Music instructor in Los Angeles that makes House Calls
The following post is by Shelby C., contributor to Westside Mommy. Recently, she received complimentary lessons from music instructor Nick Bartshe (nailomusic.com/lessons), who contacted me about advertising on my site. Below is her unbiased experience. Hi, it’s Shelby again. I am having a great time learning guitar. My teachers name is Nick (A.K.A. “Nailo”) and he’s the best […]
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Fitness Friday: SMART Goals with Baby Boot Camp
IT’S GOAL SETTING TIME! It’s time for goal setting at Baby Boot Camp Los Angeles (Culver City & Marina Del Rey). Even if you’re not a member, you can still participate by setting your personal goals. Think of a fitness/health related short-term goal that you would like to achieve by January 1st. Some examples would […]
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Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious at Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Aria loves Curious George. We read A Treasury of Curious George to her since she was a baby. Now, she refers to him as “Monkey George.” So when I heard there was a Curious George exhibit at Discovery Cube Los Angeles, I knew we had to visit! Discovery Cube Los Angeles was on my list […]
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Workouts with Baby Boot Camp
One of the things I like about working out with Baby Boot Camp Los Angeles (Culver City and Marina Del Rey) is that it’s different every time. It stays interesting and keeps me motivated. On my way to class this morning, it started sprinkling. I was halfway to Helms Bakery, where we have class on […]
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Rediscovering the joy of exercise
When I was in elementary school, I enjoyed all the athletic events: the walk-a-thon, Jump Rope For Heart, and The President’s Challenge fitness test. I think there was also a hula hoop challenge somewhere in there, and a sponsored basketball tournament, but I can’t remember what they were called. Exercise was fun. Somewhere between seventh […]
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Mom’s Night Out at Believe Fitness
Last Saturday (May 23rd), I attended Baby Boot Camp Los Angeles (Culver City and Marina Del Rey)‘s Mom’s Night Out. We took three free (20 minute) intro classes at Believe Fitness Studio in El Segundo. I’ve wanted to try out classes at this studio ever since I saw the photo of Baby Boot Camp instructors […]
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Free Community Baby Boot Camp Class Saturday, May 16th at Helms Bakery!
Get fit with your family! Baby Boot Camp Los Angeles (Culver City and Marina Del Rey) is hosting a FREE community class at Helms Bakery this Saturday, May 16th. Don’t let the word “Boot Camp” scare you – this class is for everyone. Instructors and co-owners Melinda and Elizabeth specialize in pre-natal and post-natal exercise […]
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Marina Martial Arts
On February 27th, Baby Boot Camp Los Angeles (Culver City and Marina Del Rey) had a special class at Marina Martial Arts. Debbie Jones, black belt, mother of two, and co-owner of Marina Martial Arts, taught practical self-defense moves during the last part of class. Debbie taught us to use a commanding voice and showed […]
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MOLO Week 12: Burpees (Final Week)
Last week’s challenge was Lunge with Chest Press. This week’s Baby Boot Camp Mother Love Fitness Challenge (MOLO):Burpees From the Baby Boot Camp MOLO newsletter: The exercise that everyone loves to hate. BURPEES! This high intensity, full body exercise is a big calorie-burner and helps to rev up your metabolism throughout the day. Every time […]
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MOLO Week 11: Lunge with Chest Press
Last week’s challenge was Squat with Bicep Curl. This week’s Baby Boot Camp Mother Love Fitness Challenge (MOLO): Lunge with Chest Press From the Baby Boot Camp MOLO newsletter: The lunge is a lower-body exercise that works several muscle groups at once. The chest press helps you increase pushing strength in various positions, whether you’re […]
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