• Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Real Mom of SFV

Valley Girl at Heart

  • Home
  • About Me
    • Submission Process
  • Food
  • Fitness
  • Mommy Stuff
  • Pop Culture
  • Reviews
    • Books / Music / Apps
    • Local Events
    • Misc
    • Product Reviews
    • Social Good
  • Real Moms of the SFV

Socialize and Shop: Lia Sophia Event in Northridge

Posted on August 26, 2014 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: Fall 2014 jewelry collection, Lia Sophia, Northridge shopping | 4 Comments

Were you inspired by all of the jewelry seen on the Emmys Red Carpet last night? Come to a Lia Sophia event this Thursday (August 28th) where they will be showcasing the NEW 2014 Fall/Winter Collection! Plus organizers will be giving away lots of FREE jewelry. Admission is free & there will be light snacks. See details in the ad below... Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I wanted to share this fun … [Read more...]

CD Review + Giveaway: Unrepentant Geraldines by Tori Amos

Posted on August 19, 2014 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: CD giveaway, Tori Amos, Unrepentant Geraldines | 6 Comments

I’ve been a fan of Tori Amos since her Little Earthquakes days, back when I was in college & listening to KROQ radio station 24/7. The song Silent All These Years has such a great melody & those haunting lyrics…just beautiful! Fast forward 20-something years later & people are still listening to Tori’s music. Tori’s latest album Unrepentant Geraldines is vintage Tori, her lilting voice accompanied by that great piano music. I … [Read more...]

On My Way to School – Book Review and Signing

Posted on August 12, 2014 | Filed Under: Books, Mommy Stuff | Tags: children's books, Children’s Book World, Sarah Maizes | 2 Comments

Sometimes it’s a challenge to get our little ones adjusted to the idea of returning to school. Many kids are going back this month or right after Labor Day weekend. There’s a book called On My Way to School that is just perfect for kids between the ages of 3-7 years old that will encourage them to look forward to school by just using their imagination! The book is about a little girl named Livi who does not want to go to school. She would … [Read more...]

Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo!

Posted on August 7, 2014 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: LA food trucks, Los Angeles Zoo, Roaring Nights | 9 Comments

On July 25th, I attended a fun event for adults at the Los Angeles Zoo. The event is called Roaring Nights & as I had mentioned, this is strictly for the 18 years & older crowd. As much as I enjoy taking my daughter to the LA Zoo during the day, there is something to be said for going there at night without the little ones in tow. Sometimes mama needs a night out with friends, am I right?! I met my friend at the entrance of the LA … [Read more...]

San Fernando Valley Startup Weekend 2014

Posted on July 21, 2014 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: entrepreneurs, San Fernando Valley, Startup Weekend, tech conference | Leave a Comment

Last week was the TechLA Startup Summer Jam 2014. The TechLA Conference brought together startups, entrepreneurs & investors in one place to take part in a startup competition, panel discussions & (most importantly) to network. If you missed out on that opportunity, then take note Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley folks because there is a SFV Startup Weekend taking place in a couple of weeks! During the weekend of August … [Read more...]

An Insider’s Guide to Using the Opoli App

Posted on July 18, 2014 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Los Angeles ride share, Opoli, ride-sharing app, town car service | Leave a Comment

There are several ride-sharing apps out there in the marketplace. You know the ones, they rhyme with “rift” & “tuber.” ;) However what sets Opoli apart is that this app lets the customer & provider do business one-to-one in real time. Once the connection is made, then Opoli lets you do your thing! Plus, all Opoli drivers are commercially licensed AND insured professional providers. Thus making Opoli rides a safer & better … [Read more...]

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • …
  • 72
  • Next Page »

Grab A Button!

Subscribe via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Badges

Recent Posts

  • Lafufu-Themed Coloring Books {Book Review}
  • TRU Bowl Superfood Bar Westlake Village {Review + Giveaway}
  • “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” Out Now on Blu-ray & DVD!
  • Our Fall Getaway to Irvine
  • Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale – Bring Home the Digital Movie! {Giveaway Contest}

Recent Comments

  • Jess Benoit on Lafufu-Themed Coloring Books {Book Review}
  • Marysa on Lafufu-Themed Coloring Books {Book Review}
  • Melanie E on Lafufu-Themed Coloring Books {Book Review}
  • Tara Pittman on Lafufu-Themed Coloring Books {Book Review}
  • jerry godinho on Lafufu-Themed Coloring Books {Book Review}

Archives

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Copyright © 2025 · Design by Melanie Anne Creative · Built on the Genesis Framework

Copyright © 2025 · Real Mom of SFV on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in