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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...]

Daddy’s Beach Kit – Summer Item from Daddy & Co.™

Posted on July 14, 2014 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: beach kit, Daddy & Co., new dad gift, sunglasses | 4 Comments

Like many Americans, during the 4th of July weekend, I headed to the beach. On that Sunday, I took my daughter to our favorite beach in Santa Monica to escape the San Fernando Valley heat. We had a lot of fun & although my husband had to work, I know that he will definitely be able to attend our next beach outing. When we do go on our next trip, we will be bringing this fun beach kit with us! The Daddy & Co.™ Beach Kit is perfect … [Read more...]

Care Bears Love to Learn – App Review

Posted on July 5, 2014 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Care Bears Love to Learn, educational app, iPad, tech game | 4 Comments

My daughter loves playing with her dad's iPad. I try to make sure she balances electronic entertainment with reading (an actual book, not on a tablet), playing with her toys & going on play dates with friends. Believe it or not, she's been on an actual play date (both at our home & at her friend's house), where she's asked "Can we play with the iPad?" Sigh... Enter the new Care Bears Love to Learn app which is the first early learning … [Read more...]

My One Year Blogging Anniversary

Posted on July 2, 2014 | Filed Under: Misc | Tags: blogiversary, Disney On the Road, social media, virtual assistant | 7 Comments

Last Wednesday (June 25th) was my one year blogiversary. Interestingly enough, I had spent that day surrounded by fellow bloggers at the Disney On-the-Road Celebration event in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was such an inspiring day! I learned a lot & I'm so glad that I made the trek from CA to AZ. (Recap will be posted on the blog at a later date.) It was during the drive from LA with my parents & young daughter that made me contemplate … [Read more...]

Viola Davis Has Firsthand Knowledge of What “Hunger Is”

Posted on July 2, 2014 | Filed Under: Social Good | Tags: childhood hunger, Entertainment Industry Foundation, Hunger Is, social good, Viola Davis | 3 Comments

On June 10th, I attended a media event to learn more about the Hunger Is Organization. According to their mission statement, the goal is to eradicate childhood hunger in America & to improve health-related outcomes for hungry children & their families. Two foundations, the Safeway Foundation & the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have partnered together to do just that. Denise Albert & Melissa Musen Gerstein of The Moms … [Read more...]

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