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Happy Holidays & Saying Goodbye to 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: 2016 Reflections, goodbye 2016, letting go | 6 Comments

(Updated on 12/27/16) 2016 was an interesting year. We said goodbye to many people who had unique talents & gifts to share with the world. https://youtu.be/O6kpQ8AZSF0 I wanted to update this blog post in light of two great entertainers passing this past week. The video montage above was aired on “The Today Show” the week before Christmas. George Michael, British pop singer, passed away on Christmas Day. His music had a big impact … [Read more...]

Parenting: It Takes a Village – How the Covey App Can Help

Posted on November 14, 2016 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: Covey, Covey App, mom tribe, Parent App | 2 Comments

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This post is part of a campaign sponsored by Covey App. All opinions are my own. You know that saying, it takes a village to raise a child. I believe that same village is needed to help support & lift up parents. That village can come in the form of family, friends and/or neighbors. Fortunately when my daughter was born, my husband & I had family to lean on; however, I didn’t have close friends nearby who had children the same age as … [Read more...]

Garry Marshall Talks #MothersDayMovie

Posted on April 25, 2016 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff, Pop Culture | Tags: Garry Marshall, Julia Roberts Mother's Day film, Mother's Day Movie | 4 Comments

Twenty-something years ago, Garry Marshall directed a young Julia Roberts in what would be her breakout hit, Pretty Woman. After the success of that movie, Julie went on to act in slew of movies, including two other films directed by Garry Marshall (Runaway Bride & Valentine’s Day). So when it came time to fill the cast of Mother’s Day, which opens in theaters on Friday, April 29, Garry called on Julia again. Similar to Garry’s other … [Read more...]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Village at Westfield Topanga!

Posted on February 10, 2016 | Filed Under: Local Events, Mommy Stuff | Tags: Blushington Topanga, Drybar Woodland Hills, The Village at Westfield Topanga, Valentine’s Day 2016 | 2 Comments

The following post is sponsored by Westfield Topanga. All opinions are 100% my own. Valentine’s Day is this Sunday & if you haven’t decided on what to do yet, then you’ve come to the right place! There are so many fun options at the Village at Westfield Topanga. I don’t know about you but Valentine’s Day ranks right up there with Mother’s Day in terms of pampering & prep. Recently I had a mommy makeover & I realized that it … [Read more...]

Join Me at MomFair LIVE + A Ticket Giveaway

Posted on January 10, 2016 | Filed Under: Local Events, Mommy Stuff | Tags: Jess Weiner, Jill Simonian, Laura Gerson, Los Angeles job fair, MomFair | 8 Comments

True story – MomFair helped me land a job several years ago! Yes, that's right, several years ago I met Lynn Perkins (CEO & co-founder of UrbanSitter) at MomFair. She was giving a panel presentation with several other entrepreneurs. Afterwards, we had a quick meeting out on the patio & later on she put me in touch with the Los Angeles hiring manager. I was hired within several weeks. Fast-forward to 2016 & MomFair LIVE is going to … [Read more...]

My Word of the Year (aka Setting My Intentions for 2016)

Posted on December 29, 2015 | Filed Under: Misc, Mommy Stuff | Tags: body positive, intentions, Jess Weiner, self-esteem | 6 Comments

I'm in a Facebook blogging group & earlier in December someone had asked the question about what will be our "word of the year." I had seen these blog posts before on Twitter or in Facebook where you pick out a word that symbolizes what your intention is for the year. It can be tied to a goal or a resolution. Perhaps it is connected to a theme or something you want to "celebrate" in the new year. Can it be all of the above? Sure...just as … [Read more...]

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