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Taste of Universal {Foodie Review}

Posted on March 25, 2021 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Minion Cafe, Taste of Universal, Universal Studios Hollywood, Wizarding World of Harry Potter | 5 Comments

Minion Cafe

Last weekend, I attended Taste of Universal with my family. It had been over a year since we were inside of Universal Studios and when we heard about this foodie event, we immediately bought tickets! Prices for the tickets vary, depending on what day of the week you attend. Your ticket includes 5 food or beverage items (3 for kids). Not a bad deal considering most of the food items cost between $7-10. Although all rides, shows, and … [Read more...]

Am I a Unicorn? {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on December 6, 2020 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Am I a Unicorn, children's book, Stephanie Sorkin | 2 Comments

Am I a Unicorn - Book Cover

What is a unicorn? A unicorn is a one-of-a-kind, sparkly, and magical creature that look like a horse with a horn sticking out of its forehead. What happens when a unicorn breaks its horn, will he or she still be accepted? In Stephanie Sorkin’s latest book, “Am I a Unicorn?” readers will learn about one unicorn’s journey of self-acceptance. It all starts out when a young unicorn wakes up in the morning, rushes downstairs to eat the … [Read more...]

Frenemy Jane: The Sometimes Friend {Book Giveaway}

Posted on October 5, 2020 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: anti-bullying books, Frenemy Jane, National Bullying Prevention Month, Stephanie Sorkin | 2 Comments

Frenemy Jane - Book

What do you do when a friendship sours and the person you thought was a friend is acting more like a frenemy? That’s the dilemma for young Maddie as she navigates her fickle friendship with Jane in the book, “Frenemy Jane: The Sometimes Friend.” “Frenemy Jane: The Sometimes Friend” tackles the complex problem of a child being bullied by someone that they once considered to be a friend. Jane doesn’t come in the typical bully package. … [Read more...]

Nutley, the Nut-free Squirrel {Book Giveaway}

Posted on September 8, 2020 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: allergy awareness, nut allergy, Nutley the Nut-free Squirrel, Stephanie Sorkin | 6 Comments

Nutley, the Nut-free Squirrel - book cover

"Nutley, the Nut-free Squirrel" is a sweet book about a squirrel with a food allergy. Children will be delighted as they read about Nutley's journey to stay healthy with the support of his friends. This charming little squirrel won't let his nut allergy get in the way of living his best life! When my daughter was about 2 ½ years old, we had her tested for allergies. My husband is allergic to walnuts and I had a feeling that my daughter … [Read more...]

Visiting Ostrich Land in Solvang

Posted on September 3, 2020 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: Buellton, ostrich farm, Ostrich Land, Solvang | 2 Comments

Ostrich Land - ostrich pen

Have you ever wanted to get up close to an ostrich or emu? Well at Ostrich Land you can get within arm's length of them as you feed these big birds! Ostrich Land is located just outside Solvang, which is about 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara. At this unique place, you and your family can enjoy the experience of viewing over a hundred ostriches and emus. Our socially distant visit took place on a Summer Friday. We pulled into the … [Read more...]

The Spa Girl Life: Bringing Zen to Your Home

Posted on August 31, 2020 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: luxury candles and crystals, Nicole Black, soy candles, Spa Girl Life | 1 Comment

The Spa Girl Life - Mantra Card

With life being so uncertain lately, I’ve found myself drawn to products or apps that bring zen or serenity into my home. Earlier this year, I wrote about attending a sound bath session at a health & wellness conference in early March. It was very relaxing to listen to the sounds, be in the moment, and focus our collective energies in a guided meditation. Recently I discovered The Spa Girl Life, which produces a line of luxury candles and … [Read more...]

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