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Penne Pasta with Uncle Steve’s Arrabiata Sauce

Posted on November 11, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: penne pasta with ground beef recipe, Steve Schirripa, Uncle Steve’s pasta sauces | 7 Comments

I know quite a few moms that have at least one “go to” pasta dish that they can cook at a moment’s notice. I personally love penne pasta & so does my family. One of our favorite dishes (and it is easy-to-make too!) is penne pasta with ground beef. Usually I just pick up whatever sauce that’s available at my local grocery store but this time I wanted to make it with one of Uncle Steve’s™ organic pasta sauces. Steve Schirripa (best known … [Read more...]

Menchie’s Newest Froyo Flavor – Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll!

Posted on November 8, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Cinnabon frozen yogurt, froyo, Menchie's | 2 Comments

Every now & then I like to take my daughter to get frozen yogurt as an after-school treat. Usually I pair her favorite flavor with fresh fruit, like strawberries or bananas. There is a Menchie's frozen yogurt store near her school, which is a convenient after school hang-out for a lot of her friends & their moms. We love the friendly neighborhood feel of the store, the chalkboard wall where kids can draw & color on it, the … [Read more...]

Rodan + Fields REDEFINE Acute Care™ Skincare for Expression Lines

Posted on November 7, 2014 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: REDEFINE Acute Care, Rodan + Fields, Skincare for Expression Lines | 5 Comments

Let’s be honest, I’ve seen more wrinkles on my face in the last five years than I care to admit. I don’t know whether it’s a combination of diet; lack of sleep; gaining weight, losing weight & then gaining it again (which I understand affects skin elasticity). It’s probably a combination of all three. Then again, I’m sure all of that time spent laying out in the sun during my high school years (before I knew any better) probably contributed … [Read more...]

Hello Kitty Con 2014 Recap

Posted on November 5, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Hello Kitty Con, Japanese American National Museum, Little Tokyo | 4 Comments

Thousands of Hello Kitty fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles to attend Hello Kitty Con last week. I attended a media preview of Hello Kitty Con last Wednesday night, but because I am such a Hello Kitty nerd, I went back another day to view it again with the public. Hello Kitty Con took place at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (The Museum of Contemporary Art) in DTLA. It is literally steps away from the Little Tokyo district, … [Read more...]

Hitting the Reset Button with Soupure

Posted on November 3, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: one-day cleanse, soup cleanse, Soupure | 4 Comments

About a year & a half ago, I cut out cheese & Diet Coke for 4 weeks in preparation for my family’s summer vacation to Hawaii. I also limited carbs, coffee & tea about 2 weeks prior to the trip. I remember feeling great during that vacation – well rested & energetic. Since we were in Hawaii, I made sure to eat a lot of local fruits & fish – so it was easy to eat “clean” while we were there. Earlier this summer, I tried a … [Read more...]

Meet Nancy Tei of AKT Entertainment

Posted on October 29, 2014 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: AKT Entertainment, LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show, Nancy Tei | 4 Comments

Nancy Tei is the co-owner of AKT Entertainment. I first got to know Nancy through social media. She is currently prepping for the LA Cookie Con & Sweets Show, which will take place in January 2015. In addition to her various jobs & responsibilities, Nancy is a busy mom to an adorable 14 month old girl. Please meet the latest Real Mom of the SFV, Nancy Tei! How/why did you begin your business? Nancy: AKT Entertainment was born … [Read more...]

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