Author: westsidemommy

I am a new mom to a baby girl. I live in West Los Angeles. This blog is about my experiences as a new mom and navigating my way through kid-friendly L.A.
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The Lego Movie World – a new land at Legoland California

On Thursday, May 27th, 2021, Legoland California premiered it’s new land, THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD, to the public. We were invited as guests to experience it firsthand. The Lego Movie World is located in the former “Lego Friends” area of the park and brings the characters to life from the hit movies: The LEGO® Movie™ and […]

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Celebrate Mother’s Day Early with Teleflora at Santa Monica Place, May 1st

I’m so used to Mother’s Day landing on a two-digit day, but this year it lands on May 9th! I never fully appreciated everything my mother did for me until I became a mother. Boy, it is A LOT. This year, I’m getting a little help from Teleflora to celebrate her with a beautiful bouquet. […]

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Free Admission to health care workers and first responders at The Petersen Museum

Starting this Thursday, March 25th, 2021, The Petersen Automotive Museum will offer free admission to health care workers and first responders through the end of the calendar year. This coincides with their re-opening to the public. During the closure, the Petersen virtually launched three exhibits so this will be the first time the public can […]

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Jurassic Quest Review

This post was written for WestsideMommy.com by contributors Aya and Nickie Quan. They visited the Jurassic Quest experience at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Jurassic Quest was an educational and fun adventure! I was pleasantly surprised how well orchestrated the audio recording and the drive thru of the land of the dinosaurs synced. The tour […]

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Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru Experience comes to SoCal Jan 1st

The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru, the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit, will migrate to four Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego-adjacent destinations after welcoming legions of guests to sold-out weekends across the country:  DATES Del Mar Fairgrounds near San Diego: Jan. 1-10  Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena: Jan. 15-31  OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa: Feb. […]

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Santa’s Speedway Drive Thru Light Experience at Irwindale Speedway

Last Saturday, we experienced “Santa’s Speedway” drive-thru light display at the Irwindale Speedway. It was about a 45 minute drive from West L.A. and definitely worth it! World’s Largest Free Standing Light Tree At the center of it all is the “World’s largest free standing light tree.” It is a sight to see from all […]

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Our Visit to Christmas In Color Los Angeles at Raging Waters in San Dimas

Last month, I posted information about the Christmas light drive thru, Christmas in Color – Los Angeles. Tonight, my family and I visited (our ticket was complimentary). Arrive Early Our reservation was for 5:30pm (the earliest time available), so we made sure to arrive early, as these events can get quite congested as I’ve learned. […]

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Evereden’s Baby Products are the perfect baby shower or baby sprinkle gift

Moms who have “been there before” know which items they received at their first child’s baby shower were practical and which were not. One thing a child will always need is a bath! Newborn skin can be so sensitive, the last thing you want to give is something that will irritate them. Made by Moms […]

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Happy Place Drive Thru at Westfield Century City

One of the most aesthetically pleasing “selfie spaces” I’ve visited in the past was “Happy Place.” Read about my first visit in 2017 in Downtown LARead about my 2nd visit in 2018 at L.A. Live This holiday season, Happy Place is “Happy Place – The Drive Thru” at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. Besides […]

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Shop Local and Benefit the Community at Gratitude Market in Culver City

When I first started this blog seven years ago, one of the first events I produced was a fundraiser, Desserts for Disaster Relief, benefiting the victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. I am grateful to everyone who came together to help raise money for relief efforts, and am thankful for their friendship and kindness. […]

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