018 & begin a clean slate. Although I had a lot of fun documenting my life on Instagram & on this blog, there were other things going on behind the scenes. For one thing, my employment status & place of work changed in 2018. It also changed for my hubby. I won't bore you with the details but suffice it to say, we are both happy & content with where we … [Read more...]

Spa Lé La + KUT from the Kloth Fall 2018 Pop-Up

Posted on October 15, 2018 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff, Product Reviews | Tags: KUT from the Kloth, Spa Lé La, spas with childcare, Studio City spa | Leave a Comment

Spa Le La - KUT from the Kloth Sweater

Editor’s Note: As of July 2020, Spa Lé La in Studio City is closed. Now that the weather is getting cooler & more Fall-like, I wanted to share with you my visit to Spa Lé La in Studio City where influencers got to preview the new KUT from the Kloth Fall 2018 apparel line. For those who are not familiar with Spa Lé La, it is a beautifully decorated spa that caters to mothers. While there might be other spas that target … [Read more...]

Thursday Thoughts: Self-Care Is Not Selfish

Posted on September 6, 2018 | Filed Under: Fitness, Mommy Stuff | Tags: Pause Float Studio, salt bath, self-care | 6 Comments

Self Care PlankStrong-LIVESTRONG

What is self-care? Is it going to yoga several times a week? Is it meditation? There seems to be some preconceived notions about it, so I decided to look it up. Basically, it's whatever activities & practices that you do that can enhance your health & well-being, manage your stress & help you stay positive. Sounds good, right? I recently read an article about why self-care isn't just for the 1 percent. I know many people think … [Read more...]

Mommy’s Retreat – A Unique Beauty Salon in Tarzana

Posted on July 3, 2018 | Filed Under: Misc, Mommy Stuff | Tags: beauty salon with childcare, Mommy's Retreat, Tarzana beauty salon | Leave a Comment

Mommy's Retreat Signage

**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!

Posted on June 4, 2018 | Filed Under: Food, Mommy Stuff | Tags: Duff's Cakemix, summer cake camp, summer camps | Leave a Comment

Summer Cake Camp_2

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}

Posted on April 26, 2018 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff, Pop Culture | Tags: Charlize Theron, Focus Features, Tully | Leave a Comment

Tully Charlize Theron_01024_R

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...]

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