What To Expect When You’re Expecting was by my bedside through both of my pregnancies. It was the first book I got after I knew I was pregnant and I referred to it many times a week as my pregnancies progressed. It was a trusted resource and I can’t imagine having gone through pregnancy without it. But I will admit I had trouble imagining it as a movie. Perhaps because of the large ensemble cast of A-List stars, or the …
Happy Mother’s Weekend- We have lots of fun events happening this weekend. Below you will find my top picks. (Here is an idea too…send the kids out with Dad or Grandparents to one of these on Saturday, and you get the day to yourself to do whatever YOU REALLY want, and then you get to spend Sunday with the family doing what they think you really want.) Saturday, May 12 – National Train Day - Fun interactive & educational kid’s activities …
The feature film “Girl in Progress” was made by a woman, features an almost all female cast, and is centered around Latina characters. There are so few womencentric films that for those reasons alone I urge you to see the movie. And not only that, it’s a cute coming of age film with strong acting and a good story. Eva Mendes plays Grace, the single mother of a girl, Ansiedad, who is struggling and needs help navigating her teen years. …
Little Women, Big Cars premieres today, May 7, 2012, on AOL Parenting, and stars Amy Yasbeck (Wings, Hot in Cleveland), Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Psych), Romy Rosemont (Glee), Julie Warner (Crash, Nip/Tuck), Ed Begley Jr. (Portlandia, The New Adventures of Old Christine) and Antonio Sabato Jr. (Melrose Place, The Bold and the Beautiful). This 15-episode web series portrays the lives of 4 Los Angeles Moms who cater to their children, drive carpool, sit through soccer practice, volunteer for school …
From comic books to Cinco de Mayo, here are my top picks for fun events to take your kids to this weekend- Hope you have a blast with your family. May 5 – LA Family School Totstock Fiesta & Music Festival Live music, game booths, gourmet food and wine and beer-Kids can enjoy face painting, derby car racing, diamond mining, arts & crafts, a confetti egg toss. Where: 2646 Griffith Park Blvd, LA 90039 When: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Who: All …
As a mother of three young children and a wife to a husband that works all the time, I am stuck with the task of planning my own Mother’s Day celebration. I don’t mind, really, because I get to sit down and do a little research to find the most kid-friendly places to celebrate my special day. It is important to me that my children have just as much fun on Mother’s Day as I do. Afterall, they are the reason I get …
I recently attended the 17th Annual LA Times Festival of Books on the campus of USC. I adore going to the book festival because of the variety of authors, exhibitors, and things to do and see. Saturday’s agenda was my own but Sunday was dedicated to exploring the children’s area and catching a couple of performances on the Target Children’s Stage with my little girl. But first…back to Saturday. The day wasn’t entirely about me and my quest for autographs …
Here are my top picks for having some fun with your kids this week. With this bizarre weather we are having you might want to double check (all the events websites are listed) before you head out. Hope you have a great weekend and make some memories with your kids. My family still talks about the time we went to the Doo Dah Parade as kids. Saturday, April 28 – Don’t Just Sit There! An Interactive Musical for Toddlers …
The London Hotel in West Hollywood hosted a group of writers last week to experience lunch by the rooftop pool. After lunch we were given a tour of the hotel. My favorite over-the-top fact; the hallways are papered in suede and someone from the staff brushes it 24 hours a day. This week, I was thrilled to be invited back to the Jordan Winery 40th Anniversary Party. Jordan makes only Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Below, my husband is being poured …
There are so many great things going on this weekend, it’s amazing! Whether you do something to celebrate Earth Day or celebrate your love of books, take advantage of the great weather we’re supposed to have and Enjoy! 1. LA Times Festival of Books, Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22, USC Campus 2. Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase, Saturday, April 21 3. Parents Education League Preschool Fair Sunday, April 22 4. Toyota Symphony For Youth at Disney Concert Hall …
