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Tour the Poverty Encounter Immersive Experience & Give Back with Children’s Hunger Fund

Posted on November 5, 2024 | Filed Under: Reviews, Social Good | Tags: Children's Hunger Fund, giving back, immersive experience, Poverty Encounter | 13 Comments

Poverty Encounter - Project Coin Pak - box

Last month I had the opportunity to visit the LA headquarters of the Children’s Hunger Fund and tour their immersive experience, Poverty Encounter. My husband and I had never experienced anything like it before. Poverty Encounter includes a 75-minute guided tour, followed by a 30-minute service activity in their volunteer center. After my husband and I signed our waivers, we joined a tour group and walked through four different exhibits. … [Read more...]

Royal Head Spa in Woodland Hills {Scalp Spa Review}

Posted on October 30, 2024 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: Royal Head Spa, scalp spa, scalp treatment, Woodland Hills | 7 Comments

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Have you heard of the scalp treatments that are offered at head spas? I’ve seen viral videos on social media and have been wanting to try it for some time now. However, since I live in the San Fernando Valley, I wanted to find a local head spa that I could try out and perhaps visit on a regular basis. Royal Head Spa in Woodland Hills is close to where I live, and it checks all of the boxes in what I wanted in a scalp treatment. When I … [Read more...]

Mama Bell’s Big Family Cooking {Book Review}

Posted on October 28, 2024 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: chocolate chip stuffed brownies, cookbook, Heather Bell, Just the Bells10 | 8 Comments

Mama Bell's Big Family Cooking - lifestyle shot

With the holidays coming up, big family meals are something many of us look forward to and count on. I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for new recipes to try, whether it’s for Sunday brunch, a fourth of July picnic or Christmas morning breakfast. Enter "Mama Bell's Big Family Cooking" cookbook which has over one hundred homestyle recipes to choose from! The book is written by Heather Bell of @JustTheBells10, who is well-known … [Read more...]

“Piece By Piece” Builds a Colorful Picture of Pharrell’s Life

Posted on October 10, 2024 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Chad Hugo, Jay-Z, Morgan Neville, Pharrell Williams, The Neptunes | 8 Comments

Piece By Piece - Movie Still

We all know that Pharrell Williams is a talented artist and prolific record producer, but did you know that he started from humble beginnings in Virginia Beach? “Piece By Piece” explores Pharrell’s life from the early days in high school through current day. The film is directed by Morgan Neville and features the voices of Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, and Snoop Dogg. “Piece By … [Read more...]

‘My Penguin Friend’ Arrives On Digital! {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on September 27, 2024 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Alexia Moyano, DinDim the penguin, Jean Reno, My Penguin Friend | 15 Comments

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“My Penguin Friend" is a charming movie based on the true story of the years-long friendship between a Brazilian fisherman and the penguin that he rescued. Inspired by the incredible true story of DinDim the Penguin, My Penguin Friend tells the story of a little lost penguin who-after being rescued from an oil spill-transforms the life and soul of the heartbroken fisherman. The penguin and the fisherman become unlikely friends, so bonded … [Read more...]

The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on September 17, 2024 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: book giveaway, Jackie Alpers, The Unofficial Elf Cookbook, themed cookbook | 13 Comments

The Unofficial Elf Cookbook - official cover

Christmas is around the corner and like most people, one of my favorite movies is the holiday classic, Elf. Coming to a bookstore near you is “The Unofficial Elf Cookbook” which features 70+ delicious recipes inspired by the film. It may not be December yet, but that shouldn’t stop you from whipping up some delicious dishes and yummy holiday treats! These clever and original recipes are sure to delight the taste buds of foodies and Elf … [Read more...]

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