I was provided with a complimentary copy of "She Stood for Freedom: The Untold Story of a Civil Rights Hero, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland." All opinions are my own. During the early 1960s, a white teenager living in the South named Joan Trumpauer Mulholland became immersed in the Civil Rights struggle. She organized non-violent sit-ins, attended Tougaloo College (a predominately black college) & participated in protests including the March on … [Read more...]
Meet Suzanne Altman, Owner of The Playroom
Chances are that if you are a parent of a toddler & you live in Sherman Oaks, Encino or Studio City, then you’ve been to The Playroom. It is an indoor play space for kids & also a place where you can host birthday parties or playdates. I remember going there a few years ago for an event when I worked in marketing for UrbanSitter. Suzanne Altman is the owner of The Playroom. It was her son that inspired her to open up this play space, … [Read more...]
Charcuterie From Les Trois Petits Cochons
What is charcuterie? Charcuterie (shahr-cute-uh-ree) is a French word for any prepared meats that are smoked or dry-cured. Items like salami, prosciutto, sausages, ham, pate or terrine (which is a spreadable meat) make up a charcuterie platter. You might be able to find some of these items at a deli, but to get high quality gourmet charcuterie, Les Trois Petits Cochons is your one-stop shop! Les Trois Petits Cochons began in 1975 as a … [Read more...]
Chatting with the Cast of Ice Age: Collision Course
I was invited to watch a media preview of Ice Age: Collision Course. I also attended a press conference with cast members. All thoughts & opinions are 100% my own. My daughter & I had a blast watching Ice Age: Collision Course. If you're a fan of the Ice Age movie series, then you'll want to see this latest installment that comes out on July 22nd! Scrat’s epic pursuit of the elusive acorn catapults him into the universe where he … [Read more...]
Interview with Bridgette R. Alexander, Author of Southern Gothic: A Celine Caldwell Mystery
Southern Gothic: A Celine Caldwell Mystery is a fun mystery novel that's just perfect for the beach! “Tell your mother to do as we say…or we go to the police.” Frightened by these chilling words of blackmail on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 16 years old, Celine Caldwell is threatened as she raced from her tony school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side to her internship at the Museum. She wants to go screaming to her mother’s … [Read more...]
Summer Specials at Ruby’s Diner!
Shakes, salads & sliders – oh my! Ruby’s Diner is serving up deliciousness at all of their locations. Recently I tried out their new summer specials & boy were they yummy! One of the items that caught my eye on their summer menu is Ruby’s Summer Sliders, which are served on King's Hawaiian Rolls. You can get either American Sliders, Southwest Sliders & Hickory Sliders. I like my food with a little "kick to it" so I opted to get … [Read more...]
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