Hello Kitty Con is just around the corner & I cannot wait! As a lifelong fan of Sanrio, I have been buying Hello Kitty items for as long as I can remember. I find it fascinating that Hello Kitty merchandise is bought by people of all ages with varying cultural & economic backgrounds - from cute Hello Kitty plush for little kids to high-end Ju-Ju-Be diaper bags purchased by mothers. So what is it about Hello Kitty that enables her to have … [Read more...]
Dining at Meat District Co. in Pasadena
A few blocks north of Colorado Blvd on Raymond Avenue is a wonderful gem of a restaurant that is aptly named Meat District Co. The restaurant opened in late August. I remember reading about the grand opening online & thinking that the concept sounded very interesting. A couple of weeks ago, I attended a luncheon with a handful of bloggers. Before I sat down to order, I peeked inside their meat locker. I learned that Meat District Co. … [Read more...]
Meet Michelle Collins of The Persona Program
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
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
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!
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...]
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