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Review of the Cave Tools thermometer

I go through phases of liking and loathing cooking. First of all, my oven is way too hot, so finding the right temperature is a guessing game. Second, because my oven isn’t the easiest to use, I don’t bake that often. Right now I’m in a “meh” phase of cooking, which means I try to […]

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CPK’s Next Chapter – new menu items, a new look, and more

Tonight, my family and I dined at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) in Marina Del Rey and experienced their “Next Chapter,” which includes new food and cocktail items and a contemporary, new look. My fondest and earliest memories of CPK date back to my high school and college years. I enjoyed eating salad for the first […]

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A conversation with Kate Hudson about her first animated voice role as Mei Mei in Kung Fu Panda 3

Last November, a few select bloggers and I interviewed Kate Hudson at an intimate roundtable discussion at at DreamWorks Animation in Burbank after a lovely lunch. The event was hosted by 20th Century Fox & DreamWorks Animation to promote the movie KUNG FU PANDA 3. In KUNG FU PANDA 3, Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly […]

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Networking Event for Moms and Free Play for Kids at Giggles n’ Hugs Century City Tuesday, January 26th

Location: Giggles n’ Hugs Century City 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., #155 Los Angeles, CA 90067 (310) 553 – HUGS (4847) Date: Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 Time: 3pm – 5pm Hosted by: Giggles ‘n’ Hugs and Playdate Connection What to expect This grand Community Playdate event brings Los Angeles Mompreneurs together to business network while their […]

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High-End Baby Product Giveaways at Kidsland Grand Re-Opening

On Thursday, January 21st, 2016, Kidsland celebrates their grand re-opening with giveaways from awesome vendors, new product demos, and Q&A discussions. 100% of the proceeds from admission tickets (available at http://kidslandgrandparty.eventbrite.com/) go to Newborns in Need, a 501(c) 3 charity organized to help take care of needy babies. Here are some of the items they’re […]

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The difference Tae Ryong Brentwood made in my kids at home

The following post is by my friend, Jonna. She is a mother of two and introduced me to Tae Ryong Brentwood Taekwondo studio. I asked her to write about the change she saw in her daughters since they started classes. I also asked her daughter Shelby to write about her experience. Here is what they […]

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Saturday Free Play at Royce’s Arcade Warehouse in Chatsworth

Tucked away in an industrial warehouse in Chatsworth is Royce’s Arcade Warehouse – home to vintage arcade games, pinball machines, sit and drive or ride games, and more! Saturday afternoons at Royce’s Arcade Warehouse is a place I could have only dreamed about as a kid because between 10am and 3pm, every working game on their floor […]

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My 2016 Word of the Year

One of the posts other bloggers do around this time is the “Word of the Year.” Never really thought much about it before, but it seems like a good time to start. After many internal debates, my word is something that will help me tremendously (especially if you know me personally). That word is: I’m […]

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Free Event: Outside The Box Grand Re-Opening January 3, 2016 in Woodland Hills

Outside the Box Moves “Outside” the Westfield Promenade and Inside New Artistic Center Who: Families with children, ages 8 weeks through 6 years old When: Sunday, January 3, 2016 11:00am – 7:00pm Where: 20841 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 In the Target shopping center off Ventura Blvd. and De Soto in Woodland Hills What: […]

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5 Holiday Travel Baby Sleep Challenges and Lifesaver Solutions from Infant and Toddler Sleep Expert Natalie Willes

Traveling during the holidays can be strenuous enough without a baby – add a little one to the mix and you have a recipe for disaster! Trying to get from one family get-together to the next can wreak havoc on your baby’s sleep schedule, leading to less sleep for everyone in the family. But, have […]

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