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Baked Penne Pasta with Ground Turkey {Recipe}

Posted on January 25, 2016 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: easy pasta recipe, Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey, Penne Pasta with Ground Turkey | 4 Comments

The following post is sponsored by Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey. All opinions are 100% my own. January is usually the time of year when people look to make healthy food choices. One of the healthy food swaps that I've incorporated with my family is to switch from using ground beef to ground turkey. It is a healthy alternative to ground beef & an easy substitute to any meal. So occasionally on "Taco Tuesday" I will substitute ground … [Read more...]

Meet Alison, Co-Owner of WORK. by The Office Stylist

Posted on January 20, 2016 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Alison Massie, Sherman Oaks coworking, WORK. by The Office Stylist | 1 Comment

A couple of years ago, I tried out a coworking space in Sherman Oaks called WORK. by The Office Stylist. It is a super cool coworking office & you can read more about my experience here. I kept in touch with Alison, the co-owner, from that point on. She has seen my blog evolve & I have watched her grow her coworking business AND her family! :) I am so thrilled to introduce you to my friend & the latest Real Mom of the SFV, Alison … [Read more...]

Celebrating National Popcorn Day with Gaslamp Popcorn!

Posted on January 19, 2016 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: Gaslamp Popcorn, National Popcorn Day, Popcorn Day | Leave a Comment

One of the things my family loves to eat while watching a movie is popcorn. You've heard the phrase "Netflix & chill" but in our house we throw on a DVD, break out the popcorn & chill! Since today is National Popcorn Day, I thought I'd share with you my newest finding – Gaslamp Popcorn! Gaslamp Popcorn has been around since 1998. The company started out in the Gaslamp District of San Diego with their famous kettle corn flavor. It … [Read more...]

Indulge LA – Los Angeles Chocolate Festival {Event Recap}

Posted on January 18, 2016 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Barcelona Enterprises, Indulge LA, Los Angeles Chocolate Festival, St. Baldrick’s Foundation | 4 Comments

Three weeks ago I attended Indulge LA at the Olympic Collection in West Los Angeles. This Los Angeles Chocolate Festival was organized by Barcelona Enterprises & the charity recipient for this year's event was St. Baldrick’s Foundation. If you like chocolate, pastries, champagne & dessert wines – then this is the event for you! I ran into several blogger friends while at this event but my "partner in crime" for the festival was Alyssa … [Read more...]

#PandaInsiders DVD Contest for Kung Fu Panda 1 AND 2!

Posted on January 18, 2016 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Kung Fu Panda, PandaInsiders | 9 Comments

As a member of Fox Home Entertainment Insiders, I received copies of "Kung Fu Panda" & "Kung Fu Panda 2." No other compensation was received & all opinions are my own. On January 29th, Kung Fu Panda 3 is coming to theaters & what better way to get caught up with the Kung Fu Panda series than to rewatch Kung Fu Panda 1 & 2! I know that there is buzz in the air for the latest installment & my family needs a refresher course … [Read more...]

My Exclusive Interview with Hungry Girl + Cookbook Giveaway!

Posted on January 14, 2016 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: healthy recipes cookbook, Hungry Girl, Hungryland, Lisa Lillien | 6 Comments

I met Lisa Lillien (aka Hungry Girl) last year at the Shape Magazine Meet & Tweet event in Santa Monica. She was presenting during a panel entitled “Taking Your Brand to the Next Level” & gave some excellent tips. When I found out that Hungry Girl headquarters is located in the San Fernando Valley, I immediately thought about doing an in-person interview & tour! The Hungry Girl headquarters is affectionately called “Hungryland.” As … [Read more...]

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