Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week? That can only mean one thing…the December holiday rush is on and it’s time to count down to Christmas! Since I live in the San Fernando Valley, I feel like Universal Studios Hollywood is right in my back yard. I’ve been there a few times during the past winter holidays and I just love their festivities. What does Universal Studios Hollywood have to offer during the holidays? You can join the … [Read more...]
Gran Turismo Races Into Homes {Movie Review}
“Gran Turismo” is a heart-pounding, thrill ride of a movie. From the moment I turned on the movie at home, I was riveted to the screen. Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the … [Read more...]
Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas is a Delightful Holiday Special
Dolly Parton is a legend and I’ve enjoyed listening to her music since hearing “9 to 5” when I was a young girl. Not only does she sing beautifully, but her generous heart is commendable as well! I love that she has a childhood literacy program called Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. You can read more about it here. Just in time for the holidays, you can watch “Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas.” Experience the magic and music … [Read more...]
Visiting Escapology Escape Rooms in Northridge
True confession – I’ve never been in an escape room until last month. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always wanted to participate in an escape game, but for some reason I thought it would scare me. Admittedly, there are some escape rooms that aim for thrills and chills. Fortunately, Escapology Escape Rooms in Northridge is less about frightening its guests and more about entertainment and adventure in the form of brain teasers, hidden clues, cracking … [Read more...]
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 {Giveaway Contest}
Editor’s Note: This review of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” was written during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Real Mom of SFV would like to acknowledge that without the labor of the actors who are currently on strike, films such as this would not be possible. I have so much love for the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” series. I remember watching the first movie and laughing at the antics of Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos) and her dad, played by the late … [Read more...]
The Comeback Tour {Book Review}
I read a lot of romance novels in my teens and 20s. Even now, as a woman of a particular age, I like to read a fun soapy novel. “The Comeback Tour” written by Joelle Speranza is a book that came into my life at just the right moment. As a fan of boy bands and romance novels, this is right up my alley! We’ve all fantasized about dating our favorite boy band member and for one young divorced woman, that teenage dream comes true—but is … [Read more...]
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