Mom’s Day Out

Mom Time @CornerBakery @OutletsatOrange

I think you all know I heart my support group of Moms. It’s really hard to get together, because everyone is always so busy, but we make an honest effort every month or so. We always miss the ones that can’t make it. (Here are only a few that were available in the middle of the week.) A support group can be with whomever you want: preferably people with the same interest, have positive energy, nonjudgmental, brings you up when you’re down, helps you figure things out, and well – supportive. I belong to more than one, and I like mine, because we can talk about whatever. I also like … READ MORE >>

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 >>

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 >>