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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...]

Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on June 13, 2023 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Kashmira Sheth, Middle-grade fiction, Nina Soni Perfect Hostess, Peachtree Publishing Company | 1 Comment

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School may be over for kids, but summertime is the perfect opportunity to break open a book and do some summer reading! I just finished reading “Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess” which is a new book written by Kashmira Sheth. It’s a fun read for middle schoolers and up! So what is the book about? Here is a quick synopsis: Nina’s grandmother is coming to visit, all the way from India. Nina can’t wait to see Dadi—but then it turns out that … [Read more...]

An American Dream, with Sprinkles by Mayly Tao {Book Review}

Posted on May 31, 2023 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: An American Dream with Sprinkles, Donut Princess LA, Mayly Tao, The Donut King | Leave a Comment

Mayly Tao and Chuong Pek Lee

Have you seen the documentary, “The Donut King"? If not, I encourage you to watch it on Hulu. You may be wondering why I am bringing up a documentary when I am reviewing the book, “An American Dream, with Sprinkles: The Legacy Story of the Donut Queen and Donut Princess.” It’s all connected, as the subject of the doc, Ted Ngoy (affectionately known as “The Donut King”) is Mayly Tao’s great uncle. An immigrant’s dream, in search of opportunity, … [Read more...]

Marvel: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on May 20, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse, Marvel, Spider-Man book, Spider-Verse | 8 Comments

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Calling all Spider-Man fans...have I got a book for you! “Marvel: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse” is a colorful and informative guidebook that features 70 original illustrations from artists Giuseppe Camuncoli, Yancey Labat and Marco Del Forno. This never-before-seen artwork showcases the unique visual styles of the Spider-Verse’s diverse inhabitants. What else does it feature? Read the summary here from Amazon.com: Take a … [Read more...]

Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on April 20, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: Charcuterie, cheese plate, Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood, Rachel Riederman, snack board | 3 Comments

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Cheese boards, charcuterie, or cheese plates – call it what you like, these snack boards are all the rage. You’ve nibbled on these snacks at weddings, parties and holiday gatherings. I’ve even bought them from a local purveyor, Honey Plate Co. – a female-owned LA-based business. However, there’s nothing like building your own snack board, especially when they are creatively themed like the ones featured in “Once Upon a Rind in … [Read more...]

The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on January 24, 2022 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Jacque Aye, self-care book for girls, The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life, Ulysses Press | 4 Comments

The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life - book cover

“The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life: Find Your Inner Power, Fight Everyday Evil, and Save the Day with Self-Care” is a super cool book for girls of all ages (including the one writing this blog post)! ;) “The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life” teaches you self-empowerment. The book contains fun exercises, journal prompts, and personality tests, so that you’ll learn everything you need to know about your magical girl self! Once your magical … [Read more...]

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