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FunBox: An Instagrammable Pop-Up Experience!

Posted on December 18, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: FunBox, The Oaks Shopping Center, Thousand Oaks | 2 Comments

FunBox Instagram

Last weekend I visited a fun pop-up experience in Thousand Oaks with my daughter. FunBox is like heaven for an Instagrammer. It’s a bright, happy space that is very family-friendly. After you check-in with a FunBox staff member at your appointed time, you will be ushered into the FunBox lobby where you’ll immediately encounter the most adorable Teddy Bear Tunnel! After walking through the tunnel (and resisting the urge to … [Read more...]

Santa HQ at The Oaks Shopping Center

Posted on December 14, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Christmas Photos, Photos with Santa, Santa HQ, The Oaks Shopping Center | 1 Comment

Santa HQ Entrance

I remember when my daughter was really young & visiting Santa at the local mall was a highlight of the holiday season. Usually it involved waiting in a really long line. Then once you get to the front of the line, you meet Santa, chat with him & then take photos. For children (and adults) who want to meet Santa, there is now an immersive experience called Santa HQ. It’s highly engaging, especially for kids who are growing up in the … [Read more...]

LA Zoo Lights 2018 – Experience the Illumination!

Posted on December 5, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: LA Zoo, LA Zoo Lights, Los Angeles holiday lights | 1 Comment

LA Zoo Lights 2018 sign

LA Zoo Lights is back once again & it is so illuminating! Last month my family attended the opening night festivities & it was amazing. LA Dodgers Justin Turner, Chris Sullivan from "This Is Us" & actress Carolyn Hennesy from “General Hospital” helped light up the LA Zoo's Holiday Tree. Prior to Good Day LA anchor Julie Chang’s interview with the celebrities, the crowd was treated to the Tinseltone Carolers, an … [Read more...]

Culture + Friendship Festival: FREE Family Event in LA!

Posted on November 18, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events, Social Good | Tags: Culture + Friendship Festival, Mixed Up Clothing, MultiCulti Corner | Leave a Comment

Culture and Friendship Invite

I’m thrilled to announce the 2018 Culture + Friendship Festival! This year the event will be held Saturday, December 1st from 12-3pm at The Riveter in Marina del Rey. I'm proud to co-host this event with Mixed Up Clothing. We are excited to bring you wonderful sponsors, brands, authors, book readings, hair demos, activities for the kids & a Mixed Up Clothing fashion show! The 3rd Annual Multicultural Family Festival will … [Read more...]

Universal Studios Hollywood – Celebrate the Holidays!

Posted on November 15, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, Universal Studios Hollywood | 1 Comment

Universal Studios Hollywood USH Globe

Thanksgiving is next week & that can only mean one thing…it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Visiting a theme park during the holidays is so magical. I recently visited Universal Studios Hollywood & I’m excited about all of the things they have in store for the holiday season! First off, a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood wouldn’t be complete without visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. My daughter is a huge … [Read more...]

LA Comic Con 2018 {Event Recap}

Posted on November 12, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: cosplay, Impact Theory, LA Comic Con, Neon Future, Pocket Latte | Leave a Comment

LA Comic Con signage

LA Comic Con took place during the last weekend of October in downtown Los Angeles. So many people swarmed the LA Convention Center to take part in this annual event. This was the 8th edition of LA Comic Con & organizers were calling it their Octoversary! I headed to DTLA on a Friday morning so that I could experience the convention. One of my favorite things to do at conventions is to people watch. I enjoy seeing the costumes … [Read more...]

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