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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...]

The Insider’s Guide to ElliptiFit

Posted on February 26, 2014 | Filed Under: Fitness | Tags: elliptical, ElliptiFit, group fitness class, high intensity workout, low impact, West LA | 5 Comments

For those that follow my blog, you know that I completed a 5k race in mid-January. However when I was sidelined earlier this month with plantar fasciitis, my podiatrist told me that the best cardio workout for someone with my condition would be cycling or the elliptical. So when I heard about ElliptiFit, I was super excited to take the class! I love taking group fitness classes. The boost that you get from an instructor with a great attitude, … [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...]

Lemonade Studio City

Posted on February 19, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: cafeteria-style, Lemonade, Studio City | 2 Comments

Last week I had the opportunity to check out Lemonade, an eatery known for its seasonal southern California comfort food. Lemonade's newest location opened last month in Studio City. I had gotten a taste of Lemonade in Westlake Village over the Christmas holiday break & really fell in love with their fresh, healthy cuisine! So when I found out that we were getting a location in my own "back yard" I was thrilled! Lemonade Studio City is … [Read more...]

Giving Back to the North Valley Family YMCA

Posted on February 13, 2014 | Filed Under: Social Good | Tags: Annual Campaign, child care programs, North Valley Family YMCA, P.L.A.Y program, social good, TRX, YMCA, Youth Sports League | Leave a Comment

This is not a sponsored post. The North Valley Family YMCA is a place that my family has been going to for many years. My husband likes to work out using the cardio machines & shooting basketballs around in the big gym. My daughter has taken ballet & tap classes from the fabulous dance instructors at the Y. Over the summer she participated in a kids cooking class, where she made delicious healthy snacks. It’s no secret to … [Read more...]

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