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Celebrate the Blu-ray Release of Elio with Intergalactic Treats from B Sweet!

Posted on September 9, 2025 | Filed Under: Food, Pop Culture | Tags: B Sweet Dessert Bar, Elio, Pixar movies, Yonas Ascunsion Kibreab | 5 Comments

Yonas Ascunsion Kibreab - B Sweet - Real Mom of SFV

Get ready to go on an interstellar adventure because “Elio” has arrived in stores today on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD! The latest chapter in Disney and Pixar’s storytelling legacy will fulfill your sense of wonder about outer space when alien-obsessed Elio Solís suddenly has a close encounter of the intergalactic kind. After trying everything to contact extraterrestrials, Elio is thrilled when they not only respond, but beam him up to their … [Read more...]

Candle-Making at Pacific Oaks Candle Studio in Westlake Village

Posted on September 4, 2025 | Filed Under: Reviews | Tags: candle-making, Pacific Oaks Candle Studio, Things to do in Conejo Valley, Westlake Village | 6 Comments

Liz Rowe - Real Mom of SFV

Last month, my daughter and I visited Pacific Oaks Candle Studio in Westlake Village to take part in a candle-making experience. With my daughter going back to college soon, I wanted to do something special with her. First, she donned an apron and then she picked out her own candle container. Pacific Oaks Candle Studio has a variety of bowls, holders, and jars to choose from in different sizes and colors. Chloe then chose her own scents … [Read more...]

Back-to-School College Gift Guide 2025

Posted on August 26, 2025 | Filed Under: Product Reviews | Tags: College Gift Guide, Fomin body care, Select Brands, Simon and Schuster, Ulysses Press | 14 Comments

BTS College Gift Guide

Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my Back-to-School College Gift Guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Is your son or daughter heading off to college soon? I know from experience with my daughter that your college student will need dorm room basics, bathroom essentials and fun things for an apartment or dormitory. Check out the fun finds that I recently discovered below! For Your Kitchen Lilo & Stitch … [Read more...]

Karate Kid: Legends Available Now on Blu-ray!

Posted on August 25, 2025 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Ben Wang, Jackie Chan, Karate Kid: Legends, Ralph Macchio, Sony Pictures | 15 Comments

Karate Kid Legends - Blu-ray version

Calling all Karate Kid fans! The Blu-ray, DVD and 4K UHD versions of Karate Kid: Legends will be available to buy on Tuesday, August 26th. For those who didn’t see the latest Karate Kid film in the theaters, here’s a quick synopsis! Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong … [Read more...]

Interview with Jessica Curry, Founder of The Little Loop + Little Nest Community

Posted on August 20, 2025 | Filed Under: Mommy Stuff | Tags: children's clothing swap, Jessica Curry, Little Nest Community, The Little Loop | 6 Comments

Little Nest Community Jessica Curry

I was introduced to Little Nest Community earlier this summer. It’s a wonderful resource for families with little ones (think toddlers and babies). There are three components of Little Nest Community: The Little Loop – a clothing swap platform eCommerce Shop – offers preschool essentials, greeting cards, etc. The Perch Blog – helpful parenting articles The Little Loop matches you with families so that you can pass gently used … [Read more...]

An Afternoon in Paso Robles

Posted on August 18, 2025 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Paso Robles, Red Scooter Deli, Studios on the Park, Travel Paso | 8 Comments

Earlier this month, we drove from our home in the San Fernando Valley to the Central Coast to visit Carmel and Monterey. We had a great time, and you can read all about our adventure here. It was while we were driving back home, we decided to stop in Paso Robles for lunch! After finding a parking spot in front of the Downtown City Park, we headed over to Red Scooter Deli where we noshed on sandwiches, soup and a breakfast burrito. If you … [Read more...]

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