I first learned of Dining Details at an intimate gathering that took place at my friend's home earlier this year. The personal chefs were on hand in the kitchen when we arrived, preparing healthy and fabulous food while their wait staff served us throughout the event.Overall, the experience was amazing and I couldn't stop talking about them. I was pleased to learn that they were on Twitter and I soon began chatting online with owner Julie Frans, learning more about the family business that sh... Read Full Story

Add to favorites Examiner Bio October 24, 2:27 PMSan Diego Parenting ExaminerSondra Santos LaBrie Previous Comment Print Email RSS Subscribe Subscribe In a topless tent on the busiest street in Mira Mesa, Monster Manor delights children and their parents in the weeks leading up to Halloween.Lite Frite caters to the youngest thrill-seekers as young actors and actresses from the Mira Mesa Theatre Guild put on a great performance, guiding small ... Read Full Story

Writer and director Katherine Dieckmann posed the question, "Why aren't there any decent comedies about motherhood?" The answer: bring together Uma Thurman, Minnie Driver, and Anthony Edwards in a new film that highlights the highs and lows of one stay-at-home-mom.  Read Full Story

Independence Day marks the date that Next Generation Journal launched their online site, giving teens a place to discuss current events with their peers. Created by two high school students from San Diego, Next Gen Journal is an online magazine that covers sports, world affairs, politics, entertainment and of course business and technology. Read Full Story

Parents across the nation held their children a little tighter today as news outlets told the story of 6-year-old Falcon Heene, reported missing over Colorado skies in a home-made helium balloon. Read Full Story

Add to favorites Examiner Bio October 14, 10:31 AMSan Diego Parenting ExaminerSondra Santos LaBrie Previous Next Comment Print Email RSS Subscribe Subscribe   Jaeli, 4 monthsJaeli is a 4-month old baby who is suffering from a chromosomal disorder so rare, it doesn't yet have a name.Brandy, Jaeli's mother, has spent this short span of her daughter's life dealing with medical procedures, tests and hospital bills. She is seeking support in ... Read Full Story

The San Diego Asian Film Festival is a 15-day event which begins on Thursday, October 15th. With over 200 films from over 20 countries, this is the largest film festival in San Diego County. Read Full Story

If your family does not have a zoo membership, you'll definitely want to take advantage of the FREE kid's admission during the month of October. This offer is good at both the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park. Read Full Story

Add to favorites Examiner Bio October 7, 12:06 AMSan Diego Parenting ExaminerSondra Santos LaBrie Previous Comment Print Email RSS Subscribe Subscribe Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, ensuring plenty of opportunities to spend the entire day trick-or-treating! Check out this list of kid-friendly Halloween events in San Diego:SeaWorld Halloween SpooktacularWeekends in October, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pmThere's three full weekends left of th... Read Full Story

Add to favorites Examiner Bio October 5, 11:22 AMSan Diego Parenting ExaminerSondra Santos LaBrie Previous Next 1 comment Print Email RSS Subscribe Subscribe Divorce brings out the worst in human behavior. I can say this because I've been there and have done and said things that I wish I could take back.Jon and Kate Gosselin continue to air their dirty laundry publicly and in the future, their kids, unfortunately, will have access to footage, interview... Read Full Story