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Black Friday Deals for the Holiday Entertainer

Since moving closer to my siblings and parents, I’ve hosted several holidays in my home. This has been a nice change, because when we lived in L.A, I didn’t do a lot of hosting. Now that we have house with space to store things, there are some items I like to have on hand. When […]

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Author Interview: “A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food”

I recently received “A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food” by Michelle Li to review. As an Asian American, it’s inspiring to see representation in media. “A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food” is a descriptive children’s book with eye-appealing retro-style illustrations (by Sunnu Rebecca Choi) of modern and classic Korean food dishes. I had […]

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Baby Brands that I love

The other day I posted essential baby registry items. Today, I’m sharing brands that I love for some and some fun items to put on your baby registry. (This post contains affiliate links). adan + anais: bibs/burpcloths and blankets I love this brand for their swaddle blanket (which I don’t actually use as a swaddle, […]

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Baby Shower Registry List 2022

Since life has changed dramatically for all of us since 2020, I thought it might be time for a revised Baby Shower Registry List. I have several guy friends who are having their first child this year, so it will be fun and interesting to hear their new dad stories. I always enforce how important […]

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The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids

My niece loves all things Harry Potter, so when I was given an advance reading copy of The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids by Alana Al-Hatlani, I knew she would be thrilled to check it out. Not only does she love the Harry Potter book and movie series, but she also loves to cook. Q+A […]

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Celebrate Mother’s Day Early with Teleflora at Santa Monica Place, May 1st

I’m so used to Mother’s Day landing on a two-digit day, but this year it lands on May 9th! I never fully appreciated everything my mother did for me until I became a mother. Boy, it is A LOT. This year, I’m getting a little help from Teleflora to celebrate her with a beautiful bouquet. […]

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Evereden’s Baby Products are the perfect baby shower or baby sprinkle gift

Moms who have “been there before” know which items they received at their first child’s baby shower were practical and which were not. One thing a child will always need is a bath! Newborn skin can be so sensitive, the last thing you want to give is something that will irritate them. Made by Moms […]

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Shop Local and Benefit the Community at Gratitude Market in Culver City

When I first started this blog seven years ago, one of the first events I produced was a fundraiser, Desserts for Disaster Relief, benefiting the victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. I am grateful to everyone who came together to help raise money for relief efforts, and am thankful for their friendship and kindness. […]

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