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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

Beastly Ball - Pink's Hot Dogs

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...]

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...]

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