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Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition is a Whimsical Journey Around the World

Posted on June 5, 2024 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition, Santa Monica Art Museum, Wally Koval, Wes Anderson | 8 Comments

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Recently I visited ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition’ which is located inside the Santa Monica Art Museum. The museum is in the heart of 3rd Street Promenade, just steps away from the beach, local shops and eateries! As you walk into the museum, you are immediately transported to the whimsical world of Wes Anderson’s distinctive aesthetics. Featuring 10 themed rooms, the exhibition pays tribute to travel, photography, community … [Read more...]

Young Woman and the Sea {Movie Review}: An Inspiring Story of Swimmer Trudy Ederle

Posted on May 31, 2024 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Daisy Ridley, Disney movies, Trudy Ederle, Young Woman and the Sea | 9 Comments

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Disney’s Young Woman and the Sea, the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, is out in select theaters nationwide today. In addition to Daisy Ridley (Star Wars films) playing the lead role of Trudy Ederle, the film stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey (Burn), Kim Bodnia (Killing Eve), Stephen Graham (Venom: Let There Be Carnage), and Glenn Fleshler (Joker). Daisy Ridley stars as the … [Read more...]

Hiring a Nanny or Sitter for the First Time

Posted on May 30, 2024 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff, Reviews | Tags: childcare, hiring babysitters, qualified nannies, Sittercity | 6 Comments

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As a mom there are times where you’ll need to hire childcare for your family. Whether it’s a nanny for the workweek or a babysitter for an occasional date night, I understand that it can be a challenge to find qualified sitters to watch over your kid(s). Not sure where to get started with hiring a nanny or babysitter? Our friends at Sittercity have provided us with a guide to help you find the support you need. Use code REALMOMSFV30 for … [Read more...]

What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? {Book Review}

Posted on May 28, 2024 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: AAPI authors, Asian authors, Eric Toda, Shay Fan, Tara Han-Tran Johnson, What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? | 12 Comments

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When my daughter was a toddler, I looked for children’s books that had representation of our ethnicity. While there were a few picture books featuring Asian and/or Asian American children, it was few and far between. That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you today a brand-new book, “What in the World is Ezra’s Art?” co-written by Eric Toda and Shay Fan. What is the picture book about? Check out the summary below! The book features Ezra, … [Read more...]

Books on Women’s Health – May 2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Andrea Mein DeWitt, anti-diet book, Brandy Minks, Dr. Navaz Habib, Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve, women's health | 10 Comments

Books on Women's Health aid with relationship with food and weight loss

There’s a lot of noise in the media right now about the diet and weight-loss culture. I’m not going to claim that I haven’t fallen down that rabbit hole or have wondered whether I should get that “magic shot” that everyone across America (and not just rich celebrities) seems to be getting. I also don’t think that people should be vilified if they do decide to go that route because if it works for them and they have a medical team or doctor … [Read more...]

‘Babes’ Movie Review: An Ode to Friendship and Pregnancy

Posted on May 13, 2024 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Babes movie, Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, Pamela Adlon | 11 Comments

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Last week I saw an early screening of Babes, starring Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau. Not only is Ilana a lead actress in the film, but she also co-wrote the screenplay with Josh Rabinowitz. Babes is director Pamela Adlon’s feature-length directorial debut and the subject matter is one that she is very familiar with. After all, she is the co-creator, writer/director and star of FX’s Better Things a TV show about a single mom who is a … [Read more...]

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