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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...]

Meeting Alison Sweeney – Author, Actress & Mother

Posted on June 23, 2014 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Alison Sweeney, Days of Our Lives, Duff's Cakemix, Scared Scriptless, Skinnygirl Sparklers, SweeneyMamarazzi, The Biggest Loser | 7 Comments

A couple of Mondays ago, I had the opportunity to meet Alison Sweeney at Duff’s Cakemix in Los Angeles. Melissa Musen Gerstein of The Moms was hosting a meet & greet with Alison, who was promoting her latest book Scared Scriptless. You probably know Alison from her various TV show credits, such as The Biggest Loser or Days of Our Lives. I had been to Duff’s Cakemix before, having taken my daughter to decorate cupcakes over Spring … [Read more...]

David Gray’s Latest Album “Mutineers” Drops June 17th!

Posted on June 7, 2014 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Back in the World, British singer/songwriter, David Gray, Mutineers | Leave a Comment

The following post is sponsored by One2One Network. All opinions are 100% my own. I'm always on the hunt for new music by different artists. I love listening to music in the car (especially when I am stuck in LA traffic), while I am working out & at home when I am cleaning, answering emails or trying to write out my latest blog post. :) David Gray is an artist from the UK who came on the scene in the late 90's with his big hit … [Read more...]

Alex Lemonade Stand – Fighting to Cure Childhood Cancer #OneCupAtATime

Posted on May 29, 2014 | Filed Under: Social Good | Tags: Alex Lemonade Stand Foundation, giveaway, Lemonade Days, social good | 2 Comments

Earlier this month, I worked at a charity event where the proceeds went towards breast cancer research. I found the whole event incredibly moving. Next month I will take part in another event, fundraising for the Alex Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). Did you know that this summer will mark 10 years since 8-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004) challenged the nation to help her raise $1 million for childhood cancer cures, one cup of … [Read more...]

ScholarShare California’s 529 College Savings Plan

Posted on April 30, 2014 | Filed Under: Misc, Mommy Stuff | Tags: college debt, college savings plan, ScholarShare 529 | 4 Comments

The following post is sponsored by One2One Network and ScholarShare. All opinions are 100% my own. My daughter is in elementary school & while saving for her college education is a priority, my husband & I just haven’t had the time to research our options. Many of my mom friends are in the same boat, we know we should do it but the process seems overwhelming. Where do we start? How much do we put away? What if my kid ends up not going … [Read more...]

Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Annenberg Community Beach House

Posted on April 21, 2014 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Annenberg Community Beach House, free family fun, Santa Monica | 6 Comments

Recently I was chatting with some friends about our favorite beach activities in SoCal. I had mentioned how my family really enjoyed Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica last summer. You can read about our fun day here! If you have never been to the Annenberg Community Beach House before, then you are in luck! This coming weekend, on April 26 & 27, the City of Santa Monica will celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Annenberg … [Read more...]

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