We all know that right now Girl Scout Cookie season is in full effect! I've seen photos on social media regarding the Girl Scouts #onemorebite campaign. The idea is to upload a selfie on Instagram of you with a Girl Scout Cookie, tag it #onemorebite & then you will be entered into a giveaway in which the grand prize is 52 boxes of your fave Girl Scout Cookie! Wow, that's a lot of Thin Mints (for me)! Speaking of photographs, did you know … [Read more...]
FREE YouthSpark Camps at Microsoft Store Westfield Topanga
There has been so much talk in the last year or so among educators about getting kids excited & involved in STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics). I recently found out about a fun, free Winter Camp that is hosted by the Microsoft Store at Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park. During these tutorial sessions, your child can learn how to create, code, design & develop on Microsoft computers. Spread over two days, these … [Read more...]
Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo!
On July 25th, I attended a fun event for adults at the Los Angeles Zoo. The event is called Roaring Nights & as I had mentioned, this is strictly for the 18 years & older crowd. As much as I enjoy taking my daughter to the LA Zoo during the day, there is something to be said for going there at night without the little ones in tow. Sometimes mama needs a night out with friends, am I right?! I met my friend at the entrance of the LA … [Read more...]
San Fernando Valley Startup Weekend 2014
Last week was the TechLA Startup Summer Jam 2014. The TechLA Conference brought together startups, entrepreneurs & investors in one place to take part in a startup competition, panel discussions & (most importantly) to network. If you missed out on that opportunity, then take note Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley folks because there is a SFV Startup Weekend taking place in a couple of weeks! During the weekend of August … [Read more...]
Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Annenberg Community Beach House
Recently I was chatting with some friends about our favorite beach activities in SoCal. I had mentioned how my family really enjoyed Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica last summer. You can read about our fun day here! If you have never been to the Annenberg Community Beach House before, then you are in luck! This coming weekend, on April 26 & 27, the City of Santa Monica will celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Annenberg … [Read more...]
Jo Malone Trunk Show
Last week I attended a fun event at Blo Blow Dry Bar in Porter Ranch, where the guests were treated to a Jo Malone trunk show while sipping on drinks & light snacks. Representatives from Jo Malone were there to educate us on their fragrances. When I had heard about this free community event, I immediately RSVP’d! You see I’ve been a big fan of Jo Malone for years. There’s a Nordstrom near my home & whenever I am in the store, I … [Read more...]