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Jo Malone Trunk Show

Posted on March 13, 2014 | Filed Under: Local Events, Product Reviews | Tags: Blo USA, Bloomingdale's, blow dry bar, citrus, cologne, Jo Malone, Nordstrom, perfume | Leave a Comment

Last week I attended a fun event at Blo Blow Dry Bar in Porter Ranch, where the guests were treated to a Jo Malone trunk show while sipping on drinks & light snacks. Representatives from Jo Malone were there to educate us on their fragrances. When I had heard about this free community event, I immediately RSVP’d! You see I’ve been a big fan of Jo Malone for years. There’s a Nordstrom near my home & whenever I am in the store, I … [Read more...]

Chatting with the Cast of the Single Moms Club

Posted on March 12, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: aha moment, Amy Smart, Cocoa Brown, improv, Nia Long, Single Moms Club, sisterhood, support network, Tyler Perry, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Zulay Henao | 6 Comments

The Single Moms Club is a dramedy starring Wendi McLendon-Covey, Nia Long, Cocoa Brown, Zulay Henao & Amy Smart. I attended an early screening last week & found it to be entertaining, with many funny & heartfelt moments. When five struggling single moms put aside their differences to form a support group, they find inspiration and laughter in their new sisterhood, and help each other overcome the obstacles that stand in their … [Read more...]

Throwback Thursday: Meeting the Director of Rio 2 – Carlos Saldanha

Posted on March 6, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Carlos Saldanha, Rio 2, TBT, Throwback Thursday | Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity through Surf and Sunshine to preview several scenes of Rio 2. It's very entertaining & the music is GREAT! I can't wait to take my daughter when it opens up next month. I was fortunate to be able to interview the director, Carlos Saldanha with several other mom bloggers. To read about my chat with the director, click over & read it here! … [Read more...]

Blo Blow Dry Bar

Posted on February 26, 2014 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: Blo USA, blow dry bar, blow out, Porter Ranch, Private Lives of Nashville Wives, TNT | 2 Comments

Last Tuesday I went to a fun media event at Blo Blow Dry Bar in Beverly Hills. Blo USA is an international chain of blow dry bars, where you can get your hair washed & blown out in various styles. After the stylist washed my hair, I consulted Blo's hair menu book & picked out a style that had loose curls. Here's my before & after photo: When I got home later that evening, my daughter was so fascinated by my curls! She'd … [Read more...]

Throwback Thursday – Meeting an Olympic Gold Medalist

Posted on February 20, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Burbank, Gold Medalist, ice skating, Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympics, Throwback Thursday | Leave a Comment

In honor of the Olympics, I wanted to post this photo from last December, when my daughter & I met Kristi Yamaguchi! She was at an outdoor rink in Burbank to promote her book & foundation. My daughter has been taking ice skating lessons since December, so naturally we are watching the Winter Olympics. Although because they broadcast it in the evening, close to her bedtime, I record it & then we'll watch the ice … [Read more...]