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Nightbooks on Netflix {Movie Review + Cast Interviews}

Posted on September 17, 2021 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: J.A. White, Krysten Ritter, Lidya Jewett, Nightbooks, Winslow Fegley | Leave a Comment

Now that it is mid-September, that means Halloween is around the corner. It’s time to break out the pumpkin spice everything and to watch scary movies leading up to the holiday! A new movie called “Nightbooks” just dropped on Netflix and it’s based on the popular middle grade novel by J.A. White. The movie follows Alex, a boy who is obsessed with writing scary stories. After he overhears his parents talking, he gets upset and storms out of his … [Read more...]

Now You Say Yes {Book Review}

Posted on September 14, 2021 | Filed Under: Books, Reviews | Tags: Bill Harley, Middle-grade fiction, Now You Say Yes, Peachtree Publishing Company, YA Books | Leave a Comment

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Recently I was sent an advanced copy of the book “Now You Say Yes.” It's a story about love, the foster care system and family. It also delves into the topic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and features a cross-country trip of a lifetime. Synopsis: When her mother dies, fifteen-year-old Mari and is desperate to avoid being caught up in the foster system. Again. And to complicate matters, she is now the only one who can take care of … [Read more...]

Meet Kissa, Owner of Ninong’s Dessert Lab and Founder of Coaching with Kissa

Posted on September 13, 2021 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Coaching with Kissa, Filipino dessert shop, Kissa Ortega, Ninong's Dessert Lab | 2 Comments

Kissa Ortega - Ninong's Dessert Lab

I’ve been a fan of Ninong’s ever since they were located on Chatsworth Street in Granada Hills. After my husband and I moved into the area, we tried their breakfast. I remember being happy to find a restaurant serving Filipino food near my home because I am of Filipino heritage, not to mention that their Ube pancakes were to die for! ;) Ninong’s eventually left Granada Hills and moved to a bigger location in Northridge. Back in February 2020, … [Read more...]

Cruella Comes to Blu-ray and DVD on September 21st!

Posted on September 12, 2021 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Cruella, Cruella de Vil, Emma Stone, Emma Thompson | Leave a Comment

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“Cruella” is out now on digital and available to stream on Disney Plus at no additional cost. Starting September 21st, “Cruella” will be available to purchase in 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD. Set in England during the 1970’s, the movie delves into the backstory of Cruella’s childhood. You’ll discover that she wasn’t always the mean person as she is portrayed in the “101 Dalmatian” movies. As a child in the early 60’s, Cruella was bullied … [Read more...]

SOS Hydration Supports National Family Hydration Awareness Month

Posted on September 9, 2021 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: National Family Hydration Awareness Month, PAW Patrol, SOS Hydration, SOS Kids hydration products | Leave a Comment

SOS Hydration Gift Box

Did you know that September is National Family Hydration Awareness Month? This annual event is sponsored by SOS Hydration, a company that is focused on hydration health for both adults and youth. This year’s National Family Hydration Awareness Month kicks off with a launch of the company's PAW Patrol® line of kids’ healthy hydration beverages, a PAWsome new line of low sugar, better-for-you kids’ hydration drink mixes. This product … [Read more...]

5 Fun Facts about “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings”

Posted on September 3, 2021 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Awkwafina, Marvel movie, Shang-Chi, Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, SimuLiu | 3 Comments

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Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” opens in theaters today, Friday, September 3rd. Last month I saw an early screening in Hollywood and it was as good as I had hoped. With its exhilarating martial arts fight scenes and dizzying special effects and stunt work, the movie is quite a ride! Here is a brief summary of what the movie is about: Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” stars Simu Liu … [Read more...]

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