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Highlights from #BlogFest at #IdeaWorld

Posted on July 20, 2015 | Filed Under: Fitness | Tags: BlogFest 2015, IDEA World Fitness Conference, Sweat Pink Fit Approach | 16 Comments

Last week I attended IDEA World Fitness BlogFest with Sweat Pink. I had never been to IDEA World, but I knew it would be a good experience based on what my blogger friends had told me. So I drove to the Convention Center in DTLA for 2 days straight & I have to say that it was an amazing experience. In a nutshell this conference is where food, fitness, nutrition & social media converge all under one roof! Inspiring Speakers There were … [Read more...]

Summer Fun with California Philharmonic at Santa Anita Park!

Posted on July 15, 2015 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: California Philharmonic, outdoor LA concerts, Santa Anita Park | 1 Comment

Who doesn’t enjoy an outdoor summertime concert? Readers of my blog may recall that last year I attended a California Philharmonic concert at Santa Anita Park. This is an awesome venue that is located in Arcadia. You’ll be surrounded by the beautiful San Gabriel mountains on one side along with views of the Santa Anita Race Track outdoor venue. It’s that time of year again & I am pleased to announce the line-up for the weeks … [Read more...]

Weightlifting at Novo Body Fitness in Encino

Posted on July 9, 2015 | Filed Under: Fitness | Tags: Encino weightlifting studio, Miguel Novo, Novo Body Fitness | 2 Comments

Confession: I'm a former cardio junkie who used to only focus on spinning classes, cardio kickboxing, stair climber machines & treadmills. It's not that those fitness classes or exercise machines are inherently bad, it's just that I needed to add some strength-training to my exercise regimen. I used to think (many years ago) that I should not lift weights that are heavier than 5 pounds, for fear that I would "bulk up." Now I know … [Read more...]

What’s Cooking at Mac-O-licious in Valley Village?

Posted on July 8, 2015 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Kelly Chapman Restaurant Start-up, Mac-O-licious, Valley Village mac & cheese restaurant | Leave a Comment

Like many of you this past 4th of July weekend, my family chowed down on burgers, hot dogs & other comfort food to celebrate the holiday. If your kids are like the ones in my immediate & extended family, they love a good mac & cheese. Earlier this year, we tried out Mac-O-licious in Valley Village which hands down has the best variety of mac & cheese entrees in the San Fernando Valley! I was really excited about trying out … [Read more...]

Meet Nikki Diaz of SoCal Princess Pro

Posted on June 3, 2015 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: LA children's party entertainer, Nikki Diaz, SoCal Princess Pro | 4 Comments

Nikki Diaz is a singer, children’s entertainer, blogger & Zumba fitness instructor. She is a busy mom to an adorable little boy. I am amazed at her ability to juggle it all! The first time I met Nikki Diaz was last year during a blogger brunch at Club MomMe’s Fall Fest. Since then we’ve run into each other several times at various children’s festivals & blogger meet-ups. One of the things I noticed about Nikki is that she has a fun … [Read more...]

Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator {Review}

Posted on May 29, 2015 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: Febreze, laundry fabric deodorizer, Laundry Odor Eliminator | 1 Comment

We had a family party over Memorial Weekend to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. While the kids played happily inside a bounce house, my husband had a spirited game of basketball with his brothers & cousins out on our sports court. Cut to the day after the party when I am cleaning up & stumble across the gym clothes that my husband used. Stinky!! Thank goodness I had a sample of Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator so I could put it to the … [Read more...]

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