by leeroseemery on February 23, 2012
Here’s why I love Mom Bloggers. When we get together there is always so much to talk about and learn from each other. Plus at our events, whether we are just gathering ourselves or being pitched to, somehow there are always cupcakes. Usually there’s great food in general, and of course what would a Moms’ night out be without cocktails. Last night, Christina Simon, author of Beyond the Brochure, and LA’s Private School Guide, hosted a dinner for LA’s Mom bloggers. The topic was education support services. I learned so much about some great educational support services for kids. I was also introduced to an amazing local charity which provides knapsacks and school supplies for kids in Africa. And special guest, actress, Robinne Lee told us about her upcoming projects.
Kids learn so differently and I have seen among my community how sometimes a little extra help from the right tutor can really boost a kids’ confidence and help them succeed. Two tutoring companies, definitely worth checking out are Launch Education, and The Kelter Center. Project Knapsack is a local organization which I am so excited to get my kids involved in. Kids can become pen pals with children in Africa, and become part of an organization which assembles knapsacks full of school supplies and sends them to kids in Africa. I know how excited my kids are at the starting of the school year, when they fill their back packs with school supplies. For them to be able to become involved in supporting less fortunate kids and provide that excitement connected to school and learning I know will be so meaningful for them.
Food & drink was provided by these generous sponsors – so what that means is – these great vendors love MOMS.
Mendocino Farms (West Hollywood & Marina Del Rey)
Akasha Restaurant (in Culver City)
Magnolia Bakery (3rd St/Sweetzer)
Skinnygirl Cocktails
Photos were provided by Scott Stewart Photography.
We all parted with adorable gift bags which includes this beautiful baostyle pouch hand crafted from vintage kimono.
by leeroseemery on February 17, 2012
Here’s a great drink for girl’s night, and the best part is that it requires no prep at all: Bethany Frankell’s new Skinny Girl Cosmo.
I had tried the Skinny Girl Margirita over the summer and it was very good, too. These ready to pour drinks are low in calories, 100 calories per 4 oz. And also low-ish in alcohol content. Most importantly they are easy and festive and handy to have on hand, especially for Moms night in. Or they make a great hostess gift and nice alternative to the standard bottle of wine. Cheers to this former Reality TV star who launched her housewife persona into a multi million spirits line partnering with Beam.
by leeroseemery on February 1, 2012
Allergies are in the rise. Many of my kids’ pals, and also some of the moms I know, including yours truly, have food sensitivities. Some of us may have them and not even know we do, but that’s a blog for another day. So, what’s an LACityMom or child to do when she has a cupcake craving and shouldn’t really have dairy or sugar? Head over to Babycakes Bakery on Larchmont Boulevard. Babycakes is a bakery for the allergic. White sugar is not found in their products, and they omit wheat, gluten, dairy, casein and eggs from many of their creations, and all the products are organic. While you might think that will not bode well on the tasty meter, everything I have tried there is actually quite delicious! The red velvet cupcakes, banana bread, scones and sweet rolls taste as if they are loaded with toxic chemicals and things that are bad for you. It is so wonderful.
Bring some healthy but still yummy treats home or surprise an allergic little sugar deprived friend. (“Honey, that is for you, your friends brought it. It’s dairy free, and it doesn’t taste like chalk!”)
BABYCAKES
Hollywood / Larchmont
236 North Larchmont Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90004 (Google map)
Telephone: 323.463.2023
Email larchmont@babycakesnyc.com
Twitter: @BabyCakesNYCLA
Hours of Operation
Sunday 8am to 6pm
Monday through Thursday 8am to 9pm
Friday and Saturday 8am to 10pm
Here’s why I love Mom Bloggers. When we get together there is always so much to talk about and learn from each other. Plus at our events, whether we are just gathering ourselves or being pitched to, somehow there are always cupcakes. Usually there’s great food in general, and of course what would a Moms’ night out be without cocktails. Last night, Christina Simon, author of Beyond the Brochure, and LA’s Private School Guide, hosted a dinner for LA’s Mom bloggers. The topic was education support services. I learned so much about some great educational support services for kids. I was also introduced to an amazing local charity which provides knapsacks and school supplies for kids in Africa. And special guest, actress, Robinne Lee told us about her upcoming projects.
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