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5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste

Posted on August 18, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: FutureFood 2050, Institute of Food Technologists, Reduce Food Waste | 14 Comments

The following post is sponsored by the Institute of Food Technologists®. All opinions are 100% my own. As a busy mom I’m amazed at how much food can be wasted in my own home. I’ve seen news reports on TV that show how nearly half of the food produced in the United States is never eaten. Shocking isn’t it?! I started to think, what can I do to reduce food waste in my own home? Here's my Top 5 ways to reduce food waste... Check expiration … [Read more...]

Sampling Juice Flavors at Pressed Juicery + Giveaway!

Posted on August 13, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: cold-pressed juices, Pressed Juicery, recipes for juicing | 7 Comments

I have quite a few friends who are big fans of cold-pressed juices. On occasion I have grabbed juices from the market after a workout, but until last week I had yet to try any from Pressed Juicery. So when I was invited to come down to the Studio City location to sample the newest seasonal flavors, I jumped at the chance! I sampled three seasonal flavors. The first one contained spinach, romaine, kale, yuzu, pink lady apple, cucumber & … [Read more...]

Meet Allya Orlov of Organic Life Wellness

Posted on August 13, 2014 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Allya Orlov, Club MomMe, Organic Life Wellness | Leave a Comment

I met Allya Orlov last year at a Club MomMe event. Allya is the Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley Founding MomMe. In that role, she organizes events in the Valley for Club MomMe, which is a supportive, fun & educational community for expectant moms &/or moms with young children. Over the last few months, I’ve gotten to know Allya since I work for an online babysitting company that frequently partners with Club MomMe at events. What I … [Read more...]

Yoga Warrior 365 with Rudy Mettia

Posted on August 12, 2014 | Filed Under: Fitness | Tags: Rudy Mettia, Yoga Warrior 365, yoga workout DVD box set | 2 Comments

As a busy, work-at-home mom, there are days where I just don’t have time to get to the gym to workout. While I can always lace up my shoes & go for a jog on my treadmill at home, sometimes I need an alternative. Thankfully I found Yoga Warrior 365 with Rudy Mettia, which is an excellent DVD box set. Now I can bring the yoga studio to my home! Through this home yoga series, you’ll learn the yoga method and mindset directly from Rudy, … [Read more...]

On My Way to School – Book Review and Signing

Posted on August 12, 2014 | Filed Under: Books, Mommy Stuff | Tags: children's books, Children’s Book World, Sarah Maizes | 2 Comments

Sometimes it’s a challenge to get our little ones adjusted to the idea of returning to school. Many kids are going back this month or right after Labor Day weekend. There’s a book called On My Way to School that is just perfect for kids between the ages of 3-7 years old that will encourage them to look forward to school by just using their imagination! The book is about a little girl named Livi who does not want to go to school. She would … [Read more...]

Working out at Barry’s Bootcamp via ClassPass

Posted on August 10, 2014 | Filed Under: Fitness | Tags: Barry’s Bootcamp, ClassPass, Sherman Oaks fitness studio | Leave a Comment

The following post contains affiliate links. All opinions are 100% my own. A couple of weeks ago, I took my very first class at Barry’s Bootcamp in Sherman Oaks. I’ve taken bootcamp classes before but not at this fitness studio. I had heard some interesting things about Barry’s, so I thought, why not give it a try! Taking classes at Barry’s Bootcamp (or any other studio in LA) has never been easier because I booked my class through … [Read more...]

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