Mom Time

Moms Need TLC too | #NightofBeauty Fundraiser at Lotus Salon and Spa #Giveaway ends 3/10/13

This past Wednesday, I attended an exclusive “Night of Beauty” Fundraiser at Lotus Salon & Spa. I really believe Moms need to recharge on a regular basis so when I was invited and saw the list of services, I really wanted to go. “Night of Beauty” 30-minute complimentary services included: Mini braid bar and blowouts Up-do styling Mini eyelash extentions Mini-facials Brow wax and shaping Services were offered on a first come, first serve basis. My friend Jenn and I came early and some of the services were already booked up! Jenn opt for make-up, while I chose to get my hair braided. Jenn had her make-up done. Doesn’t she … READ MORE >>

My MNO: Shopping, Happy Hour, and a Movie!

This month’s Mom’s Night Out for me was a shopping day, happy hour, and a movie with my girlfriends. The Outlets at Orange (formally The Block of Orange) because they had 3 major department stores: Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Last Call Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom Rack. Last Call Neiman Marcus had 40% off everything! You can find a directory of their stores here. Happy Hour Cafe Tu Tu Tango had happy hour drink prices on a Saturday! Can we say Half Off? My friends and I enjoyed dishes like shrimp skewers and chicken wings. The Movie It was the opening weekend of the last installment of The Twilight Saga: … READ MORE >>

Pink It Up and Support Breast Cancer Awareness @ Mimi’s Cafe! (PLUS a Giveaway) ENDED

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mimi’s Cafe® along with National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) teamed up to raise awareness and funds in their efforts to save lives through early detection and by providing mammograms. Two “Sparkling Pink” Drink Selections The other day some of my girlfriends got together for brunch to check out their new “pink” beverages as each “pink” drink will benefit the NBCF. We all chose the “Sparkling Pink Passion Mimosa.” (A non-alcoholic “pink” beverage is also available.) I love this time of year because they bring back “pumpkin” everything – latte, muffins, cheesecake, and of course pancakes. We shared a Chocolate Mousse Muffin – Yummmy Mimi’s … READ MORE >>

Single Rider Lines Are the Way to Go @ Disney California Adventure!

I was with my girlfriend Jenn the other day at Disney California Adventure trying to get one last meet-up in before school starts, and we were saying how nice it would be to go back and ride all the “adult” rides without the kids. If you know me, you know that a big light bulb went off in my head to plan it. Moms need breaks too so we asked our other girlfriend, Kirstin (who also has an annual passport) to take a morning off for ourselves and have some fun.

WON’T BACK DOWN is Heartfelt and Inspiring!

I was invited to a pre-screening this week for the new upcoming movie of Won’t Back Down and was asked to write a review. This movie was inspired by actual events and the works of dedicated parents, teachers and advocates across the country. It is about two moms (one was a teacher) who had nothing in common other than they did not want their children to get lost in the system. MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL (Oscar® nominated actress), as Jamie Fitzpatrick, is a single mom working two jobs and has a child with dyslexia. Her daughter, Malia, was taken out of a good supportive school, because they had to move for more … READ MORE >>

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