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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...]

Season’s Greetings!

Posted on December 23, 2015 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: Holiday Wish, Peace On Earth, Season's Greetings | Leave a Comment

With Christmas around the corner, this blog will be "going dark" for about a week so that I can observe the holiday & spend time with family & friends. So here is my season's greetings & holiday wish to you! It is easy to get lost in the hustle & bustle of holiday preparations. So try to remain positive & remember... I know one way to remain calm & zen-like, just throw on some great music and... Not only am I … [Read more...]

Behind the Scenes at Aquarium of the Pacific

Posted on November 19, 2015 | Filed Under: Local Events, Mommy Stuff | Tags: Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach Aquarium, SoCal Family Fun | Leave a Comment

Last month my family was fortunate to get a behind-the-scenes tour of Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. We went during the weekend of Scarium of the Pacific & had a blast! There were kids dressed up in Halloween costumes & even the aquarium workers got in on the act! The lobby was full of painted pumpkins on display. One of the things our behind the scenes tour guide explained to us is how after really big whales die, they will … [Read more...]

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