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Peep and Egg: I’m Not Trick-or-Treating {Book Review}

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Peep and Egg: I’m Not Trick-or-Treating is a children’s book about two cute little chicks that are about to embark on a Halloween adventure. The chicks are siblings & the older chick wants to go trick-or-treating, but the younger one does not. Halloween is just around the corner & if you have little ones, then you know that this holiday can bring up a mixed bag of emotions. Some tiny tots LOVE to play dress-up & go … [Read more...]

The Rose Run 5k Run/Walk & 1k Kids’ Fun Run

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The Rose Run 5k Run/Walk & 1k Kids’ Fun Run is returning to Griffith Park to raise funds for a 3D mammography machine at The Disney Family Cancer Center, located at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. We all know that early detection saves lives; however many places utilize traditional 2D screenings. The proceeds from the Rose Run will go towards purchasing a 3d tomography machine for the Disney Family Cancer Center. The … [Read more...]

Yo-kai Watch 2 – Nintendo Media Preview

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Yo-kai Watch is such a popular Nintendo 3DS game, that when it came time to develop a sequel, Nintendo decided to create two versions of this role-playing video game. On September 30th, Nintendo will release Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits and Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleshy Souls! Last week I attended a media event where I was schooled on all things Yo-kai. Mark Ballas of “Dancing with the Stars” kicked off the festivities. Mark is a huge Yo-kai Watch … [Read more...]

Habit Burger Grill – Seasonal Hatch Chile Menu

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Hatch chile season typically runs from August through September. To mark the occasion, the Habit Burger Grill is offering three special menu items featuring Hatch green chiles. The best way to get great flavor out of Hatch chiles is to roast or grill them until they’re charred. The Habit Burger Grill is known for their made-to-order chargrilled burgers, so it is only fitting that they chargrill each of their Hatch chiles to bring out the … [Read more...]

SoulCycle: Tapping It Back in Calabasas

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A few weeks ago, SoulCycle opened its newest location in Calabasas. Although I’ve taken cycle classes at other studios, this was my first time ever taking a SoulCycle class. While indoor group cycling classes are not a new concept, it was SoulCycle that pioneered the trend back in 2006 which combines 45 minutes of cycling with the use of hand weights in a club-like atmosphere with pulsating music. I’ve tried different cycle studios in … [Read more...]

Meet Staci Lawrence, Owner of Flash Mob America

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If you’re a fan of Modern Family, then chances are you’ve watched the flash mob episode which featured Mitchell & Cameron dancing to an En Vogue song. Staci Lawrence, owner of Flash Mob America, is responsible for the flash mob in that episode. Fun fact: Staci was 7 months pregnant at the time of the taping of that episode – what a trooper for producing that dance number on location! Staci is based in Burbank but her company does … [Read more...]