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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...]

Sleep Training Advice From Kim West & Natalie Diaz

Posted on November 20, 2013 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: Baby Buggy, Cloud b, Kim West, Natalie Diaz, Sleep Baby Sleep Boot Camp, sleep training, Studio City, The Sleep Lady, Twiniversity | 1 Comment

Last week I was invited to attend the Sleep Baby Sleep Boot Camp event where I got to meet the experts on sleep training. It was held at the Coop in Studio City, a children's playspace. Kim West (aka The Sleep Lady) & Natalie Diaz (founder of Twiniversity) gave sleep training tips to the crowd of parents. Some of those tips include: Consistency is the secret to sleep coaching. Being a well-napped baby helps your child sleep better at … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday – What’s for lunch?

Posted on November 13, 2013 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: giveaway, Mendocino Farms, Wordless Wednesday | 2 Comments

Turkey Avocado Sandwich anyone? How about a Farm Club sandwich? Well, there's still time to enter my contest for a gift certificate to Mendocino Farms!! Contest ends tomorrow (November 14) at 5pm PST. Click here to read the details & sign-up! … [Read more...]

Running Around Hollywood – The Hard Rock Cafe 5k

Posted on November 8, 2013 | Filed Under: Fitness | Tags: 5k, ENERGYbits, Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood, running, ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, Sparkly Soul | 6 Comments

Last Friday my daughter had the day off of school. Since my hubby took the day off of work, they both accompanied me to Hollywood & Highland so that I could pick-up my bib for the Hard Rock Cafe 5k, which was taking place the next day. My daughter “insisted” that we get Beard Papa cream puffs & I was like – “wait, we hadn’t even had lunch yet!” So we got a half-dozen in a box to go. Since my husband is rarely in this part of town he … [Read more...]

Sleep Baby Sleep Boot Camp

Posted on November 7, 2013 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: Cloud b, Sleep Baby Sleep Boot Camp, Studio City, the Coop | Leave a Comment

Calling all San Fernando Valley Moms with newborns! You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn sleep tips and tricks for your little one! It's at the fabulous playspace, the Coop, located in Studio City. FYI - I've been there for birthday parties & it's a great location, but I digress... See the invitation below for details. Hope to see you there! … [Read more...]

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