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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience {Los Angeles}

Posted on September 13, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: City of Montebello, Fever app, immersive art in LA, Van Gogh Immersive Experience, Van Gogh LA Exhibit | 2 Comments

Van Gogh_Self Portrait

Most of us are familiar with a few paintings done by Van Gogh. Whether it’s his Starry Night or his Sunflowers series, Van Gogh’s art is meshed with our culture. Earlier this summer, I visited Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience with two of my friends. It was breathtaking and awe-inspiring! Imagine stepping into a 20,000-square-foot lights and sounds exhibit featuring two-story projections of his most captivating works. Even … [Read more...]

San Diego’s Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi {Foodie Review}

Posted on September 5, 2023 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi, revolving sushi, San Diego Japanese restaurant, San Diego restaurant | 3 Comments

Mikami Sushi_Paparazzi Roll

Last month, after we spent the afternoon at Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park, we checked into our hotel and then made our way to Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi for dinner. My family loves Japanese food, although this was our first time at a restaurant that served its food on a rotating conveyor belt! We weren’t sure what to expect, but I have to say that the sushi was fresh, delicious and the rotating sushi/conveyor belt concept was quite … [Read more...]

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Blu-ray/DVD Splashes Into Homes this Month!

Posted on September 5, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Product Reviews | Tags: Jane Fonda, Lana Condor, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment | 8 Comments

Ruby Gillman_StoryArt_Grandmamah

Editor’s Note: This review of “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” 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, animated films such as this would not be possible. Plunge into the action with the all-new coming-of-age aquatic adventure in DreamWorks Animation’s, “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” Collector’s Edition, available … [Read more...]

Exploring the Vatican from Los Angeles

Posted on August 31, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Explore Vatican, Fever app, immersive art in LA, immersive experience, things to do in LA |

Explore Vatican

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

Posted on August 28, 2023 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Jennifer Cabrera, party catering, popcorn cart services, Pops of Magic, popsicle cart services | 3 Comments

Jennifer Cabrera_Pops of Magic - headshot

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

Posted on August 26, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: “My Hero Academia” Installation, Comic-Con Museum, San Diego Museums, Stan Lee Exhibit | 8 Comments

Comic-Con Museum_Toucan

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...]

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