**5/14/14 UPDATE: Orangetheory Fitness LA to soft open on May 23rd! Presale pricing will run until June 4th, with a grand opening on June 5th.** LA & San Fernando Valley fitness friends, there is a new workout center opening soon! I've been hearing a lot of buzz on Orangetheory Fitness LA, which is getting ready to open in May. Currently they are hosting weekly fun runs, workouts on the Santa Monica stairs & other impromptu workouts … [Read more...]
Horsing Around Downtown LA’s Little Tokyo District
Last Sunday, since my hubby had to work, I decided to take my daughter on a Mommy & Me outing. My daughter is really into horses (she's a big fan of My Little Pony), so I thought it would be fun to go to the Japanese American National Museum to ring in the New Year & celebrate the Year of the Horse. Best of all, admission to the museum would be free that day, including all of the fun activities! They had many arts & crafts for … [Read more...]
Need A Sitter For the Holidays?
The following post is sponsored by UrbanSitter. December is around the corner & as a busy mom I’ve got a lot on my to-do list. There are holiday parties, parent-teacher conferences and Christmas shopping, among many other things. While I do have family nearby that can watch my daughter, it’s not always possible. That’s why it’s so nice to utilize the services of UrbanSitter, an online resource that connects parents with … [Read more...]
Mendocino Farms Giveaway
Mendocino Farms recently hosted a Family Fun Day at their Sherman Oaks location. It was a fun afternoon of eating, music and arts & crafts. There were several types of sandwiches, a pasta salad, sweet treats & drinks for everyone. While noshing on all of the great food, we rocked out to Rhythm Child, a family friendly band. Each kid got to decorate their own picture frame. They had a photographer on-site so you … [Read more...]
Summer Sounds at the Hollywood Bowl
Last week I attended Summer Sounds at the Hollywood Bowl with my daughter. This is a summer program for kids that feature arts & crafts, as well as a musical performance. The theme for this particular performance was American Bluegrass music. We arrived at the Hollywood Bowl around 10am. Parking in Lot B was a breeze & FREE (major plus). I had signed up my daughter to do the arts & crafts segment of the program first. There were … [Read more...]