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Meet Celina Hanna, Licensed Esthetician & Owner of Heavenly Beauty Room

Posted on August 20, 2020 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: beauty studio, Celina Hanna, Heavenly Beauty Room, LA esthetician | Leave a Comment

Celina Hanna - Heavenly Beauty Room

I met Celina Hanna almost a decade ago when I joined the marketing department of a company based in Woodland Hills. My first impression was that she is hard-working, passionate, and has a sarcastic sense of humor. After I left the company, we remained in touch. About two years ago, I learned that Celina had followed her passion and opened a beauty studio. I immediately booked an appointment for a facial at Heavenly Beauty Room! Once inside her … [Read more...]

17-Mile Drive: Touring the Long and Winding Road

Posted on August 16, 2020 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: 17 Mile Drive, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach | Leave a Comment

Pebble Beach Golf Course - 18th Hole

The 17-Mile Drive is a gorgeous scenic tour through Pebble Beach. It has breathtaking views that will instantly remind you of the PGA Golf Tour or in my case, humming the “Big Little Lies” theme song (the show takes place in the Monterey area). Earlier this summer, my family and I road-tripped from LA (specifically the San Fernando Valley) to Carmel-by-the-Sea. I’ve made this trek up north many times as a child since I have family in the … [Read more...]

Meet Judy Elswick of Birdiejudy Custom Cookies

Posted on August 12, 2020 | Filed Under: Food, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Birdiejudy Custom Cookies, Custom Sugar Cookies, Judy Elswick, LA sugar cookies | 8 Comments

Judy Elswick - Birdiejudy Custom Cookies

Earlier this year, to celebrate my daughter’s birthday, I reached out to my friend Judy to make special sugar cookies as part of a goodie bag gift for my daughter’s best friends. I’ve known Judy for over 20 years. In fact, we worked together many years ago at the same company. What started as a hobby for my friend, turned into a bigger passion, as well as a thriving side gig! Please meet the latest Real Mom of the SFV – Judy … [Read more...]

Hofsas House Hotel: Relax and Unwind in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Posted on August 11, 2020 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: 17 Mile Drive, Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Hofsas House Hotel, Lugano Swiss Bistro | 9 Comments

Hofsas House Hotel_signage

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a delightful coastal town known for its wonderful shops, restaurants, and art galleries. As a child, I visited the Monterey area several times because I have family in the area. However, this is the first time I’ve stayed in the heart of Carmel and I have Hofsas House Hotel to thank! What attracted me to Hofsas House Hotel is not only the location, but the fact that this charming boutique hotel is both family-friendly … [Read more...]

PaleyFest LA: 5 Fun Facts about Ozark

Posted on August 9, 2020 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Ozark, PaleyFest LA | Leave a Comment

Ozark group photo_PaleyFest LA

I’ve been a fan of “Ozark” since the very first season dropped on Netflix. When Season 3 premiered in late March of this year, I was excited to watch something new, especially since the “shelter at home” rule had been in effect for about 2 weeks. I think we can all agree that Season 3 is the best season of “Ozark.” In fact, it was just a couple weeks ago that the Emmy nominations came out and “Ozark” garnered a total of 18 nominations, … [Read more...]

Mrs. America: Cast & Creatives Panel at PaleyFest LA

Posted on August 8, 2020 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Cate Blanchett, Hulu, Mrs. America, PaleyFest LA, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba | Leave a Comment

Mrs. America - poster

True confession: It wasn’t until I watched the show “Mrs. America” that I realized the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) hadn’t been ratified and added to the U.S. Constitution. I think it was just something that I had assumed was already in there. “Mrs. America” tells the story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, aka “the sweetheart of the … [Read more...]

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