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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

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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...]

Thursday Thoughts: Pop Culture Edition

Posted on June 21, 2018 | Filed Under: Misc, Pop Culture | Tags: C.B. Strike, Dietland, Ocean’s 8, Set It Up | Leave a Comment

Ocean's 8 ArcLight Hollywood

I’m starting a new segment on my blog called Thursday Thoughts. Instead of focusing a blog post on one topic, Thursday Thoughts will be a collection of random thoughts/musings for the week. I’m not sure yet if it will be weekly or bi-weekly, but in any case - here we go! Ocean’s 8 A couple of weeks ago, I went with my sister-in-law to watch an early screening of “Ocean’s 8.” We both liked the movie. The actresses all gave great … [Read more...]

Incredibles 2 Opens June 15th + FREE Kids Printable Activity Sheets

Posted on June 14, 2018 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Incredibles 2, Pixar, The Incredibles | Leave a Comment

Incredibles 2 Poster

The Incredibles are back & better than ever! It was 14 years ago that the first “Incredibles” movie came out & the audience was introduced to Mr. Incredible, Helen (aka Elastigirl), Violet, Dash & Jack-Jack. “Incredibles 2” picks up right where the first one ended. Although the characters haven’t aged one bit, the roles have changed with Helen leading the charge while Bob stays home with the kids. In “Incredibles 2,” … [Read more...]

Bloom Summit 2018 {Event Recap}

Posted on June 12, 2018 | Filed Under: Fitness, Local Events | Tags: Bloom Summit, Box Union Studio, Costa Craft Beauty, NeoCell | 2 Comments

Bloom Summit check-in

Earlier this month I attended Bloom Summit, a one-day wellness & beauty retreat, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The event was hosted by New Bloom Media & sponsored by NeoCell. There were different sessions or “tracts” held at the same time, geared towards different interests. The speakers spoke about a variety of topics in the health, wellness and/or fitness space. I decided to start my morning off by taking an exercise … [Read more...]

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