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Getting Colorful with Creative Crayons Workshop

Posted on May 17, 2023 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: coloring tablecloths, Creative Crayons Workshop, handmade crayons, personalized tablecloth, Shannon Bennett | 2 Comments

Creative Crayon Workshop - Hello Summer tablecloth

Summer is coming and that means backyard barbecues, birthday parties, summer picnics, etc. As parents, I know we are always looking for different ways to entertain the kiddos during these times. I’ve found a wonderful screen-free activity that is interactive, tons of fun and involves other children. Enter Creative Crayons Workshop! Creative Crayons Workshop is a female-owned online business that offers a variety of coloring tablecloths for … [Read more...]

Meet Dana, Owner of CycleBar Sherman Oaks

Posted on May 16, 2023 | Filed Under: Fitness, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: cycle studio, CycleBar Sherman Oaks, Sherman Oaks fitness studio, Sherman Oaks spin class | Leave a Comment

CycleBar SOaks_Dana Pineda

I’ve known Dana for quite some time now. She was an instructor at the now-defunct Beatbike in Tarzana. However, it was during the last few years that we really became acquainted with each other. In years past, I hosted fitness events at Row House Granada Hills and BoxUnion Sherman Oaks. Dana always offered to donate items for the goodie bags. I knew back then that she was in the planning stages for CycleBar Sherman Oaks. I’m happy to say that … [Read more...]

Discovering the Toniebox

Posted on May 15, 2023 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: Encanto Tonie, Toniebox, Toniebox Starter Set, Tonies | Leave a Comment

Toniebox

I grew up loving “books on tape.” Remember those? I’d stick a storytime cassette tape into my own My First Sony Boombox. A cheery narrator would read an accompanied story as I “read” along. My husband and I still have some of the books and it made me want to share that experience with our daughter, Mabel. Now, thanks to Toniebox, I sort of can. When Jen offered for Mabel and me to review a Toniebox, I admit I wasn’t entirely sure what it was. … [Read more...]

Book Club: The Next Chapter {Movie Review}

Posted on May 12, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Book Club 2, Book Club sequel, Book Club The Next Chapter, Diane Keaton, Focus Features, Jane Fonda | Leave a Comment

The Next Chapter - Italy

“Book Club: The Next Chapter” opens today just in time for Mother’s Day weekend! Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen are reunited in the sequel to “Book Club” which premiered in 2018. In preparation for the movie screening, I rewatched the original (on Paramount Plus) and dare I say that I liked the sequel even more than the first one. The women really shine in this sequel. Also, I liked that this movie focused … [Read more...]

Topanga Social – Foodie Paradise

Posted on May 8, 2023 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: MANEATINGPLANT, Slab BBQ, Topanga Social, Wanderlust Creamery, Woodland Hills food hall | 1 Comment

Topanga Social - Entrance

Topanga Social is not your mama’s food court, but an elevated food hall with a mix of indoor/outdoor dining options, three full-service bars, entertainment and much more! Last Thursday I attended the grand opening celebration that was covered by media, Westfield executives, foodies and influencers. Keep scrolling to find out everything there is to know about this food lovers’ paradise! There are 27 food and beverage concepts at Topanga … [Read more...]

Barbie: It Takes Two – The Music of Friendship {DVD Giveaway}

Posted on May 7, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: America Young, Barbie movie, It Takes Two – The Music of Friendship, NCircle Entertainment | 1 Comment

Barbie_It Takes Two-The Music of Friendship_Still-3

Barbie is a perennial favorite among kids and adults alike; however, it seems like she is having a resurgence in the past several months what with the World of Barbie pop-up in LA and also the new Margot Robbie movie coming out this summer directed by Greta Gerwig. What I’ve always liked about Barbie’s animated movies, is that they focus on friendship and promote courage, loyalty, honesty and confidence. These are characteristics that any parent … [Read more...]

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