Affordable Alternative Hotels to recommend to out of town visitors
A friend of mine who lives on the East Coast said she may be visiting L.A. for a couple days in June with her husband. She asked if I knew of any affordable but hip places. A few came to mind, but after a Google search, I found this list. I heard of a few of […]
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The Weekend
My daughter has been sick with a phlegmy cough since last Thursday, so my most of my weekend was spent at home with the exception of Saturday night. I rarely go out, but luckily, my husband watched the baby so I could celebrate my friend’s 50th birthday at The Churchill. It was a cool venue […]
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Attention Momtrepreneurs!
Deadline is creeping up (April 21), but if you’ve been sitting on a great idea and have your best laid plans written out and are ready to PITCH, here is your chance. Check out this great event from Focus Magazine‘s Instagram post.
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Fashion Trends and where to find them by guest contributor Maria Aldana
I asked my fashion-educated, stylish friend and fellow mommy Maria Aldana to be a guest contributor for this series of questions to revamp my wardrobe. She always looked great during her pregnancy, and she is just as stylish today. I’ve added some links from Amazon for additional inspiration. This is part 4 of a 4 part series. Love, Ruby (Westside […]
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Weekend: Sample Sales and Birthday Parties
This weekend was another busy one! Friday: Fashion District Sample Sales Friday, my friend Allison (of The Tiny Coyote) and I went on a field trip with our babies to the Fashion District and checked out some sample sales in Downtown L.A. (DTLA). I’ve heard about sample sale shopping before, but really wish I went before […]
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“What to wear besides yoga pants” by guest contributor Maria Aldana
I admit it, I still love wearing my pregnancy leggings and yoga pants whenever possible. My daughter is almost one, so the period of forgiveness for wearing maternity clothes is almost up. I will continue to wear my yoga pants, but need to change it up with something else. I asked my fashion-educated, stylish friend and […]
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Wills and Trusts, Planning for “What if…” (Part 4 of 4)
This is a continuation of last week’s informational post on Wills and Trusts, a Q&A with Steve Araiza, a lawyer in West L.A. Steve Araiza is a work-from-home dad that says his primary job is taking care of his one year old daughter, Isla. But when he’s not wrangling a toddler he spends his spare time preparing estate […]
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Books and Cookies & Monica + Andy Pop-Up
We went to Books and Cookies today for Baby Playtime. I learned from one of my mom groups they are moving locations. They haven’t announced where yet. After class, we checked out the Monica + Andy pop-up store I read about in Racked LA. Monica, the owner, was very friendly and personable. I wrote to […]
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Wills and Trusts, Planning for “What if…” (Part 3 of 4)
This is a continuation of last week’s informational post on Wills and Trusts, a Q&A with Steve Araiza, a lawyer in West L.A. Steve Araiza is a work-from-home dad that says his primary job is taking care of his one year old daughter, Isla. But when he’s not wrangling a toddler he spends his spare time preparing […]
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Wills & Trusts: Planning for “What if…” (Part 2 of 4)
This is a continuation of last week’s informational post on Wills and Trusts, a Q&A with Steve Araiza, a lawyer in West L.A. Steve Araiza is a work-from-home dad that says his primary job is taking care of his one year old daughter, Isla. But when he’s not wrangling a toddler he spends his spare […]
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