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Learn How You Can Help Wipe Out Breast Cancer with VIOC

Posted on October 11, 2018 | Filed Under: Social Good | Tags: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, VIOC, wipe out breast cancer | Leave a Comment

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I partnered with Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) for this project. All opinions are my own. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month & this year it has taken on a special meaning for me. A few months ago, in late May, I went in for my annual check-up. The Nurse Practitioner performed a breast exam & found a small lump in my right breast. I told her that my mammogram was already scheduled for the next week, but she went ahead & … [Read more...]

Mongibello Juice – Halloween Blood Orange Mocktail

Posted on October 10, 2018 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: Blood Orange Mocktail, Bristol Farms, mocktail recipe, Mongibello Juice | 2 Comments

Monigibello Juice ghost_carton_glass

The following post is sponsored by Mongibello Juice. All opinions are my own. Halloween is around the corner, which means Fall festivals & holiday parties with (or without) your little ones. I’ve come up with a sweet mocktail drink that you can serve at your next holiday gathering. Just this morning, I picked up a carton of Mongibello Juice, which is currently on sale at Bristol Farms. For those who live in the Valley, there is a new … [Read more...]

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

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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...]

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