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Meet the Co-Founders of All Better Co.

Posted on July 27, 2023 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: All Better Co., Don't Scratch That Patch, Don't Scratch That Pen, tea tree oil skin patch | 2 Comments

Merav + Stacy_All Better Co

Not only have the summers in Southern California been blazing hot, but the mosquitoes have been out of control! I get mosquito bites from time to time, but the one who suffers greatly is my husband. He gets bitten just by walking out our front door! Lately, he’s been accompanying our teen daughter on her evening trail runs in the San Fernando Valley and the mosquitos have been problematic for him. The co-founders at All Better Co. have created … [Read more...]

Meet Kari, Co-Founder of Valley Salt Cave

Posted on July 18, 2023 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: dry salt therapy, himalayan salt, Kari Shulman, Valley Salt Cave | Leave a Comment

Kari Shulman - Valley Salt Cave

Last month, I visited Valley Salt Cave for a mini salt session. I felt at peace as I sat there in the zero-gravity chair, under a cozy blanket. I let my mind wander as I listened to the meditation recording and took in the dry salt therapy, as the gentle trickling of saltwater cascaded in the background. Did you know that salt caves and/or salt rooms have been known to help improve breathing, fight infection, decrease inflammation and … [Read more...]

Meet Gabriella Mendoza, Owner of Bounce with Me Co.

Posted on July 5, 2023 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: bounce house rental, Bounce with Me Co., Gabriella Mendoza, San Fernando Valley bounce house rental | Leave a Comment

Gabriella Mendoza - Bounce with Me Co.

When my daughter was a young toddler, we would always rent a bounce house for her birthday parties. It provided endless entertainment for all the kids at the party. Usually, the bounce house was a bright (i.e. loud) color with a TV or movie character splashed across the front. Nowadays, I’ve seen bounce houses in white or pretty pastel colors, allowing the party host to really elevate the look of a child’s birthday party. Gabriella, owner of … [Read more...]

Meet Vix Browne, Children’s Book Author

Posted on June 27, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: children's books, Victoria Browne writer, Victoria Lyttle author, Vix Browne | 2 Comments

Vix Browne - Children's Book Author

As a child, I was an avid reader. After I had my daughter, I immediately started reading children’s books to her. Although my daughter has aged out, I still enjoy giving children’s books to the littles in our extended family because I like to encourage picture books as opposed to electronic gadgets at a young age. Vix Browne is a writer whose books, “The Day My Monster Spoke” and “The Night My Feelings Spoke” have just recently been released. … [Read more...]

Meet Robin Doyle, Founder of Beautyologie

Posted on June 20, 2023 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Beautyologie, fair trade beauty products, Robin Doyle, Valley Salt Cave | 1 Comment

Robin Doyle, Founder of Beautyologie

What are fair trade products? I see this phrase in online articles and on Instagram associated with food and beauty products. Fair-trading is a way of buying and selling products that make certain that the people who produce the goods are receiving a fair price. It also means, according to Beautyologie, that companies or brands are “treating their producers fairly, stomping out child labor, promoting gender equality and minimizing their mark on … [Read more...]

Meet Maricela Alicia, Owner of Alicia and Co. Events

Posted on June 12, 2023 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Alicia and Co. Events, Los Angeles event planner, Maricela Alicia Matos, wedding planner | 2 Comments

Maricela Alicia Matos

Planning a special event like a wedding or celebrating a milestone birthday can be a daunting task. Even just hosting a drive-by for my daughter’s 14th birthday during quarantine required that I reach out to people for additional help. When it comes to wedding planning, having a full-service wedding planner is key to pulling off the wedding of your dreams. Enter Maricela Alicia! I met Maricela Alicia at an event earlier this year, but I’ve … [Read more...]

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