I was introduced to Jessica through a mutual friend of mine. Jessica is the franchise owner of Baby Boot Camp in Sherman Oaks & Studio City. When my daughter was 4 months old (about 8 years ago), I remember wishing that I could workout at my local gym. I rarely went though because the place that I belonged to at the time didn't have infant childcare. If only they had a Baby Boot Camp in the Valley back then! For Valley moms with infants … [Read more...]
Meet Kristine de la Cruz of Crème Caramel LA
In November 2013, I visited Crème Caramel LA in Sherman Oaks with my daughter. The bakery is known for their delicious sweet treats such as bread puddings, crème caramels & my favorite Ube Upside Down Pie! During my visit to the store, I had the pleasure of meeting the owner & baker, Kristine de la Cruz. She is Filipina (just like me) & when Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines last year, she donated her baked goods to a charity … [Read more...]
Meet Lara Bojarsky of AYM Alliance Inc.
It was exactly three years ago that I met Lara Bojarsky. I had interviewed for a position at her company & had been hired to start shortly after Labor Day weekend. The company (a recruiting firm) was based in the Warner Center area of Woodland Hills, a place that I was very familiar with since I had worked for at least three other companies within a one-mile radius in the last 12 years. The job was part-time & a good fit for me since my … [Read more...]
Meet Jennifer – the Editor of “Real Mom of SFV”
This is a special "birthday" edition of Real Moms of the SFV! Since it was my birthday yesterday, I thought I'd take this opportunity to introduce myself to my readers (new & old). It occurred to me that maybe not everyone reads the About Me section of a blog & even if you did, there is still so much more to share! :) This past weekend, I spent a few days in Anaheim, CA. Well, Disneyland to be exact! I participated in my very first … [Read more...]
Meet Tanya Gradet of The Square Treat Company
Earlier this year, I attended the 6th Annual Unique LA Spring Show in downtown Los Angeles. It was during that awesome food & shopping fest that I met Tanya Gradet. She owns The Square Treat Company which is based in the Valley. These delicious sweet treats are awesome AND she also makes a gluten-free &/or dairy-free version (upon request). I sampled a gluten-free version while at Unique LA & I have to say that it tasted just as good … [Read more...]
Meet Stacey Alysson – #SFV & Los Angeles Yoga Instructor!
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...]