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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is a Prom-tastic Movie! {Film Review}

Posted on June 30, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Annie Murphy, Jane Fonda, Lana Condor, Teenage Kraken Movie | 4 Comments

Ruby Gillman - Teenage Kraken_movie still

My daughter and I were invited to the DreamWorks Animation campus earlier this week to screen the movie, “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.” At the center of the film is Ruby Gillman (voiced by Lana Condor, “To All the Boys” movies), a high school student who is trying to gain independence from her well-meaning, but often irritating mother. I watched this movie with my teen daughter and let’s just say that we could both relate to the … [Read more...]

Meet Vix Browne, Children’s Book Author

Posted on June 27, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: children's books, Victoria Browne writer, Victoria Lyttle author, Vix Browne | 2 Comments

Vix Browne - Children's Book Author

As a child, I was an avid reader. After I had my daughter, I immediately started reading children’s books to her. Although my daughter has aged out, I still enjoy giving children’s books to the littles in our extended family because I like to encourage picture books as opposed to electronic gadgets at a young age. Vix Browne is a writer whose books, “The Day My Monster Spoke” and “The Night My Feelings Spoke” have just recently been released. … [Read more...]

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny {Movie Review}

Posted on June 25, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | 4 Comments

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny_Harrison Ford

The globe-trotting adventure continues in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” The film opens on Friday, June 30th and I had the opportunity to screen this movie at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank earlier this month. This is the first “Indiana Jones” movie not directed by Steven Spielberg. However, the spirit and nostalgia remain intact, along with a fresh approach by director James Mangold. The movie opens with an … [Read more...]

Jade Knit Clogs from greenReActives

Posted on June 22, 2023 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: eco-friendly, greenReActives, Jade Knit Clogs, sustainable shoes | Leave a Comment

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My new go-to summer shoes are stylish, comfortable and eco-friendly! The Jade Knit Clogs are from greenReActives and made with innovative, sustainable materials - i.e. recycled bottles that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. The clogs from greenReActives come in a variety of colors and materials (suede, knit, berber, faux fur-lined and faux felt). I chose a puff/grey knit because I loved the unique color and pattern of the clogs. … [Read more...]

Meet Robin Doyle, Founder of Beautyologie

Posted on June 20, 2023 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Beautyologie, fair trade beauty products, Robin Doyle, Valley Salt Cave | 1 Comment

Robin Doyle, Founder of Beautyologie

What are fair trade products? I see this phrase in online articles and on Instagram associated with food and beauty products. Fair-trading is a way of buying and selling products that make certain that the people who produce the goods are receiving a fair price. It also means, according to Beautyologie, that companies or brands are “treating their producers fairly, stomping out child labor, promoting gender equality and minimizing their mark on … [Read more...]

Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted on June 16, 2023 | Filed Under: Misc, Pop Culture | Tags: Super Nintendo World, Three Broomsticks, Universal Studios Hollywood, Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Leave a Comment

Wall - Super Nintendo World

For my family, summer vacation means trips to the beach, staying up late and visiting local theme parks. A few days after my daughter took her last final, we headed over to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out Super Nintendo World, drink some Butterbeer and go on the World-Famous Studio Tour (aka the Universal Studios tram ride). After going through the security screening and turnstiles, we headed straight for Super Nintendo World. The … [Read more...]

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