I met Stacey Alysson earlier this year at her Beach Yoga class at Sandbox Fitness in Sherman Oaks. Her voice is so soothing & her yoga teaching style is just what I needed that one summer morning. She firmly but gently tries to push you to hold that pose a little longer, stretch & lengthen your arms. She also reminds you to breathe AND smile during the class! After the class ended, she graciously posed for a photo. If you are a yoga … [Read more...]
Meet Allya Orlov of Organic Life Wellness
I met Allya Orlov last year at a Club MomMe event. Allya is the Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley Founding MomMe. In that role, she organizes events in the Valley for Club MomMe, which is a supportive, fun & educational community for expectant moms &/or moms with young children. Over the last few months, I’ve gotten to know Allya since I work for an online babysitting company that frequently partners with Club MomMe at events. What I … [Read more...]
Meet Minna Herskowitz of Sandbox Fitness
Last month I worked out at a new fitness studio in Sherman Oaks called Sandbox Fitness. I really enjoyed the classes at this unique space that offered TRX, Beach Yoga & a class called Tidal Turbulence which combines TRX with Surfset. Click here to read my complete review. Minna Herskowitz co-owns Sandbox Fitness with her husband David. I got to know Minna during my week-long trial. During that time I realized that she would be an … [Read more...]
Meet Selene B. Kepila of Naked Infusions Salsa
Recently I tried out a new salsa brand that is SO fresh & delicious! It’s made with organic ingredients sourced from local California farms. I personally love fresh made salsa, but honestly I don’t always have the time to make it. For those looking for a really great, smooth yet rich tasting salsa, then you might want to give NAKED infusions a try! I will be giving my review of the product line in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please … [Read more...]
Meet Marni Rosenthal Chaikin of Pure Barre Woodland Hills
I tried out Pure Barre in Woodland Hills a couple of times earlier this month. I needed to try something that was out of my comfort zone, especially since I had been away for 2 weeks on a summer vacation. When I found out that one of the co-owner’s lives in the San Fernando Valley AND is a mom to a young daughter, I just knew that I had to interview Marni for my new series on the blog. So SFV followers, please meet Marni Rosenthal Chaikin, the … [Read more...]
Meet Debbie Adler of Sweet Debbie’s Organic Treats
As a mom of an 8 year old daughter with a sweet tooth, I am always on the hunt for healthier options for dessert. I also have friends who have gluten sensitivities or happen to have allergies to dairy, soy &/or peanuts. That's why when I came across Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats: Allergy-Free & Vegan Recipes, I thought "whoo hoo!" finally a dessert book that can address those issues. This book is filled with great recipes for those … [Read more...]
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