LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally out on several platforms. We're working through the Wii U version and it's our new favorite game. When my boys were 4 and 2 years old, our family got its first Wii console, and the first game I purchased was LEGO Star Wars, the … [Read more...]
Mabel’s Labels to Mark Your Stuff
Photo from Mabel's Labels Facebook page I prefer Mabel's Labels to any other way of labeling my kids' stuff for school, sleepovers, camp, or whatever they attend where their stuff can get left behind. I like them better than any other brand, better than permanent marker, better … [Read more...]
Rumor Confirmed: Dunkin’ Donuts Coming to Westlake Village
Neighbors, it is confirmed. Dunkin' Donuts is coming to Westlake Village! I might have a tear of joy in my eye as I type this. Coming soon! I received a wonderful voice mail message today from a rep at CBRE, the property management company for North Ranch Gateway, … [Read more...]
Super Mario Comes to Yogurtland
Nintendo and Yogurtland are offering Super Mario-themed flavors, decorations, and a sweepstakes for a limited time this summer! It's time to power up with Nintendo flavors for the summer! Every few weeks, Yogurtland will roll out a new themed flavor. When we visited as guests … [Read more...]
Summer Goal: Attend Outdoor Concerts
During the summer, outdoor concerts are great opportunities to enjoy music outside for low cost or even free. There are still many scheduled outdoor concerts in our area. Janss Marketplace Summer Concerts - Wednesdays 6PM through August 24 In summer, we're more relaxed, less … [Read more...]
Create Confidence with Girls Club’s Back to School DIY Workshops
Health educator Cindy Williams recently started Girls' Club, a program in the Conejo Valley that helps girls find their inner strength, make good choices, and become confident. At first she led the groups as part of after-school enrichment classes, but now she's running fun arts … [Read more...]