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X Games Ventura 2024: A Fusion of Action Sports, Music and Culture

Posted on June 18, 2024 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: skateboarding competition, Ventura County Fairgrounds, Women’s BMX, X Games Ventura | 8 Comments

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What do the words alley-oop, 180, kickflip and tail slide have in common? These are skateboarding tricks, some of which you may see at this month’s X Games held in Ventura, CA. X Games, the leading action sports competition and lifestyle brand, returns to the Ventura County Fairgrounds from June 28 – 30 for three days of non-stop action sports, music, and festival experiences for fans of all ages! Festival experiences include special … [Read more...]

Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition is a Whimsical Journey Around the World

Posted on June 5, 2024 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition, Santa Monica Art Museum, Wally Koval, Wes Anderson | 8 Comments

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Recently I visited ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition’ which is located inside the Santa Monica Art Museum. The museum is in the heart of 3rd Street Promenade, just steps away from the beach, local shops and eateries! As you walk into the museum, you are immediately transported to the whimsical world of Wes Anderson’s distinctive aesthetics. Featuring 10 themed rooms, the exhibition pays tribute to travel, photography, community … [Read more...]

Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of ‘Glory’ – Now Available in 4K UHD Steelbook Format

Posted on June 4, 2024 | Filed Under: Uncategorized | Tags: Denzel Washington, Glory, Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | 9 Comments

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When “Glory” came out in 1989, I was blown away by Morgan Freeman’s (The Dark Knight) performance. Denzel Washington (The Equalizer) left a lasting impression on me as Private Trip, especially during one very moving scene. I remember thinking that I had never seen Cary Elwes (Princess Bride) or Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller's Day Off) in a dramatic role. “Glory” is a powerful movie and if you’ve never seen it, you now have the opportunity … [Read more...]

Young Woman and the Sea {Movie Review}: An Inspiring Story of Swimmer Trudy Ederle

Posted on May 31, 2024 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Daisy Ridley, Disney movies, Trudy Ederle, Young Woman and the Sea | 9 Comments

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Disney’s Young Woman and the Sea, the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, is out in select theaters nationwide today. In addition to Daisy Ridley (Star Wars films) playing the lead role of Trudy Ederle, the film stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey (Burn), Kim Bodnia (Killing Eve), Stephen Graham (Venom: Let There Be Carnage), and Glenn Fleshler (Joker). Daisy Ridley stars as the … [Read more...]

Hiring a Nanny or Sitter for the First Time

Posted on May 30, 2024 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff, Reviews | Tags: childcare, hiring babysitters, qualified nannies, Sittercity | 6 Comments

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As a mom there are times where you’ll need to hire childcare for your family. Whether it’s a nanny for the workweek or a babysitter for an occasional date night, I understand that it can be a challenge to find qualified sitters to watch over your kid(s). Not sure where to get started with hiring a nanny or babysitter? Our friends at Sittercity have provided us with a guide to help you find the support you need. Use code REALMOMSFV30 for … [Read more...]

What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? {Book Review}

Posted on May 28, 2024 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: AAPI authors, Asian authors, Eric Toda, Shay Fan, Tara Han-Tran Johnson, What in the World Is Ezra’s Art? | 12 Comments

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When my daughter was a toddler, I looked for children’s books that had representation of our ethnicity. While there were a few picture books featuring Asian and/or Asian American children, it was few and far between. That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you today a brand-new book, “What in the World is Ezra’s Art?” co-written by Eric Toda and Shay Fan. What is the picture book about? Check out the summary below! The book features Ezra, … [Read more...]

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