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Highlights From Expo West 2024

Posted on April 8, 2024 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Expo West, Fungies, Jenny Martinez, Nomad Blends, Original Sprout, SweetLeaf | 25 Comments

Mesa Mia by Jenny Martinez

Last month, I attended Natural Products Expo West for the first time. Expo West is a trade show that features the largest collection of natural, organic, and healthy products. The variety is endless, from food to drinks, supplements, packaged snacks, and health & beauty items, like hair care products packaged in eco-friendly bottles. I started the morning off with a complimentary latte to kick-start my morning from Coffee Bean & Tea … [Read more...]

Disney’s Wish – Light Up Your Movie Library + LA Pop-Up Experience

Posted on March 6, 2024 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Astra Lumina, Disney's Wish, LA Pop-Up Experience | 12 Comments

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Bring home the magic with Disney’s Wish! On March 12th, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish will be available for families to enjoy on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. In this animated musical-comedy, Asha, a sharp-witted idealist in the kingdom of Rosas, makes a powerful wish that’s answered by Star, a ball of boundless energy. Soon, Asha and Star must face a formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas—to save her community and prove that when one … [Read more...]

Celebrating the Digital Release of Poor Things!

Posted on February 26, 2024 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Emma Stone, Holly Waddington, Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things, Searchlight Pictures | 11 Comments

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“Poor Things” arrives on Digital at all major retailers on Tuesday, February 27th. To celebrate the release, I attended an event filled with food, fashion, and whimsical fun! Upon arrival at The Ebell of Los Angeles, I was greeted by the music of the film’s soundtrack. There was a cruise ship model, representing the steamer ship that takes Bella (Emma Stone) and Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo) from Lisbon to Paris. There were … [Read more...]

10th Annual SoCal Wellness Summit

Posted on February 25, 2024 | Filed Under: Fitness, Local Events | Tags: Annenberg Community Beach House, self-care, SoCal Wellness Summit, SoCalMoms | Leave a Comment

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The 10th Annual SoCal Wellness Summit will take place on Tuesday, March 19th at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica. Presented by SoCalMoms.com, it will be a fun day of health and wellness! This day-long mini-retreat offers panel sessions hosted by top-tier experts across a wide range of women's and family health topics. For those who follow my blog, you’ll recall that I love attending health and wellness events, like The … [Read more...]

February Foodie Finds at Universal Studios and CityWalk

Posted on February 15, 2024 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Lunar New Year, Power Up Cafe, Super Nintendo World, Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood | 7 Comments

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with new themed food items inside of Universal Studios Hollywood at Hollywood & Dine! Readers of my blog may recall that I visited Universal Studios with my family back in 2019. The theme park had exciting Lunar New Year festivities and we got to sample several Chinese dishes and watch special performances. This year, you can celebrate the holiday during the month of February with the following drinks … [Read more...]

Astra Lumina LA: A Starlight Walk Through the Gardens

Posted on December 21, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Astra Lumina LA, Fever app, immersive experience, South Coast Botanic Garden, things to do in LA | Leave a Comment

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Astra Lumina is an enchanting experience at the South Coast Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes. This nighttime walk has nine radiant installations that will dazzle you. Discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light during a one-mile night walk through a botanical garden in Palos Verdes. One thing to note about the pathway is that you’ll be walking along sidewalks, but most of the time it is a dirt path that can be narrow at times, … [Read more...]

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