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Jade Knit Clogs from greenReActives

Posted on June 22, 2023 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: eco-friendly, greenReActives, Jade Knit Clogs, sustainable shoes | Leave a Comment

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My new go-to summer shoes are stylish, comfortable and eco-friendly! The Jade Knit Clogs are from greenReActives and made with innovative, sustainable materials - i.e. recycled bottles that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. The clogs from greenReActives come in a variety of colors and materials (suede, knit, berber, faux fur-lined and faux felt). I chose a puff/grey knit because I loved the unique color and pattern of the clogs. … [Read more...]

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted on June 16, 2023 | Filed Under: Misc, Pop Culture | Tags: Super Nintendo World, Three Broomsticks, Universal Studios Hollywood, Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Leave a Comment

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For my family, summer vacation means trips to the beach, staying up late and visiting local theme parks. A few days after my daughter took her last final, we headed over to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out Super Nintendo World, drink some Butterbeer and go on the World-Famous Studio Tour (aka the Universal Studios tram ride). After going through the security screening and turnstiles, we headed straight for Super Nintendo World. The … [Read more...]

Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on June 13, 2023 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Kashmira Sheth, Middle-grade fiction, Nina Soni Perfect Hostess, Peachtree Publishing Company | 1 Comment

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School may be over for kids, but summertime is the perfect opportunity to break open a book and do some summer reading! I just finished reading “Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess” which is a new book written by Kashmira Sheth. It’s a fun read for middle schoolers and up! So what is the book about? Here is a quick synopsis: Nina’s grandmother is coming to visit, all the way from India. Nina can’t wait to see Dadi—but then it turns out that … [Read more...]

An American Dream, with Sprinkles by Mayly Tao {Book Review}

Posted on May 31, 2023 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: An American Dream with Sprinkles, Donut Princess LA, Mayly Tao, The Donut King | Leave a Comment

Mayly Tao and Chuong Pek Lee

Have you seen the documentary, “The Donut King"? If not, I encourage you to watch it on Hulu. You may be wondering why I am bringing up a documentary when I am reviewing the book, “An American Dream, with Sprinkles: The Legacy Story of the Donut Queen and Donut Princess.” It’s all connected, as the subject of the doc, Ted Ngoy (affectionately known as “The Donut King”) is Mayly Tao’s great uncle. An immigrant’s dream, in search of opportunity, … [Read more...]

Beastly Ball 2023 to Benefit the LA Zoo

Posted on May 22, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Beastly Ball 2023, Diann H. Kim, Joel McHale, LA Zoo, Pink’s Hot Dogs | 3 Comments

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Every year the Beastly Ball fundraising gala takes place at the LA Zoo. This year’s event is being held on Saturday, June 3rd, and is hosted by actor/comedian Joel McHale. During the gala, honorees will be recognized for their support of the Los Angeles Zoo. This year the honorees include Diann H. Kim, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) Trustee since 2011 and Tom LaBonge, Los Angeles City Councilmember, 2001–2015. Mr. LaBonge was … [Read more...]

Marvel: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on May 20, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse, Marvel, Spider-Man book, Spider-Verse | 8 Comments

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Calling all Spider-Man fans...have I got a book for you! “Marvel: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse” is a colorful and informative guidebook that features 70 original illustrations from artists Giuseppe Camuncoli, Yancey Labat and Marco Del Forno. This never-before-seen artwork showcases the unique visual styles of the Spider-Verse’s diverse inhabitants. What else does it feature? Read the summary here from Amazon.com: Take a … [Read more...]

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