GoodPop Takes “Summer of Yes!” To LA
Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Photography by Alyssa Hunter
Sometimes things are so nice, you have to do them twice. That’s exactly how we felt after our joyful “Summer of YES” event in Austin earlier this year—so we teamed up with our friends at GoodPop once again, this time bringing the fun to the West Coast with a sunny Los Angeles edition.
Co-hosted by MOTHER and GoodPop, the L.A. stop of our “Summer of YES” series took place at the cheerful and color-filled Club Joyful in Venice, where an inspiring group of families gathered for a day designed around one simple idea: what happens when parents say “yes” a little more?
From popsicles for breakfast (thank you, GoodPop!) to mud-pie making with HAWKs—every detail was curated to spark joy for kids and ease for parents. Guests were greeted with a “YES Passport” and invited to explore a lineup of feel-good activities—including face and body art by OOLY, color-changing bandages from Welly, fancy beads and body gems by Super Smalls, and a variety of nature crafts led by the wonderful team at HAWKs.
Families also captured sweet memories with portraits by The Pod Photography, donned popsicle-themed pieces by Mon Coeur, and noshed on a waffle bar by Evergreen, a hummus-centric spread by Little Sesame, yummy s’mores by Sunnie, festive coffee drinks for parents—and kids—by Club Joyful, and sparkling beverages from Juni.
Check out our L.A. event with GoodPop in the 100 party pics below!
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Welcome to the Summer of YES!, presented by GoodPop and MOTHER.
Alissa Laderer Castleton and her kiddos came decked out in Mon Coeur's popsicle collection, just for the occasion.
- GoodPop servin' up popsicles for breakfast—and other kid dreams.
- Joan Nguyen Tran's happy campers.
- Asia Lee-Mitchell's cute kiddos strike a popsicle pose.
- Some of GoodPop's beloved flavors on the breakfast menu.
- Ashleigh Ellis opts for Cherry.
- The fun-filled scene at Club Joyful in Venice was the perfect venue for our epic family day.
- LaLa Milan and her sweet son, Jayce.
- Lindsay Luv's adorable duo with popsicles and "Summer of YES" passports in hand.
- Erika Clark's little one, Sunny, "painting on the walls" and making some of the first marks on our YES! mural.
- Allison Oswald and her youngest getting messy.
- Yes, you *can* paint on the walls!
- A beautiful collective effort.
- Alongside popsicles for breakfast, our favorite hummus brand, Little Sesame, set up a healthy and delicious savory spread.
- Nutrionist Ilana Muhlstein digging into the delicious offerings.
- Little Sesame's beautiful set-up was created by the talented Chef Cassidy Kallenborn.
- One Little Sesame hummus being served: creamy Caramelized Onion.
- Dominique Clayton filling up her plate while her kids are busy at play.
- Little Sesame to-go cups designed just for kids.
- A happy customer.
- Just one of the healthful options of the day.
- Playtime at the GoodPop toddler cart.
- Fanny Singer's daughter—dressed in Mon Coeur—living her best life.
- Grocery shop play never gets old.
- Radha Mistry's little one enjoys a Cherry n' Lemonade pop.
- Sunnie set-up a sweet camp scene to showcase its S'more Snack.
- Elaina Bellis' twins indulge in the fun.
- Sunnie's S'more Snack, which includes grain-free crackers, a chocolate pumpkin seed spread, and marshmallow fluff—all naturally sweetened with dates.
- This little guy approves!
- Tattoos, treats, and so much more.
- Our friends at Evergreen set-up a waffle dunk bar.
- Just grab a bag of Evergreen waffle bites, and choose your dunk-able toppings.
- Alissa Laderer Castleton's family loads up.
- Whipped cream, fruit, and waffles = a kid dream.
- Rainbow fruit skewers for the win.
- The folks from HAWKs guide our guests through a variety of nature-inspired crafts.
- This includes mud pies (beautifully imagined by Cat Dash).
- Pretty toppings to clip.
- A fun activity for various ages.
- Amy Tan's daughter picks her toppings.
- Pretty as pie.
- Sometimes more is more—as demonstrated by the offspring of HAWKs founder, Emma Flanders.
- The face you make when your mom says YES to messy mudpies.
- Big sis as happy as can be.
- We loved seeing each child's unique creation.
- Erin Perez Hagström's mini-me.
- Melissa Sonico's kids cookin' up in matching Mon Coeur.
- Meanwhile, the indoor space at Club Joyful was the perfect setting for a colorful array of arts & crafts.
- Brandi Sellerz-Jackson's middle child (in popsicle-print Mon Coeur) jazzing up his hair with OOLY Body Doodlers.
- Alissa and her girls getting in on the action.
- Face gems by Super Smalls.
- Yes, you *can* draw all over your body—with OOLY's Body Doodlers.
- Letting her creativity go wild.
- She gets it!
- Subtle and sweet.
- A new rainbow 'do.
- Meanwhile at the jewelry table...
- Beading galore!
- A perfect day designed for kids and parents to say "Yes!"
- Extra fancy beads by Super Smalls.
- Decorating mama Lindsay Luv.
- So many ways to create.
- Ilana Muhlstein at the GoodPop popsicle stick craft area.
- Bedazzling paper.
- And creating popsicle stick wands (as demonstrated by twin mama Jaimi Brooks).
- A simple craft with a big impact.
- Crafts were fueled by Club Joyful coffee drinks and and sparkling beverages from Juni.
- HAWKs founder Emma Flanders.
- Art mom Dominique Clayton.
- Joan Nguyen Tran and fam getting snapped by The Pod Photography.
- Say cheeeese!
- Their "Summer of YES" passports are all filled up!
- Ain't no party like a GoodPop party!
- GoodPop popsicle bliss!
- Getting messy and having the time of their lives.
- Another GoodPop treat? YES, please!
- Automatic GoodPop ambassadors.
- Mama friends Camille Linsmaier-Forde, yours truly, and Radha Mistry.
- GoodPops galore!
- Washing it down with Juni.
- Popsicles, coffee, and a whole lot of fun.
- Eyes on the prize.
- GoodPop founder Daniel Goetz and family.
- Camilla Marcus chills while her kids are entertained.
- When your Evergreen waffles match your shirt.
- Daniel on GoodPop's mission to make treats that are easy to say *yes* to.
- Allison Oswald getting her Mom of the Year award.
- Hummus, MOTHER hats, and smiles from Lindsay Luv's crew.
- The GoodPop x MOTHER gang.
- Painting the town red...and all the colors of the rainbow.
- How it started...
- How it ended.
- Making seed bombs with HAWKs.
- Julianna Strickland's little one.
- Team GoodPop!
- Amy Tan and fam saying goodbye before grabbing a gift box.
- Summer of YES, indeed!
- Why not grab another pop for the road?
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Our guests left with goodies that encourage more "Yes!" days at home—GoodPop treats, OOLY Body Doodlers, Kiid Coffee, Supernatural sprinkles, HAWKs hats, Refresh Eye Masks by The Now (for mamas), and more!
Until next time...
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