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Grease Sing-A-Long at the Hollywood Bowl!

Posted on July 3, 2014 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Grease Sing-A-Long, Summer Sounds, The Hollywood Bowl | Leave a Comment

I've been going to the Hollywood Bowl for as long as I can remember. There's nothing like sitting under the stars with friends after sharing food that you've brought from home or perhaps purchased from one of the Bowl's fine food establishments. Last year I went during my 40th birthday weekend & ate at the Rooftop Grill. It was lovely - such a great setting & the food is wonderful! After the birthday dinner at the Rooftop Grill, we … [Read more...]

My One Year Blogging Anniversary

Posted on July 2, 2014 | Filed Under: Misc | Tags: blogiversary, Disney On the Road, social media, virtual assistant | 7 Comments

Last Wednesday (June 25th) was my one year blogiversary. Interestingly enough, I had spent that day surrounded by fellow bloggers at the Disney On-the-Road Celebration event in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was such an inspiring day! I learned a lot & I'm so glad that I made the trek from CA to AZ. (Recap will be posted on the blog at a later date.) It was during the drive from LA with my parents & young daughter that made me contemplate … [Read more...]

Viola Davis Has Firsthand Knowledge of What “Hunger Is”

Posted on July 2, 2014 | Filed Under: Social Good | Tags: childhood hunger, Entertainment Industry Foundation, Hunger Is, social good, Viola Davis | 3 Comments

On June 10th, I attended a media event to learn more about the Hunger Is Organization. According to their mission statement, the goal is to eradicate childhood hunger in America & to improve health-related outcomes for hungry children & their families. Two foundations, the Safeway Foundation & the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have partnered together to do just that. Denise Albert & Melissa Musen Gerstein of The Moms … [Read more...]

Poncho Baby’s Bandana Bib

Posted on June 30, 2014 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: baby bibs, Bandana Bibs, organic cotton, Poncho Baby | 4 Comments

We've had a baby boom of sorts in our extended family. My brother-in-law's son is about to turn 1 year's old. My husband's cousin just had a baby girl & another cousin is about to have twins in October. Although my daughter just turned 8 years old, I am always on the lookout for new baby/toddler products to purchase for my relative's kids! Enter the Bandana Bib by Poncho Baby! This reversible AND stylish bib comes in an assortment … [Read more...]

Meeting Alison Sweeney – Author, Actress & Mother

Posted on June 23, 2014 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Alison Sweeney, Days of Our Lives, Duff's Cakemix, Scared Scriptless, Skinnygirl Sparklers, SweeneyMamarazzi, The Biggest Loser | 7 Comments

A couple of Mondays ago, I had the opportunity to meet Alison Sweeney at Duff’s Cakemix in Los Angeles. Melissa Musen Gerstein of The Moms was hosting a meet & greet with Alison, who was promoting her latest book Scared Scriptless. You probably know Alison from her various TV show credits, such as The Biggest Loser or Days of Our Lives. I had been to Duff’s Cakemix before, having taken my daughter to decorate cupcakes over Spring … [Read more...]

Sugarfina – A Unique Candy Boutique at The Americana

Posted on June 18, 2014 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Americana at Brand, candy boutique, Glendale, Sugarfina | 12 Comments

A couple Saturday’s ago, I had the pleasure of attending a media preview of Sugarfina at the Americana at Brand (which is an upscale, outdoor shopping area). For those not familiar with Sugarfina, it is a luxury candy boutique that contains a unique selection of gourmet chocolates, caramels, gummies, malt balls, licorice & other delicious confections from around the world. Their very first retail location opened in Beverly Hills a couple of … [Read more...]

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