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Merry Christmas – Wordless Wednesday

Posted on December 25, 2013 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, Merry Christmas | Leave a Comment

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! Here's to a Happy 2014!! … [Read more...]

Flipping Out Over Flipeez – Product Review

Posted on December 6, 2013 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: As Seen On TV, fleece hat, Flipeez, holiday gift, Kristi Yamaguchi | 6 Comments

Have you heard about Flipeez? If you have school age children, then chances are they’ve seen the commercial on TV. Flipeez are fun, stylish hats with “a super soft inner fleece lining & knit outer hat.” They come in a variety of animal shapes: Kitty, Monster, Monkey & Puppy. The best part about these hats? You squeeze the puff-ball in the tassel & watch as the animal’s tail wags or arms open! My daughter was so excited to try … [Read more...]

Fun Girls Night Out at the Nail Garden

Posted on December 4, 2013 | Filed Under: Misc, Reviews | Tags: Children's Hospital UCLA, Girls Night Out, Holiday Toy Drive, manicure, Nail Garden, nail salon, Sherman Oaks, SoCal Lady Bloggers, Studio City, Valencia | 4 Comments

After a wonderful but busy Thanksgiving holiday with family, I was ready to have a fun girls night out! This past Sunday I met up with some of my fellow SoCal Lady Bloggers at the Nail Garden in Valencia. When I first arrived, I was greeted warmly by the salon manager. I was pleasantly surprised when they offered me coffee, latte or tea - what a nice welcome! At my local salon, I'm lucky if I get a cup of water from their dispenser, … [Read more...]

Cheesy Corn Casserole

Posted on December 2, 2013 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Anthony's Pasta, comfort food, Corn Casserole, holiday dish | 4 Comments

This is a sponsored post. Christmas is a special holiday in my family. Every year I get together with my extended family for a festive dinner at my cousin's house. We love comfort food (in moderation) in our family & I always bring my Cheesy Corn Casserole to the holiday party. It is a big hit, especially with the little ones! Cheesy Corn Casserole Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 … [Read more...]

Need A Sitter For the Holidays?

Posted on November 26, 2013 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: babysitters, Facebook, holiday shopping, iPhone app, Lollipop Dream, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, UrbanSitter | Leave a Comment

The following post is sponsored by UrbanSitter. December is around the corner & as a busy mom I’ve got a lot on my to-do list. There are holiday parties, parent-teacher conferences and Christmas shopping, among many other things. While I do have family nearby that can watch my daughter, it’s not always possible. That’s why it’s so nice to utilize the services of UrbanSitter, an online resource that connects parents with … [Read more...]

Visiting Crème Caramel in Sherman Oaks

Posted on November 22, 2013 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Bread pudding, Crème Caramel, farmers markets, Kristine de la Cruz, Philippine Red Cross, Sherman Oaks, ube | 11 Comments

Earlier this month, I went to Crème Caramel with my daughter for an after school treat. It's a tiny shop, filled to the brim with delicious sweet & savory treats! If you've visited the various farmers markets in LA, then you may have seen Kristine de la Cruz's handiwork. For the past 3 years, she has been showcasing her bread puddings & crème caramels at various places such as Atwater Village Farmers Market & Silverlake Farmers … [Read more...]

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