LA DanceFit Dance Team Update: Week 1
Last Saturday, I attended my first class/rehearsal for LA DanceFit Studio’s Adult Dance Team (Wil to Dance Hip Hop). Since the team is so big (around 15-20 people, I believe), there are two rehearsal days (Tuesday or Saturday) available to accommodate everyone’s schedule. That was extremely helpful, since I couldn’t attend the one on Tuesday. It […]
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Goat Yoga at Laughing Frog Yoga Los Angeles
Last Sunday, I tried out L.A.’s hottest yoga trend – GOAT YOGA. Yes, it sound gimmicky, but that’s the fun of it. I first heard about Goat Yoga from my friend Grace’s instagram post, then I started seeing other people post links about it other cities across the country on Facebook. Laughing Frog Yoga in […]
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MARUGAME UDON Opens on the Westside September 14th
Yesterday, I attended a preview tasting of the menu at the new cafeteria-style udon and tempura restaurant MARUGAME UDON. It’s located in Sawtelle Japantown West Los Angeles, where the noodle game is strong. Neighbors include popular and long-standing ramen houses, and an array of other appealing restaurants to choose from. What makes MARUGAME UDON unique is the experience. […]
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UBC Mom’s Group is back in session!
University Bible Church (UBC)’s Mom’s Group (A.K.A. Raising Moms Up) is back in session! Rebecca Brooks, who founded (and fabulously!) ran the group for the past five and a half years, recently stepped down and appointed myself and three other members to lead. We’d love to continue growing this group and welcome new members! Here’s […]
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Culver City’s Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch opens Oct. 1st
Founded in 1987, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch offers Los Angeles–area families a spooky, fun environment complete with pumpkin carving, straw mazes, face painting and more. With a wide variety of specialty pumpkins sourced from the family’s farm in Oregon, Mr. Bones is a highly anticipated family tradition. My family and I have never been, so […]
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Monte Alban Restaurant in West LA – my first Oaxacan dining experience
Oaxaca (pronounced wa-hah-kah) is a state in Mexico. It was not on my radar until I noticed several Oaxacan restaurants in L.A. What makes it different from Mexican food we are traditionally accustomed to? A lot! I had my first taste of authentic Oaxacan food on Saturday at Monte Alban Restaurant in West L.A. I […]
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Kid-friendly places to watch the World Cup 2014 in (or near) West L.A.
#465945253 / gettyimages.com I have some soccer fan friends visiting LA soon, and they have a kid. I found some places to recommend to them, and I thought I’d share them. Here is a short list of places in or near the Westside. click on the name for their schedule (or current info)! To find […]
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