Education
From the Boardroom to the Schoolroom: Dads Are Heading Up PTAs
An interesting article this week in the Sunday … Read More »
LAUSD Replaces Staff at Miramonte Elementary: Will That Really Help the Students?
Last night, LAUSD made the unprecedented move of … Read More »
#MomsLAChat Twitter Parties
PS Vita Launch Twitter Party Wednesday, February 22nd #MomsLAChat
Join us for our weekly #MomsLAChat Wednesday, February 22nd at 10am PST as we discuss the new Playstation PS Vita gaming system that’s hitting shelves the same day, plus all the new games that will launch with it. We’ll be joined by many Playstation Family members from aorund the country who have had the opportunity to play … Read More »
Blown By An Angel
I have big unruly hair. In high school my friends called me ChakaVon because my hair looked just like Chaka Khan’s in the 80s. Taming it takes a lot of effort so I am loving the blow dry salon craze that’s happening right now, especially the new adorable salon Blow Angels. MomsLA was treated to … Read More »
Valentine’s Day #MomsLAChat Wednesday, February 8th, 10am PST
Join us Wednesday, February 8th at 10am PST, when we jump on Twitter for our weekly #MomsLAChat. We’ll be talking about Valentine’s Day and all that goes into this Winter Event. We’ll be joined by Lisa Steadman, talking about relationships, and Erika Sanchez, talking about the Food of Love. We’ll also be giving away prizes … Read More »
The Neighborhood Files
Operation Shower – Sarah Michelle Gellar Throws Baby Shower for Military Moms
Wednesday, as the golf pros warmed up and tried to … Read More »
Food
Does Paula Deen Have a Social Responsibilty?
There has been a fire storm surrounding the … Read More »
Creating A New Family Tradition To Honor My Late Mother: Hoppin’ John For New Year’s Day
When my daughter was born 11 years ago, I felt … Read More »
Parenting
The Power of the Pussy – Why Words Matter
Let me begin this story by saying that I have a very strong opinion about people who use words that refer to a woman’s vagina as an insult. I have heard them in English and Spanish. Not only does it refer to the vagina but includes one’s mother. What is that all about? You know … Read More »
Health
Hollywood Half-Marathon: One Mom’s Journey, Part 1
I am feeling old, fat, unattractive and poor. It … Read More »
Arts and Entertainment
Telemarketer, ¡tú otra vez!
¿Cuantas veces a la semana tu cena se interrumpe con una llamada telefónica? ¿cuantas veces contestas sólo para darte cuenta que has caido nuevamente en las redes de un telemarketer? Ahora bien, ¿cuántas veces a la semana recibes un mensaje de texto en tu celular tratando de venderte algo, o anunciarte algo o “ayudarte” con … Read More »
Reality Show Casting Call – Swap Lives With a Family in the UK
A British Television Company is looking for Los Angeles families to travel to the UK and swap lives for a week. Families will receive an all expenses paid trip to Manchester, North West, which is Los Angeles’ sister city, and take on the lives of a family there. The chosen family will act as ambassadors … Read More »
Transformers Invade the Hollywood Fire Museum
We are big fans of the HUB TV Network. They have brought back some old favorites such as “The Wonder Years,” “Family Ties,” and “Batman the Animated Series” while creating new shows like “The Adventures of Chuck & Friends” that keep us tuning in. We were recently invited to a sneak preview of a new … Read More »
Contributors
Positivity Dammit
Erika Higgins Ross is a mom, writer, activist, & LMFT with past careers from massage to bilingual 1st grade teacher. Now, this dilettante/idealistic explorer has decided to stop hanging a sign, except one that reads “proud to hail from New Jersey."
Jessica Gottlieb
Jessica can be found at JessicaGottlieb.com. She is a television guest, a panelist at Momversation.com and has significant influence with traditional media. She can be found speaking about how women can empower themselves with the use of technology.
Pure Natural Diva
Tania Reuben is a wife and mother living in Los Angeles. She spends her days chasing her children, nights being chased by her husband and dedicates her spare time to helping people live their best Pure Natural Lifestyle at www.purenaturaldiva.com
Los Angelista
I live in LA but at heart, I'm your average Black/Irish Midwesterner who loves to write, read, eavesdrop and take photos. I'm a Baha'i, an insomniac, I ponder becoming vegan, and I will love you forever if you get me front row tix to Depech Mode.
April Dawn
April McCaffery (twitter: aprilabtbalance) is the single mother to two daughters, living in Burbank. A SoCal native (really!), April was born behind the Orange Curtain, but has lived in almost every area of greater Los Angeles...except the West Side. Her
Mama Latina TIps
Founder of www.mamalatinatips a bilingual blog with topics of interest to mommies, and Partner and Editor in Chief of www.disneylandiaaldia.com. Silvia loves dancing, cooking, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends.
