I was born in Artesia, in 1946. I lived in Bellflower, but we made many trips to my father’s parents’ farm in Artesia, at Gridley and Artesia. I remember seeing…
Synopsis: Four inseparable 11-year-old girls share the last summer before middle school in this charming coming of age story. Vanessa (Alice Ziolkoski in her award-winning performance) is an aspiring…
I admit it-I am horrible at taking videos. I’m one of those moms that leaves the camera running at least a minute (or five) too long and I have an…
Summer means time to stock up on the sunblock. Longer days, stronger sun and rising temperatures mean more sun exposure for both kids and adults. There are so many to…
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a Nintendo Event where they featured their newest game for the Wii–Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident. This is the series debut…
The day was March 16, 2011. It was a day like any other day. We were hanging out at home, not doing much. Then I made the mistake of walking…
During my trips to the beach and pool every summer, I always have a tote bag. I came across the Optari Sol Tote bag and they reminded me of a…
As a kid I still remember the joy I felt when anyone in the neighborhood purchased a new appliance. While the adults were eyeing the benefits of a new refrigerator…
Being a (former)beauty professional means that I love trying new beauty products. I try to stay on top of the trends and share them with you. OPI is my very…
My kids, like their mama, have fair skin. I am very conscious about always having sunscreen on them when we’re outdoors. I also look to products that offer additional UV…