An L.A. Mama

Friday, December 3, 2010

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Event Review: California Baby Family Festival

On Sunday, October 10 th , California Baby opened it's doors to the public for their first ever Family Festival. It was a beautiful day in Los Angeles filled with fun for all ages! The full line of California Baby products was on display, including Aromatherapy Spritzers (on ice) which really came…

California Baby Family Festival

If you're looking for some good, clean family fun this weekend and you will be in the Los Angeles area, the California Baby Family Festival is not to be missed! This Sunday, October 10 th , California Baby will open it's doors to the public from 11am-2pm. Bring the whole family out and check …

Freebies...

Free 24 count bottle of Advil pain reliever for the first 500,000 people to sign up. Free Halloween Collage + 20% off & no session fee from Sears Portrait Studio. (Click on Photography on the left)

Just a reminder, Restuarant Week has officially begun! Lunches at some of the finest restaurants for $16, $22 and $28. Dinners for $26, $34, and $44. Restaurant week runs October 3-8 and 10-15, 2010. Get out there and enjoy all the yumminess that Los Angeles has to offer!

Being the parent of a tech-savvy middle-schooler, I'm very concerned about his online safety (cyberbullying, predators, etc). That's why I was so excited to sign up for the True Care BzzCampaign at BzzAgent . True Care allows parents to monitor potentially dangerous content anytime and regar…

Freebies...

Free Kobari Beef at Panda Express on 9/29 (coupon available of Facebook page on 9/29) Free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP on 10/29 (12 & under) Free Original Chili Dog from Wienershnitzel through 10/19 Free Kleenex Pack Free Full Sized John Frieda Root Awakening Product at Ulta Free Cold Stone Creamery…

Are you(r kids) ready to rock?!

There is nothing like watching your child express themselves through music. It's such a great outlet and a hobby they can enjoy for the rest of their lives. I'm super excited to introduce a fantastic promotion where you can get a free week of music lessons from The School of Rock ! The School…

Barbie: A Fashion Fairy Tale

"Barbie: A Fashion Fairy Tale," takes place in Paris where Barbie is visiting her aunt who is a fabulous fashion designer. But she soon learns that the business is in trouble- she must help! With the help of new friends and a little fairy magic, a world of fashion and fantasy come to life…

Hellmann's® Virtual Sandwich Swap 'n' Share

Remember trading sandwiches and snacks at lunchtime in elementary school? I loved seeing (well, tasting) what other kids got in their lunches that I didn't get in mine. Ahhh, nostalgia... Well, Hellmann's has gotten together with chef Bobby Flay and Lori Laughlin to create a really cool F…

What's for Dinner, Mom?

When I pick my kids up from school at the end of the day, I can always guarantee that one of the first things out of somebody's mouth (usually my oldest), is going to be, "What's for dinner, mom?" Hopefully by the time the question comes up, I have something planned that is both …

Free Coffee Bean!

When: Tuesday, Sept. 14, 4pm-7pm Where: Participating The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® store locations* *Only valid at participating The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® store locations in AZ, CA, NV, TX. Excludes all Ralphs stores, military base, casinos, campus or airport locations. Valid only on Septe…
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Playtex Bra Makover

Accountability time- Did you know that 70% of us aren't even wearing the correct bra size? I'm than positive that I'm in the majority because all too many times I've struggled with unsightly bulges, insufficient support and uncomfortable straps. No wonder finding the perfect bra c…
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

The Changing Room

As Mother's Day approaches, I start to reflect on all the precious moments I've shared with my three beautiful children. The day they were born, their first words, all the things they've done and said to make me smile. I wish I had been better about keeping a journal or baby book to sto…
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Help Me Meet My Goal of Raising $1,000 for Lollipop Theater

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Volunteering: Float Deconstruction

In January, my children and I participated in Disney's "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" by volunteering our time deconstructing the City of Burbank's Rose Parade Float. It was a long day, a lot of work and surprisingly, a lot of fun. The event brought together over 100 Burbank reside …
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Happy Birthday to my little girl!

Nine years ago today I met the most beautiful little girl I've ever laid eyes when I gave birth to Ajani. She has grown into such a little lady and she is such a blessing in my life. She has informed me that this will be her last "little girl" birthday party and that next year she wou…
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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Earth Day Freebies!

Target – Mail in 5 plastic bags to “Terracycle, 121 New York Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638″ and get $1 back to spend on a reusable shopping bag . Disney Store – Bring in 6 empty plastic bottles or soda cans to the Disney Store on Thursday, 4/22 & get a Free Friends for Change and Disney Store youth s…
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