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Toolbox LA Grand Opening {Event Recap}

Posted on October 5, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Make in LA, Makers Summit, Noramay Cadena, Toolbox LA | Leave a Comment

Toolbox LA cowork1

This past Monday I attended the Makers Summit + Toolbox LA Grand Opening in the San Fernando Valley. Have you heard of Toolbox LA? It is a space that features a hardware accelerator (Make in LA), makerspace (HexLab), biotech incubator (LabLaunch), coworking area & more. I’ll give a breakdown of what that all means, but first let’s talk about the event. After check-in, the attendees were treated to a yummy breakfast. The Mayor … [Read more...]

4 Reasons Why We Love GoGo Squeez

Posted on October 3, 2018 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: Blastz, fruit pouch, GoGo Squeez, Yogurtz | 2 Comments

GoGo Squeez Blastz

As a mom, I am always trying to get my daughter to eat multiple servings of fruits & veggies daily. Ever since we discovered GoGo Squeez, it’s been easier to get her to eat at least one serving of fruit (usually at lunch). Now I know that there are other fruit pouches out there on the market, but here’s four reasons why I personally love GoGo Squeez. It's Portable Like many families who are on the go, you need snacks that can travel … [Read more...]

Sneaky Chef No-Nut Butter {Product Review}

Posted on September 25, 2018 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: No-Nut Butter, peanut butter alternative, The Sneaky Chef | 2 Comments

No-Nut Butter Product Image

Missy Chase Lapine, the Sneaky Chef, has been "sneaking" vegetables into people's meals for years. She has written several books on the use of vegetable purees to make meals more nutritious & healthy. Well now there is a Sneaky Chef product called No-Nut Butter that is made with sweet tasting golden peas. I know what you’re thinking. Golden peas? Who knew that golden peas have a "nutty" taste & make a great peanut butter … [Read more...]

Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show {Ticket Giveaway}

Posted on September 17, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Harvest Festival, Original Art & Craft Show, Ventura County Fairgrounds | 6 Comments

Harvest Festival Kids with Pumpkin

Fall is just around the corner & that can only mean one thing – the Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show is almost here! For those who are not familiar with this 3-day festival, it is wonderfully unique & a must-see. The Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show takes place on the Ventura Fairgrounds on October 5-7, 2018. For my Southern California readers who can’t make it to Ventura on those days, don’t fret as the … [Read more...]

Flower Power at Orchid Republic in Sherman Oaks

Posted on September 11, 2018 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: Orchid Republic, San Fernando Valley floral boutique, Sherman Oaks flower shop | Leave a Comment

Orchid Republic Floral Bouquet

Who doesn’t love beautiful flowers? Flowers instantly bring a smile to my face & if you speak with interior designers, they’ll tell you that flowers have a way of elevating a room. It’s why luxury hotels always have beautiful floral arrangements in their lobbies. Orchid Republic, a floral boutique located in Sherman Oaks, knows just how powerful flowers can be in everyday life as well as special occasions. Recently I visited the flower … [Read more...]

Milk & Eggs: Fresh and Fit {Event Recap}

Posted on September 10, 2018 | Filed Under: Fitness, Food, Local Events | Tags: AgStandard, Better Bean Co., Fresh and Fit Event, JJ's Original Snacks, Milk & Eggs | Leave a Comment

Milk & Eggs Container Yard_Bag

Milk & Eggs held a Fresh & Fit event two weeks ago at The Container Yard in downtown LA. I’m always up for attending an event that combines food & fitness & this one did not disappoint! There were vendors that handed out samples of food & beverages, as well as fitness companies. The list of vendors include: RoliRoti JJ's Original Snacks Better Bean Co. KIND Snacks Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut … [Read more...]

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