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Lightscape: Reimagined for 2023 at the Los Angeles Arboretum

Posted on November 21, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: LA County Arboretum, Lightscape Reimagined, Los Angeles Arboretum | Leave a Comment

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This past Saturday, I visited the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden with my family to experience "Lightscape" which is a family-friendly walking event to celebrate the holiday season. Have you been to the LA Arboretum? The 127-acre garden is a delight to visit! Ask around and I'm sure you'll find folks who have toured the botanical gardens or even planned an impromptu photo shoot for engagement pictures. When we arrived on … [Read more...]

Universal Studios Hollywood: Counting Down to the 2023 Holidays

Posted on November 16, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas, Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood | Leave a Comment

Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk - Holiday 2

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week? That can only mean one thing…the December holiday rush is on and it’s time to count down to Christmas! Since I live in the San Fernando Valley, I feel like Universal Studios Hollywood is right in my back yard. I’ve been there a few times during the past winter holidays and I just love their festivities. What does Universal Studios Hollywood have to offer during the holidays? You can join the … [Read more...]

The Places You’ll Go at The Dr. Seuss Experience!

Posted on November 13, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Dr. Seuss pop-up, Santa Monica Place, Seuss Experience, The Dr. Seuss Experience | 2 Comments

Seuss Experience_Christmas Tree

The Dr. Seuss Experience is an interactive and immersive experience located in Santa Monica. Oh, the places you will go as you wander through a Seuss-tacular journey featuring themed rooms and installations. Guests will be delighted to see Dr. Seuss’s books like "The Cat in the Hat" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" come to life with Seuss-themed rides, costumed characters, fun photo opps and a gift shop! Janae Cardona, Real Mom of SFV … [Read more...]

Vkind Experience (VKX 2023): Immersive Vegan Event Comes to LA in November

Posted on October 24, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: vegan food festival, Vkind App, Vkind Experience, VKX 2023 | 13 Comments

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Vkind Experience (aka VKX 2023) is an exciting and transformative event hosted by Vkind, a search platform and community that makes it easy for you to connect with companies committed to sustainability. This one-of-a-kind immersive plant-based experience is taking place in LA on November 11th and 12th and you won’t want to miss it! The event is centered around a “What if Plants Took Over the World” theme and will feature globally inspired … [Read more...]

Entwine Wellness Retreat in LA on Nov 4 {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on October 22, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Entwine Community, Entwine Wellness Retreat, Iris Chen, self-care | 15 Comments

Entwine - Ticket Sale Announcement!

I’m a firm believer in self-care. There’s an analogy about how it’s important to put your own oxygen mask on first, before attempting to help those around you. As a working mom, sometimes you feel so stretched, trying to keep all the balls juggling in the air, that you forget to take time for yourself to connect with your feelings and focus on your needs. The Entwine Wellness Retreat takes place on Saturday, November 4th at Stonehurst in the … [Read more...]

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience {Los Angeles}

Posted on September 13, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: City of Montebello, Fever app, immersive art in LA, Van Gogh Immersive Experience, Van Gogh LA Exhibit | 2 Comments

Van Gogh_Self Portrait

Most of us are familiar with a few paintings done by Van Gogh. Whether it’s his Starry Night or his Sunflowers series, Van Gogh’s art is meshed with our culture. Earlier this summer, I visited Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience with two of my friends. It was breathtaking and awe-inspiring! Imagine stepping into a 20,000-square-foot lights and sounds exhibit featuring two-story projections of his most captivating works. Even … [Read more...]

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