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New Disney Store at The Oaks Mall

Posted on July 27, 2015 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: Disney Store, Disney's Descendants, Marvel merchandise Thousand Oaks, The Oaks Mall | 10 Comments

Disney fans lined up at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks this past Saturday morning in anticipation of the Disney Store grand opening. I was on-hand with my daughter to take in the festivities! While we waited outside the mall, Disney Store Cast Members (i.e. store employees) handed out these cute Mickey Ear Hats to the first 500 guests in line. Isn’t it cute?! When the line finally moved into the mall, we were able to get the first … [Read more...]

{Giveaway} Tickets to Experience Cal Phil at Santa Anita Park

Posted on July 22, 2015 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Arcadia outdoor concerts, California Philharmonic, concerts at Santa Anita Park | 9 Comments

Picture this…you’re dining alfresco with your family & friends at the outdoor concert venue where California Philharmonic plays. You are surrounded by the San Gabriel mountains & taking in the views of the Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia. As the sun sets, the familiar strains of music from Jurassic Park begins to play as the concert stage glows purple. There are many reasons why I love attending a California Philharmonic concert … [Read more...]

Horsing Around Kauai’s North Shore

Posted on July 21, 2015 | Filed Under: Misc | Tags: Hawaii horseback riding, Kauai family activities, Princeville Ranch Adventures | 4 Comments

What comes to mind when you think of Kauai? Maybe great beaches, surfing, & snorkeling! How about horseback riding or going on a zipline? Well, Princeville Ranch Adventures can help you with the last two activities! Last month our family went to Hawaii for our summer vacation. My parents were born in Hawaii, dad is from Kauai & my mom is from Oahu. My grandma & other family relatives live on Kauai & we knew that part of our … [Read more...]

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...]

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