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Meeting Top Chef Richard Blais at The Crack Shack in Century City!

Posted on July 24, 2018 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Century City fried chicken, Crack Shack, Richard Blais, Top Chef, Westfield Century City restaurants | 6 Comments

The Crack Shack recently opened in Century City. I had heard SO many good things about The Crack Shack, so I couldn’t wait to try it out. As a big fan of Bravo TV’s Top Chef, I have been tracking Richard Blais’ career for years, seeing his transformation from TV chef contestant to cookbook author & now a celebrity chef & restauranteur! I decided to visit the restaurant on opening day. Mind you, I was also there to check out the … [Read more...]

Shark Week Exhibit at The Paley Center

Posted on July 22, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Shark 'N' Awe, Shark Week Exhibit, The Paley Center | Leave a Comment

Shark Week - Paley Center 30th Anniversary

Shark Week 2018 kicks off Sunday, July 22 on the Discovery Channel with eight days of shark-themed specials. Since 1988, Discovery has celebrated the majesty & power of these powerful creatures by showcasing shark stories aimed to educate & awe viewers. The Paley Center for Media celebrates the 30th anniversary of this awesome summer franchise with an all-new, interactive, multimedia exhibit that gives visitors a chance to "dive … [Read more...]

Sailing with Harbor Breeze Cruises and Aquarium of the Pacific

Posted on July 19, 2018 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Aquarium of the Pacific, Harbor Breeze Cruises, Long Beach whale watch | Leave a Comment

Harbor Breeze Cruises La Espada

Earlier this month I went on a boat excursion with Aquarium of the Pacific & Harbor Breeze Cruises. It was the perfect day to be out on the water, as it was a very hot day in the San Fernando Valley & we were excited to be on a boat with ocean breezes whipping through our hair. But first, let me share with you a little bit of info about Harbor Cruises & the wonderful La Espada, which is their high-speed custom boat. We gathered at … [Read more...]

Mommy’s Retreat – A Unique Beauty Salon in Tarzana

Posted on July 3, 2018 | Filed Under: Misc, Mommy Stuff | Tags: beauty salon with childcare, Mommy's Retreat, Tarzana beauty salon | Leave a Comment

Mommy's Retreat Signage

**Editor’s Note: As of July 2020, Mommy's Retreat is closed.** Mommy’s Retreat is beauty salon that’s just perfect for busy Valley moms. We all know that getting some quality “mom-me” time can be challenging. Between juggling work, school drop-off, kids extra-curricular activities, etc. - it seems as if there’s barely any time left over for a relaxing mani/pedi or a much needed hair color appointment to cover up your roots. Mommy’s Retreat in … [Read more...]

Pamper Me Pantry – Subscription Box Program from Autism Hope Alliance

Posted on June 28, 2018 | Filed Under: Product Reviews, Social Good | Tags: Autism, Autism Hope Alliance, Pamper Me Pantry, Subscription Box | Leave a Comment

I received a Pamper Me Pantry box in support of this review. No monetary compensation was given and all opinions are my own. Please note, this blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your healthcare practitioner. There are many different types of subscription boxes out there in the marketplace. When I heard about the Pamper Me Pantry gift box from Autism Hope Alliance, I was intrigued by the … [Read more...]

Turtle Tale: Live-Action Feature (Event Recap + Review)

Posted on June 27, 2018 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Lionsgate movie, Reptacular Animals, Reptacular Ranch, Turtle Tale | Leave a Comment

Turtle Tale poster

Recently I was invited to a Turtle Tale event to support the DVD, Digital and On Demand release of Turtle Tale: Live-Action Feature. My daughter & I arrived at Reptacular Animals in the mountains above Sylmar (a Los Angeles suburb in the San Fernando Valley) for an afternoon of fun featuring hands-on interaction with turtles, tortoises & turtle crafts. First up…we met Jungle Jane of Reptacular Animals who schooled us in the … [Read more...]

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