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Dec01

Rockin’ Green Laundry Detergent

Posted on Dec 1, 2014

At the last MomExpo I attended, I was given this smart little green pouch filled with Rockin’ Green laundry detergent to try. Everyone in my house has sensitive skin so I am hesitant to try different laundry detergents. However, it comes in this bright little package with lovely words all over it. AND it is the perfect size for travelling – imagine how thrilled I was to find out that there is enough in the package for 2 loads!...

Nov25

4 Totally Cool Travel Toys

Posted on Nov 25, 2014

One of my favorite things to do is to travel with my children. I am so thankful to be able to travel with them. We are on location shooting for our upcoming web series Mama Loves Family Travel and I thought I would share what travel toys my crew is playing with right now! Travel toys are an important part of our trip and can mean the difference between a successful trip and a bad one! So I am always on the lookout for great toys that...

Nov25

Help – My Body is Jiggly!

Posted on Nov 25, 2014

The month of October was seriously bad to my butt! Oh how I claim to hate the Halloween candy until 9pm when I secretly love it. Kids are asleep, a show goes on, wine gets poured and one Halloween small sized candy bar from a bag becomes two bars, then the third bar because after all they are just tiny little bars, right? The next thing I knew, most of the bag was gone (oops, the wine too, wait – do they cancel each other out since it...

Nov21

The Mom Expo Experience

Posted on Nov 21, 2014

This past Friday and Saturday I experienced my first #TheMomExpo. I wasn’t sure what to expect, I was curious about this Mom Expo thing. It was actually a lot of fun! AND there were a ton of giveaways! Seriously, I left with bags filled with stuff!! My kids were able to trade in a gently used toy to pick an Eco toy even! What is #TheMomExpo? #TheMomExpo is a place for vendors to meet with local moms. It is also a place for local moms...

Nov11

Crowdsourcing

Posted on Nov 11, 2014

There are so many aspects to starting a business that it can get very overwhelming, very fast. From logo design to obtaining funding to forming and promoting your message, the questions come at you fast and hard. Thankfully our human nature constantly pushes most of us to try to do things better, more efficiently, and faster. Business owners are always looking for better, easier ways to extend their reach and they are on to something...

Nov10

My Experience With 99Designs

Posted on Nov 10, 2014

I just completed my first contest with 99Designs. It was so good that I have to share it with you! How 99Designs works One of the biggest parts to going into business for yourself is the branding, specifically the look of your company. If you’re a first timer, this can be pretty scary. 99Designs is there to help! They offer many packages and options to design your logo for every type of business. I was so pleased with my experience...

Nov08

LA Mom Expo 2014

Posted on Nov 8, 2014

There is only one more week until the LA Mom Expo 2014 held at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center- 27040 Malibu Hills Rd., Calabasas, Ca 91301! I am supper excited and can’t wait – we will be there, will you? It is this Friday and Saturday, November 14th and 15th. The LA Mom Expo will feature products/giveaways/presentations from local apparel and clothing shops, medical, Ayuverdic, pharmaceutical, herbal, health and wellness...

Oct28

The Land of Dragor: Book 1: The Gift of Charms

Posted on Oct 28, 2014

Author Julia Suzuki writes a fantastic tale of a special dragon living among seven clans of dragons hidden from humans. I am honored to have been given a preview copy in return for an honest review. Even though this book is targeted at the 8yr/old+ market, I found myself completely engrossed from the first page. The tale opens up to a very worried set of parents who have an egg that is multi-colored – not at all like the others. The...

Oct28

Malibu Honey

Posted on Oct 28, 2014

While I do not claim to be an expert in the area of honey, I have done a bit of research on the topic. I have written about Manuka Honey from New Zealand, which I love. In addition, raw, local honey has many benefits. On a recent trip to Vintage Grocers in Malibu I discovered Malibu Honey and had to buy some to try. I was amazed at how good Malibu Honey is. The Benefits of Local, Raw Malibu Honey It is a little known fact that the...

Oct24

Vintage Grocers in Malibu

Posted on Oct 24, 2014

I was so excited when they opened Vintage Grocers in Malibu last spring! It has such a great look and location, I was eager to get in there to check it out. But time with children goes so fast and it was only just recently that I finally made it in to see how awesome Vintage Grocers in Malibu is! From your first step inside you feel relaxed and at home. You know I love to eat as Seasonal, Fresh, and Local as possible and Vintage...