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Meet Michelle Collins of The Persona Program

Posted on October 15, 2014 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Los Angeles youth organization, Michelle Collins, The Persona Program | 2 Comments

I’ve been a fan of Michelle Collins for quite some time now. Initially we bonded over Twitter, discovering that we are both Valley residents & mothers of young daughters. Michelle is the founder of a youth organization called The Persona Program. Recently Michelle spoke at the Surefire Girls Conference that took place on October 11th in Santa Monica. Please meet the founder of The Persona Program, Michelle Collins! How/why did you … [Read more...]

Sky High Sports: The Trampoline Place

Posted on October 13, 2014 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: Sky High Sports, trampoline dodgeball, Woodland Hills trampoline park | Leave a Comment

Every now & then, my daughter will have random days off from school. Sometimes it’s a holiday & other times it’s one of those teacher in-service days. We had one of those school vacation days about 2 weeks ago. So what’s a kid to do when you want to spend an hour or two with school friends? Rather than hosting a get-together at my house, I decided to call up my daughter’s BFF (well actually her mom) & schedule a play date at Sky High … [Read more...]

Lemonade Toluca Lake + Cookbook #Giveaway

Posted on October 8, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Lemonade LA, The Lemonade Cookbook, Toluca Lake restaurants | 7 Comments

For those of you who have been following my blog, you'll know how much of a fan I am of Lemonade. This restaurant is known for their healthy cuisine made with fresh ingredients & of course their delicious lemonades! I frequently dine at the ones in Studio City & Westlake Village. A couple of weeks ago, I got to sample some seasonal dishes at their newest location in Toluca Lake. Ordering your food at Lemonade is very easy. It’s … [Read more...]

NEW Microsoft Store at Westfield Topanga + Giveaway!

Posted on October 6, 2014 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: Answer Desk, Microsoft Store, Xbox One | 27 Comments

The following post contains a giveaway that was sponsored by Microsoft Stores. All opinions are 100% my own. On September 19th, I was invited to preview the brand new Microsoft Store at Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park. The store was buzzing with excitement as the retail associates prepped for the grand opening that was taking place the very next day. The first thing you notice as you walk in the store is the giant Microsoft display screen. … [Read more...]

B. Toffee – Milk & Dark Chocolates

Posted on October 4, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: B. toffee, Betsey Thagard, Orange County toffee shop | 10 Comments

I had a part-time job in college & one of my co-workers would make toffees & fudge every Fall/Winter. Around October, I remember asking Linda "What type of toffee will you make this season?" Every year I would look forward to her sweet treats. That was many, many years ago (like 20!) & sadly I don't get to enjoy her homemade toffee. That's why I'm so glad to have found out about B. toffee! B. toffee was founded by Betsey … [Read more...]

SUREFIRE Girls Conference + Ticket #Giveaway

Posted on October 2, 2014 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: girls leadership conference, Michelle Phan, surefire girls | 10 Comments

UPDATE: All five pairs of tickets have been claimed. If you'd like to attend the conference, there is still time to order your tickets. As the mother of a young girl, I want to empower my daughter & give her the tools to be smart, independent & creative. That's why I am so excited about the SUREFIRE Girls Conference which will take place on Saturday, October 11th, from 10am-5pm in Santa Monica. SUREFIRE is an innovative, … [Read more...]

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