There are many places in this world that I would love to visit! There are cities in Asia, Europe and South America that are on my bucket list. So when I heard that there’s an exhibit in downtown LA that allows you to fully explore Vatican City without ever leaving California, I thought, “Sign me up!” I took my parents with me to Explore Vatican located inside Ace Mission Studios. It was an incredible experience! Walking into the … [Read more...]
Meet Jennifer, Owner of Pops of Magic
As a host, when you are in party planning mode, the first thing that comes to mind is food and party decorations. It’s always nice to see a fun theme, charming décor and delicious food. Pops of Magic is a one-stop shop, offering a food & beverage cart, as well as party balloon decorations. Please meet Jennifer Cabrera, owner of Pops of Magic! How/why did you begin your business? Jennifer: During the pandemic, I was working at … [Read more...]
Visiting Comic-Con Museum in San Diego
Comic-Con Museum is located inside Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. It's the ultimate fan destination for fans of comics, movies, animation and sci-fi! Comic-Con Museum is a division of San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC), a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, organized for creating awareness and appreciation of comics and pop culture/art. I’ve always wanted to go to SDCC, which is held annually in July, but haven’t had a chance to … [Read more...]
Meet July, Owner and Cake Artist of Manila Cakery
Like most people, I love pretty cakes. The intricate baking and artwork that goes into making a cake amazes me. Whenever I watch those baking shows on the Food Network, I’m always reminded that baking is a science, more so than cooking, because the wrong amount of an ingredient or if the temperature is not exact for the oven, then your cake could be a disaster. So when I saw the Manila Cakery photos on Instagram, I was so intrigued. Not only are … [Read more...]
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania {Film Review}
Editor’s Note: This review of “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania" was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Real Mom of SFV would like to acknowledge that without the labor of the writers and actors who are currently on strike, films such as this would not be possible. “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” is the fourth installment of the “Hotel Transylvania” series. The film features voice actors Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Shopping Guide: Products for Any Age and Stage
Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my back-to-school shopping guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Parents and students alike are excited (or dreading) back-to-school. Having fun, new items to take to school, read, eat or drink can help take the sting out of it. Even if your child has already started school, it’s not too late to purchase or order these products because they can be used year-round. For the … [Read more...]