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Chowing Down at Bachi Burger in Pasadena

Posted on February 18, 2015 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Bachi Burger, oxtail chili cheese fries, Pasadena burger restaurants | 4 Comments

**4/39/17 EDITOR’S NOTE: I was informed via Yelp that the business is closed.** Last month we spent a fun family day in Pasadena. First we hit up the LA Cookie Con & Sweets Show at the Pasadena Convention Center. After sampling all of that sweetness, we decided to walk a few blocks over to Bachi Burger which is on the corner of Green & Fair Oaks. I had heard so many good things from my family & friends who had eaten at the … [Read more...]

Family Fun at LA Cookie Con

Posted on February 16, 2015 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Dara the Bow Girl, LA Cookie Con, Pasadena cookie conference | 12 Comments

Several weeks ago, my family spent the day out in Pasadena. First stop, the LA Cookie Con & Sweets Show at the Pasadena Convention Center. We arrived just in time to see Ron Ben-Israel, host of the Food Network’s TV show "Sweet Genius" at the opening festivities. It was neat to hear him speak & perform the ribbon cutting ceremony. Btw, how cute are those giant whisks holding up the blue bow?!? There was so much to see at LA … [Read more...]

Exploring the Rails with Thomas & Friends + Giveaway!

Posted on February 11, 2015 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: Discovery Cube Los Angeles, family fun in SFV, Thomas and Friends | 23 Comments

A few weeks ago, my family had the pleasure of attending a media preview for the new Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails exhibit at Discovery Cube Los Angeles (DCLA). Although we had been to this brand new museum before (located 15 minutes from our house in the Valley), we were super  excited to see the newest exhibit! There is so much to see & do at this interactive Thomas & Friends exhibit! You can learn all about the … [Read more...]

Ivivva Athletica Coming Soon to Westfield Topanga in the #SFV!

Posted on February 6, 2015 | Filed Under: Fitness, Mommy Stuff | Tags: girls athletic apparel, ivivva athletica, lululemon | 8 Comments

Two weeks from today, on February 20th, ivivva athletica will open its doors at Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park. This lululemon for young girls, ages 4-14, will be located on the first floor, downstairs from The Cheesecake Factory. Why refer to it as the lululemon for young girls? Well for starters it is owned by the same parent company, lululemon athletica inc. Just like lululemon, the ivivva clothing line has thoughtful details like … [Read more...]

Celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day with Menchie’s on February 6th!

Posted on February 5, 2015 | Filed Under: Food, Mommy Stuff | Tags: froyo day, Menchie's, National Frozen Yogurt Day | 1 Comment

Our family enjoys frozen yogurt & it's been well documented on this site about our love for Menchie's! In fact, it was just this past November that we were enjoying Menchie's limited edition Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll flavor. So naturally we are super excited about National Frozen Yogurt Day which is tomorrow, February 6th. In celebration of this fun holiday, all Menchie's locations will offer guests one free 6oz cup … [Read more...]

Meet Carissa Ferro a Certified Eating Psychology Coach

Posted on February 4, 2015 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Agoura Hills Center for Eating Recovery, Carissa Ferro, Certified Eating Psychology Coach |

I’ve known Carissa for several months, as our children go to the same elementary school. Recently I heard her give a powerful presentation about the psychology of eating, specifically about how our relationship to food affects our body image & interactions with others. As I looked around the room, I could tell that her speech resonated with many of the women. As a Certified Eating Psychology Coach at The Center for Eating Recovery in Agoura … [Read more...]

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