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By Shirin Yadegar
Back to school get togethers are a great way to get to know our childrens’ peers and their families.
Here are a few easy, affordable ways to bring your child’s class together. Mention LA MOM MAGAZINE for a discount.
Big Swirl Truck
One of a kind self-serve Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Gelato truck!
This event truck has already garnered much interest amongst industry professionals and LA’s elite party planners.
With 10 unique flavors to choose from and 6 toppings to compliment you’re treat.
Call the Big Swirl Truck at (310) 280-2830 or email info@bigswirltruck.com
www.bigswirltruck.com
The month of August is a great time to spend quality time with your children. Most kids are not in camp full time so here are some fun things recommended by other L.A. Parents.
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By Shirin Yadegar
I love entertaining. It’s what I do best. Inviting friends over for barbeques, cocktails and large family dinners are weekly events at my home. For the first time in several years, I was stumped over a luncheon I hosted for a close friend’s birthday last month.
Forty beautiful, sophisticated women were coming over at noon for lunch. How was I going to knock their socks off, impress the guest of honor and not spend a fortune?
The first thing I did was call my party coordinator. Eddie told me he would take care of the waiters, bartender and all of my rentals. He said to keep everything white and bring in color with the flowers.
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By Susan Bazarsky
I’ve tried very hard, over the past 8 years not to stress out over my daughter’s birthday. And while we moms know that finding something new and unique every year is no easy task, we also know that creating a memorable day for our child is the bottom line.
While I’m not a fan of the extravagant “keeping up with the Jones’ style” of party that’s so popular today, I am interested in giving my daughter what she wants. So, when my daughter who simply adores birthdays, asked for a cooking party for her 7th, I was thrilled.
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Tips for a perfect day without lifting a finger.
By Shirin Yadegar
Ever since I became a mother 6 years ago, Mother’s Day has been a pain rather than a pleasure. I need to please my mother, my mother-in-law and the needs of my three children. This year, I have three great options from caterers I frequent who are reliable, delectable and affordable.
If you are a neurotic mother, like myself, trust me and lean on one of these options this year.
Don’t waste your time, money and energy grocery shopping and cooking. It’s your special day so sit back and relax while you are pampered and pleasantly surprised.
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Spring Break is an opportune time to spend quality time with our kids.
Here are a few educational and fun local places to visit that you and your children will enjoy over spring break.
www.zimmermuseum.org
The Mann Theater at the Zimmer is fun for all ages. Your kids can put on customs and watch themselves perform on television.
www.skirball.org
Noah’s Ark is an ongoing interactive exhibition that is a must see for those who have not experienced it yet. There are several other exhibitions to see over the break too.
www.colormemine.com
Color Me Mine is an art studio for all ages. You can spend hours creatively painting your masterpiece.
www.scribblepress.com
Scribble Press is a great place to publish your creativity and also offers classes over the break.
By Stacey Privack
At birthday parties and other community events where children are involved these days, some type of entertainment is commonly included, ranging from clowns or princesses to bounce houses or pony rides. Among the most popular of activities at children’s events is face painting.
Children and parents alike enjoy the colorful flourish that face painting brings to parties and events. Face painting has become such a common staple at gatherings that face painting ‘artists’ abound. Therefore, it is important to verify that the products all face painters use are safe as well as colorful.
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