Children's Place pool party!!!

I recently went on a shopping spree for my two kids during The Children's Place Pool Party event! I loved the WIDE variety I had to choose from. The girls' dresses ranged from bright neon colors to cool pastels.

My daughter chose a hot pink dress to match the one mommy had on and insisted on wearing it out of the store along with her sparkly matching glasses. I couldn't resist the ULTRA stylish fedora hat for my little guy. There was also a wide selection of bathing suits, accessories and sandals/slippers ALL on sale.

I love the fact that all of their clothes were reasonably priced and of EXCEPTIONAL quality. My final tally ended up being 3 summer dresses, 4 girls' shirts, 1 skirt, 2 sunglasses and 2 hats ALL for...drumroll...$101!!! So if you're looking to get more bang for your buck while stocking up on summer gear for your little ones head down to The Children's Place during their Summer Sale Pool Party event!!!

Thank you Children's Place for making my kids look WAY more stylish than their mom this summer!
Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post. I was given a credit of $100 to use towards my purchases at The Children's Place. The views expressed are my true and honest opinion.

Knott's Mother's Day Champagne Brunch!

Today I started my pre-Mother's day festivities with a brunch at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant. They had so many delicious options I didn't know where to begin. There's a carving station with turkey and roast beef, shrimp cocktail and you're everyday breakfast favorites like eggs, waffles and blintzes. If you feel like omlettes they'll whip one up right in front of you with all the fixin's. My favorite HAD to be their old-fashioned apple stuffing, it's like Thanksgiving in one bite. And if you've never had Mrs. Knott's famous fried chicken then you've never really "had" fried chicken.

Of course no brunch is complete without mimosas. I highly recommend their boysenberry flavored mimosa which was DEELISH! If you're looking to top off you're meal with something sweet they'll have at least 20 desserts to chose from. My favorites were the fruit tarts and decadent chocolate brownies. The best part of our meal was a special meet and greet from the ever so huggable Snoopy himself!!!

Treat a special mom in your life to a memorable Mother's Day Champagne Brunch at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant and mention "mom blogger event" to receive 10% off. Call (714) 220-5055 for reservations.

Thank you Knott's for making this mother feel special!

Bern-Baby-Bern

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post. The views expressed are my personal and honest opinion.

Wordless Wednesday

Frametastic Fridays!!!

I just wanted to share these pictures of the USCIS ad I did last year. I am very proud to be part of this on-going campaign due to the fact that I AM an immigrant and also because I was 3 months pregnant when I shot these.

Apparently they appear all over the subway stations in NYC. I've had numerous people post pictures on my facebook page letting me know that I keep them company every morning while they wait for the L train.


Here in Los Angeles they've been spotted in bus stops, buses, public libraries and on billboards off the freeway.


I am INDEED a proud American.

Bern-Baby-Bern

Fresh & Easy Pink Slime SWAP MEAT TODAY!!!

On Wednesday, March 28th, TODAY, anyone concerned about the quality of their meat can bring any fresh or frozen ground beef from another retailer to any Fresh & Easy and exchange it for a package of Fresh & Easy ground beef – NO questions asked.

"You can rest assure that we have never, would never and will never use pink slime in our ground beef. All of Fresh & Easy’s products are made with the highest quality ingredients and contain no artificial colors or flavors, high fructose corn syrup or added trans fats."-Tim Mason, Fresh & Easy CEO
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Aphrodite and the Gods of Love at the Getty Villa

If you've never been to the breathtaking Getty Villa NOW is the perfect time to do so because Aphrodite and the Gods of Love will be in exhibit from March 28th through July 9th 2012.


I had the pleasure of an exclusive guided tour from the curator Mr. David Saunders. He took us through a variety of pieces including Venus, the Sleeping Cupid and various sculptures of the goddess Aphrodite. He explained the many complexities of the goddess of love such as the fact that she was also a protector of certain cities and ensured safe travels for sailors and merchants. It was fascinating to learn that there were many similarities between the Greek goddess and Venus, her Roman counterpart.


Many of the art pieces are from the J. Paul Getty Museum while others were major loans from prestigious Italian institutions. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our night out at the Villa and already have plans to return. If you're looking for an elegant outing in Los Angeles you should definitely visit the Getty Villa to see Aphrodite and the Gods of Love exhibit.



Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post. The views expressed in this blog are my personal and honest opinion.

Disney Baby!!!

Disney Baby recently previewed their new line of products ranging from apparel, bathtime and playtime to name a few!!! My 5 month old and I got to experience these products first hand which means I'll be making some Disney Baby purchases VERY soon.

One of my favorite new items are their hip and trendy onesies available in many styles such as neon and nature's sketchbook. I love the bold colors and the playful prints of various Disney characters. And I have to mention that they come with "grow with me" snaps which can extend your baby's use of these stylish bodysuits which means longer wear and less spending!


Bathtime for MY baby is always a challenge so I was pleased to see that Disney Baby came out with a "Finding Nemo" Fun Tub. This tub comes with everything except the kitchen sink. It features a newborn sling that can be removed as baby grows and the best part is,...wait for it...the toy bar! This fun and engaging toy bar has colorful hanging fish, a water wheel and even a little tray that can be used for storage. I love that this will help keep my baby occupied, entertained and clean ALL at the same time. There are also a wide variety of fun character towels, hooded robes and bath toys available.


My five month old is starting to stand with assistance so we tested out the new activity and discovery products. My next purchase is DEFINITELY going to be the Winnie the Pooh Jumper. There are so many great features including music, lights, hanging toys and an electronic storybook. My baby boy loved discovering all the buttons while strengthening his chubby little legs and "I" love the fact that this can keep him occupied while I get some laundry done.

I also got a chance to preview their new DisneyBaby.com website. It's an awesome new site where you can get great ideas, purchase products, download checklists and share your own personal experiences with other parents. I'll definitely be uploading some pictures of my little prince and his big sister...after I do some laundry.

Check out Disney Baby.com for a complete list and availability of all their new items!