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
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}
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...]
Getting Colorful with Creative Crayons Workshop
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
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}
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...]
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