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!

Home Remedy Tip

My 3 month old son has had a cough and cold for a month courtesy of his big sister who brought it home from pre-school. He has been a trooper...until recently. He was fussy because he couldn't breathe and wasn't sleeping.

I tried everything! Humidifier, saline and suction. NO luck. Then my Russian girlfriend said, "Onions! Cut it up and place it in a bowl by his head where he sleeps and he'll be able to breathe." Sure enough it worked! Our room smells like raw onions but at least we're rested.

Thank you Russian home remedy! Happy holidays and may your bedrooms be onion-free during this cold and flu season.

Bern-baby-Bern

Fresh and Easy Holiday Treats Galore!!!

Last night I attended Fresh and Easy's Holiday party at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. I was very excited to hop on board this majestic ship since I hadn't been there in over a decade and Cal State Long Beach is also my alma mater (GO 49ers!).

If you've read my previous blogs you'll know that I'm a HUGE F & E fan and the spread at the Verandah Grill will show you why. The evening started off with a variety of hors d'oeuvres such as the shrimp cocktail, goat cheese cranberry log and crackers paired off with my favorite F & E wine Dreamstone.

I had to remember to pace myself because their very own chef Cyndi Perez served up some of their warm pre-made appetizers. My favorites were the risotto cakes, mini beef en croutes and petite quiches. Heat and serve?! That's my kind of cooking. She also whipped up some delicious cranberry glazed skewers all made from F & E products.


We topped the evening off with an abundance of desserts. We sampled pumpkin cheesecake, apple tarts and gingerbread cookies to name a few. My waistline is expanding AS I type but every bite was definitely worth the calories.

Having just given birth to a baby boy 13 weeks ago I was glad to find out that F & E also has complete holiday meals available. You can choose from a turkey, ham or roast beef dinner that includes a variety of side dishes. There will be absolutely NO cooking in my part this Christmas so I'm glad I can count on Fresh and Easy to do the cooking "for" me.


Make sure to stop by your nearest Fresh and Easy store to check out their holiday treats and fresh seasonal floral!!!

Thank you for getting my holiday celebration started of "Fresh" AND "Easy"!!!

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post. The views expressed are my own personal and honest opinion. Fresh and Easy is dope. PERIOD.

MOM Discount for Disney on Ice "Toy Story 3"!

Hey Southlanders!

Make sure to take advantage of the MOM discount for Disney on Ice "Toy Story 3"! Use it online or at the box office.



See you there!

Bern-baby-Bern