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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

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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...]

Nail Garden Porter Ranch {Salon Review}

Posted on March 23, 2023 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff, Product Reviews | Tags: Nail Garden, Nail Garden Porter Ranch, nail salons, Porter Ranch nail salon | 2 Comments

Nail Garden Porter Ranch - Pedicure Stations

Getting a mani-pedi at Nail Garden Porter Ranch is a blissful and relaxing experience. From the moment that you step into the salon, it’s like you’ve been transported to a peaceful garden. Nail Garden Porter Ranch opened its doors in June 2022. The beautifully decorated salon offers manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements (acrylics, gel manicures, etc.) and waxing services. Recently I visited Nail Garden and was treated to their Garden … [Read more...]

8th Annual SoCal Wellness Summit

Posted on March 3, 2022 | Filed Under: Fitness, Local Events | Tags: fitness event, health and wellness, LA Wellness Summit, SoCalMoms events | Leave a Comment

SoCal Moms Wellness Summit-13

The SoCal Wellness Summit will take place on Sunday, March 13th at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. Presented by SoCalMoms.com and Nix Gerson Media, this day-long mini-retreat offers panel sessions, wellness experiences and expert advice covering all of this year's most timely health and wellness topics related to food, family and fitness. For those who follow my blog, you’ll know that I love attending health and wellness events, like … [Read more...]

Winter Getaway – 5 Reasons to Visit Carmel-by-the Sea

Posted on February 23, 2022 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: Cafe Carmel, Cannery Row, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Hofsas House, P.G. Butterfly House | 6 Comments

Carmel - Cypress Trees

I have fond memories of visiting the Monterey Bay area with my parents, especially Carmel-by-the-Sea. When I was younger, we would visit my aunt and uncle who live in Seaside, which is about 15 minutes away from Carmel. I remember walking down Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel and peeking into the various shops with my mom. Touring the Monterey Bay Aquarium was also a favorite place to visit as a family. Last month, I took my parents on a trip … [Read more...]

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