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“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” {Movie Review}

Posted on July 24, 2025 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Marvel Studios, Pedro Pascal, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Vanessa Kirby | 7 Comments

Fantastic Four - The Thing and H.E.R.B.I.E

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” opens in theaters tomorrow, July 25th and showcases Marvel’s First Family, Silver Surfer, H.E.R.B.I.E. (robot) and a retro period look of the ‘60s. Earlier this week, my family and I watched an early screening of the film. Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch … [Read more...]

Yakumi Sushi in Burbank {Foodie Review}

Posted on July 18, 2025 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Burbank sushi restaurants, sushi restaurants Los Angeles, Visit Burbank, Yakumi | 8 Comments

studio box

At the corner of Riverside Drive and North Maple Street in Burbank is a fast-casual sushi spot called Yakumi. The restaurant has been open for five years and is a favorite among studio workers during the week, and local residents on the weekend. Recently I visited Yakumi with my parents. My dad loves sushi, and I wanted to treat my parents to a nice place! They offer a nice sized patio, but we opted to eat indoors since it was lunchtime … [Read more...]

The Wellness Ethic {Book Review + Author Interview}

Posted on July 10, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Reviews | Tags: Author Spotlight, Mark Reinisch, self-help book, Wellness Ethic | 22 Comments

The Wellness Ethic - personal copy_ARC

Everyone has some type of work ethic, whether it is integrity, reliability, discipline, etc. The notion of ‘work hard, play hard’ and devoting the majority of your time to a career while your personal life is held in the balance – this is something that earlier generations devoted their whole lives to pursuing. What if you learned that you did not have to live like that, and that instead, you should embrace a belief of “wellness ethic,” which … [Read more...]

Mother-Daughter Vacay in Claremont!

Posted on July 7, 2025 | Filed Under: Local Events, Reviews | Tags: California Botanic Garden, Claremont Packing House, Discover Claremont, Hotel Casa 425, Share Claremont | 10 Comments

Claremont vacay - Hotel Casa 425_me and mom

Claremont is a suburb of Los Angeles and is home to The Claremont Colleges. It has a population of roughly 35,000 people and a thriving downtown area of over 150 shops, restaurants, bakeries, lounges, day spas, and more! My mom and I visited Claremont recently for a much-needed weekend getaway! We stayed at Hotel Casa 425 + Lounge, which is in the heart of Claremont Village. We chose to stay here because of its proximity to eateries and … [Read more...]

Meet Ruth Blanding – Author, Herbalist & Real Estate Agent

Posted on July 2, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: herbal medicine book, Herbal Medicine for Modern Life book, Ruth Blanding, San Fernando Valley real estate agent | 9 Comments

(Photo courtesy of Ruth Blanding)

I met Ruth Blanding while shopping for a baby shower gift at a boutique in Porter Ranch. We struck up a conversation and I quickly learned that not only is Ruth a real estate agent (she happened to be looking for home décor items in the store), but she is also an herbalist and author of "Herbal Medicine for Modern Life". The San Fernando Valley is a big region (population 1.8 million when I last checked), but at that moment, it felt like a … [Read more...]

A Minecraft Movie is available NOW on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD!

Posted on June 30, 2025 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Jack Black, Jared Hess film, Jason Momoa, Minecraft Movie, Warner Bros. Pictures | 14 Comments

Minecraft - Poster artwork

Who’s ready to lose their chicken-jockeying mind and watch A Minecraft Movie at home?! Well I’ve got good news for you because the live-action film is available now on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD! In 2009, the first version of Minecraft video game was released. For parents with children who are teenagers and younger, chances are your kids played the video game. A Minecraft Movie is the first-ever live-action adaptation of Minecraft, … [Read more...]

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