I'm really looking forward to 2019! I'm eager to close the chapter of 2018 & begin a clean slate. Although I had a lot of fun documenting my life on Instagram & on this blog, there were other things going on behind the scenes. For one thing, my employment status & place of work changed in 2018. It also changed for my hubby. I won't bore you with the details but suffice it to say, we are both happy & content with where we … [Read more...]
Mary Poppins Returns is a Delight for the Whole Family!
Mary Poppins Returns is out now in theaters & it is such a delightful movie! Emily Blunt's take as Mary Poppins is fresh & so on point as it relates to the books. I know a lot of people may go into the movie comparing the Julie Andrews version of Mary Poppins to Emily Blunt's. In fact, I watched the original Mary Poppins the day before I screened this film. However I prefer Emily's curt & sometimes cheeky version better. The … [Read more...]
The Yoga Expo LA {Ticket Giveaway}
The Yoga Expo LA is taking place this Saturday, January 5th at the Pasadena Convention Center. For those who follow my blog, you'll know that I love attending fitness events, like the LIVESTRONG Event that had thousands participating in a Plank Strong Challenge at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena or the time I attended the Bloom Summit a one-day wellness & beauty retreat at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. At The Yoga Expo LA there will be yoga … [Read more...]
On the Basis of Sex: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Biopic
On the Basis of Sex is a biographical film about Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her early years. The film opens with a young RBG (played by the lovely & talented Felicity Jones) & her very supportive husband, Marty Ginsburg (Armie Hammer). As a newlywed and student at Harvard Law School, where she was one of only nine women, Ruth Bader Ginsburg learned to overcome challenges. On the Basis of Sex is inspired by the true story of a … [Read more...]
FunBox: An Instagrammable Pop-Up Experience!
Last weekend I visited a fun pop-up experience in Thousand Oaks with my daughter. FunBox is like heaven for an Instagrammer. It’s a bright, happy space that is very family-friendly. After you check-in with a FunBox staff member at your appointed time, you will be ushered into the FunBox lobby where you’ll immediately encounter the most adorable Teddy Bear Tunnel! After walking through the tunnel (and … [Read more...]
Santa HQ at The Oaks Shopping Center
I remember when my daughter was really young & visiting Santa at the local mall was a highlight of the holiday season. Usually it involved waiting in a really long line. Then once you get to the front of the line, you meet Santa, chat with him & then take photos. For children (and adults) who want to meet Santa, there is now an immersive experience called Santa HQ. It’s highly engaging, especially for kids who are growing up in the … [Read more...]