I've worked and lived in Agoura Hills for many years, but the Agoura Hills I know consists of the following: Pretty little houses all in row Clean streets Friendly staff at most local businesses Easy access from one side of town to the other Freeway-accessible … [Read more...]
Allergen-Free Goodies for the Trick or Treaters
This is a reprint of a post that originally appeared in October 2008 on the now-defunct website Being Savvy San Fernando. Links to resources have been updated. Nothing takes the fun out of trick-or-treating like food allergies in children. If your child or someone close to you … [Read more...]
How To Write A Kids’ Book
Every so often there is a Hollywood-type event in the Valley. Not exactly right in our own backyards, but close enough, right? Lucky us. My pals at MomAngeles and my friend Sarah Maizes (author of "On My Way To the Bath" pictured above, and "Got MILF?") will be presenting a … [Read more...]
Wednesday Links: the Hollywood Sign, Poop Dumping, Klout Scores, and Coffee Talk With Bruce Sallan
Photo by Ted VanCleave Did you know you can send your visiting guests off on a Disney tour of Hollywood? Get them out of the house for a day. You've been there, done that. Have someone else show them around. Also, if they ask where you can see the Hollywood sign - just send … [Read more...]
Eat Your Greens to Give Some Green at Whole Foods on September 9
Ah, salad. So good for you (sometimes) and so tasty (sometimes), especially when someone else made it for you (yes, please). The next best thing to someone making it for you is a well-stocked and attractive salad bar. Easy to slap something wonderful together. Something that … [Read more...]