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
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
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
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...]
Meet Dana, Owner of CycleBar Sherman Oaks
I’ve known Dana for quite some time now. She was an instructor at the now-defunct Beatbike in Tarzana. However, it was during the last few years that we really became acquainted with each other. In years past, I hosted fitness events at Row House Granada Hills and BoxUnion Sherman Oaks. Dana always offered to donate items for the goodie bags. I knew back then that she was in the planning stages for CycleBar Sherman Oaks. I’m happy to say that … [Read more...]
Meet Wendy, Owner and Head Baker of Ever After Bakery
I remember watching the news one morning and an interview featuring Ever After Bakery caught my interest. I started following them on Instagram from that moment on. With each photo of baked goods – from cakes to cookies and cake pops, I’ve wondered, “Who is the baker responsible for all of this magical goodness?” I recently reached out to Wendy to find out how she got her start in the baking industry, what she likes best about having a … [Read more...]
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