Odacite – pure skin care made fresh for you

July 13, 2010 Uncategorized

When I was pregnant I was so careful about treating my body with care. I remember not even wanting to have a manicure or pedicure because I read somewhere that the chemicals in nail polish and nail polish remover were toxic and not good for pregnant women. Now that I have my kids I seldom [...]

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Papo d’Anjo on line sale

July 8, 2010 Shop

I’ve often posted about the Los Angeles Papo d’Anjo trunk shows in LA that happen several times a year. But I wanted to tell you about their on line sale right now with prices up to 65% off.  Papo d’Anjo clothes are so beautifully made, and many of the fabrics they use for the girls’ [...]

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Cool Family Getaway – The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs

July 5, 2010 Uncategorized

Maybe a big summer trip is not in the cards this year, but there are so many great nearby resorts that would make a easy family weekend getaway. Here’s my review of the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, which is so close to LA and so much fun. If you can swing a few days [...]

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Sibling Rivalry, how not to handle it

July 2, 2010 Uncategorized

I try not to give parenting tips on LACityMom except when they come directly from the experts. (See my article on Betsy Brown Braun’s new book You’re Not the Boss of Me.) In terms of my own parenting style here’s all I can say, I give myself an A for effort. The rest is a muddle [...]

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Vote for Pablove on Facebook to win significant Grant from Chase bank

June 28, 2010 Tips

Chase bank is giving away 5 million dollars to charity. That in itself makes me feel a little better about the banking industry. Chase will select the charities they give to by counting votes on Facebook on the Chase Community Giving Page. I wanted to ask you all to take a second, if you will, [...]

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AFTERBIRTH, stories you won’t read in parenting magazines, Live Show 6/26

June 25, 2010 Play

If you are looking for a great, fun evening out this weekend,you should check out the Afterbirth Season Finale. If you haven’t already heard, Afterbirth is a live storytelling evening conceived by stand up comic Dani Klein. Each show features well-known writers and actors performing their own parenting stories. The show has been playing to [...]

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No Place Like Home, by Brooke Berman

June 20, 2010 Read

I just finished reading, No Place Like Home, a beautiful memoir written by my friend, Brooke Berman. The book chronicles Brooke’s life as an aspiring playwright in Manhattan but is told through various stints in her many different living situations. With no money, piece meal employment, and a determination to keep her writing her top [...]

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Fun and Sports Kids Camp & Classes

June 16, 2010 Tips

Fun and Sports is an organization that all LA families should know about. Fun and Sports provides sports classes and camps to kids of all ages. My son took an hour-long sports class once a week after pre-school this year with founder of the program, Coach Samir, and a few friends. Coach Samir has a [...]

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The Annenberg Community Beach House – Santa Monica

June 14, 2010 Play

The photo to the left looks like some exclusive resort, doesn’t it? It’s not. It’s The Annenberg Community Beach House,
quite possibly Los Angeles’s most beautiful public space. The Annenberg Community Beach House is gearing up for its second season. The pool re-opens this Saturday, June 19th. If you haven’t been to The Annenberg Community Beach [...]

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Kids Rock Festival, Griffith Park today 6/12

June 12, 2010 Uncategorized

If you’re wondering what to do with the kids today this benefit Kids Rock concert in Griffith Park looks like a blast. The proceeds of the Kids Rock Concert and Festival go to support the Children’s Nature Institute. As of this posting there are no more on line tickets to Kids Rock but they are [...]

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