Remember what Memorial Day is for: remembering. We get a day off to honor the men and women lost in the line of duty to our country and freedom. Last year I brought my children to the Memorial Day Ceremony at Pierce Brothers Memorial Park in Westlake Village to expose them to … [Read more...]
Chiquita Banana Sing-off – Win $5,000!
Over the last decade I've sacrificed my dignity online for money, exposure, and favors for friends. I'm talking mostly bad photos being posted of me online, or self-deprecating stories that turn into essays that make another mother feel better, that kind of thing. I dabbled in … [Read more...]
Meditation Is Good For You: OMG. I Can Meditate! App
This is my second post in a series about meditation and tools that can help you (here is the first). Several months ago, I told a friend about how I was meditating almost daily and how much I loved it, but that I needed something more, like an app that let you choose what kind of … [Read more...]
Painting and Wine Make Better Art at Pinot’s Palette
Directed painting workshops - paired with wine drinking - have been popping up all over the place. I attended one that I found to be fun and relaxing earlier this year as a special event at The Play Destination. But now there is a local place anybody can go for this fun night out … [Read more...]
California Strawberry Festival Returns May 16 & 17 – Win Tickets Here!
The California Strawberry Festival returns to Oxnard on May 16 & 17. Join the festivities for this celebration of all things strawberry: beer, funnel cake, pizza, rides, eating contests, and more! Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for kids 5-12. (Free for 4 and under.) … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift: Portrait of Mom With Her Children – Sittings May 17
Los Angeles photographer and owner of Litetrap Studios, Michael Murphree, has offered Mother’s Day-themed mini sessions as a priceless gift for the moms in your life with all proceeds going to support Help a Mother Out’s efforts in Los Angeles. Portrait by Michael Murphree For … [Read more...]