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Getting Colorful with Creative Crayons Workshop

Posted on May 17, 2023 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: coloring tablecloths, Creative Crayons Workshop, handmade crayons, personalized tablecloth, Shannon Bennett | 2 Comments

Creative Crayon Workshop - Hello Summer tablecloth

Summer is coming and that means backyard barbecues, birthday parties, summer picnics, etc. As parents, I know we are always looking for different ways to entertain the kiddos during these times. I’ve found a wonderful screen-free activity that is interactive, tons of fun and involves other children. Enter Creative Crayons Workshop! Creative Crayons Workshop is a female-owned online business that offers a variety of coloring tablecloths for … [Read more...]

Discovering the Toniebox

Posted on May 15, 2023 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: Encanto Tonie, Toniebox, Toniebox Starter Set, Tonies | Leave a Comment

Toniebox

I grew up loving “books on tape.” Remember those? I’d stick a storytime cassette tape into my own My First Sony Boombox. A cheery narrator would read an accompanied story as I “read” along. My husband and I still have some of the books and it made me want to share that experience with our daughter, Mabel. Now, thanks to Toniebox, I sort of can. When Jen offered for Mabel and me to review a Toniebox, I admit I wasn’t entirely sure what it was. … [Read more...]

World of Barbie LA {Pop-up Review}

Posted on May 1, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Barbie pop-up, Build It Barbie, Santa Monica Place, World of Barbie | Leave a Comment

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A wave of nostalgia hit me the minute I stepped into the World of Barbie. I grew up playing with dolls and was obsessed with all Barbie products – the Dreamhouse, her car, clothes and shoes. I loved to make up little stories in my head while Barbie and her friends walked around Barbie’s house. So when I heard that the World of Barbie pop-up tour was coming to Los Angeles, I just knew that I had to visit! My mom bought me my first Barbie. … [Read more...]

Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on April 20, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: Charcuterie, cheese plate, Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood, Rachel Riederman, snack board | 3 Comments

Once Upon a Rind - cookbook cover_square

Cheese boards, charcuterie, or cheese plates – call it what you like, these snack boards are all the rage. You’ve nibbled on these snacks at weddings, parties and holiday gatherings. I’ve even bought them from a local purveyor, Honey Plate Co. – a female-owned LA-based business. However, there’s nothing like building your own snack board, especially when they are creatively themed like the ones featured in “Once Upon a Rind in … [Read more...]

8th Annual Great Big Family Play Day {Ticket Giveaway}

Posted on April 10, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: 8th Annual Great Big Family Play Day, Hey Milestone, SoCalMoms events, Wonderfold Wagon | 2 Comments

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The 8th Annual Great Big Family Play Day takes place at The Autry in Griffith Park on Saturday, May 6th from 12pm-5pm and Sunday, May 7th from 9am-5pm. On both days, the main stage will feature live acts and toe-tapping music from groups like Twinkletime, The Beat Buds, Lisa Loeb with the Hollow Trees, Minibop Music and more! Check the schedule here to see which band will play on what date. Other featured activities include: Dino … [Read more...]

Exploring SpringTopia 2023 – A Family Fun Fest

Posted on April 4, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Family Festival, Spring Break activity, SpringTopia, Woodland Hills | Leave a Comment

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SpringTopia is a family-friendly festival located in Woodland Hills. This outdoor experience spans 200,000 square feet and contains seven different “lands” – Circus Land, Fun Land, Puppy Land, Pirate Land, Lightshow Land, Spooky Land and Holiday Land. This past Saturday, my family and I visited SpringTopia. It was a perfect spring day - sunny weather that was perfect for exploring all that this festival had to offer. First, we went into … [Read more...]

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