ucla family commons and sojourn

The UCLA Family Commons is in process of launching a very special program in partnership with Sojourn – a project of the OPCC, to benefit women and children who have been victims of domestic abuse. Sojourn does amazing work in the community by providing battered women and their children a safe space to regroup, rebuild and… Continue reading ucla family commons and sojourn

event: coffee with carol

[I]’ve been asked to pass this along to my readers in the hopes that it may be useful: Some of us parents dread the day when we realize our children are fine, happy even, away from us. It’s quite an adjustment to be made, especially for those of us who are stay-at-home moms, whose daily… Continue reading event: coffee with carol

preschool roster from Christina Simon

[Y]ikes. Preschool research is daunting. Thankfully, Christina Simon of Beyond the Brochure is an expert when it comes to our city’s schools, and has compiled this fantastic list of preschools located in Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Hollywood and Hancock Park. I hope you find this as helpful in your search for the perfect school as I have.… Continue reading preschool roster from Christina Simon

Meet Move LifeStyle

[I]t’s my pleasure to announce the launch of Move LifeStyle! (And simultaneously blame it for my lack of posting over here at SLM…) Please take a minute to go check it out!   MOVE LIFESTYLE IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN FOUR LIKE-MINDED FRIENDS AND THE TALENTED PEOPLE WE’RE INFLUENCED BY.  AFTER YEARS OF BONDING OVER BUSY… Continue reading Meet Move LifeStyle

summer vacation

[D]ear Friends, Please forgive the absence of posts of late. Summer is in full swing, and we’ve been traveling all over the country–2 road trips, 4 flights. We visited 5 states in just the past 2 weeks. I promise to share photos and tales of our adventures on the road, so please stay tuned. In… Continue reading summer vacation

event: baby registry basics

[H]i LA Moms! Club MomMe’s Expectant Mom Dinner Series continues with a baby registry dinner night! Learn what you need and what you don’t from the experts at Baby Gizmo. With dinner, dessert, gift bags and giveaways, you won’t want to miss this night!  For complete details, click here, and for $5 off tickets, use the… Continue reading event: baby registry basics

event: traveling with baby

[H]i LA Moms! Club MomMe and Baby Gizmo have teamed up to make the tedious task of traveling with baby easier for you. They’ll chat gear, tips and tricks that will surely simplify your next trip. They’ll have giveaways, gifts bags, and more! For full event details, click here, and for $5 of tickets, use the… Continue reading event: traveling with baby

dining with dad: macy’s coffee

[I]t’s no secret that I am a coffee enthusiast. In fact, that may be putting it mildly. Yes, I have a bit of an obsession. It could be worse, you know. When traveling, I am always concerned with where I am going to find a good cup of coffee. Sometimes, I’ll go as far as… Continue reading dining with dad: macy’s coffee

baby 2 baby

[A]s a mother, my day usually begins the same way. I am woken up by the sound of my baby crying. I walk into the nursery, pick Rhys up from the  crib, change his diaper, then make him breakfast while he plays with his 2 month baby toys entertaining himself. The morning ritual is so engrained in… Continue reading baby 2 baby

dining with dad: hooters

[S]top right there! Make no assumptions. This dining trip was entirely my idea, not my husband’s. “Really?” you ask. “Hooters?” Yes. I understand you’re puzzled. I get it. Here’s the thing: I love Hooters. I do. I love the campiness, the unabashed tackiness. I love the grilled cheese, curly fries, buffalo shrimp, the key lime pie.… Continue reading dining with dad: hooters