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Live From Expo West

By Caryn ~ March 11, 2010 2 Comments

This weekend, I have the honor of attending the Natural Products Expo, courtesy of Seventh Generation. Ironically, I first learned of the conference last year from my husband. Over the past few years he’s really become supportive of my efforts to live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Very soon we’ll be launching Raising Generation Green…a venture [...]

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Teach Your Child To Read *Giveaway*

By Caryn ~ March 10, 2010 98 Comments

Some days, when I’m reading to my son, I think that I could do it…I think that I could home school. No preschool is going to give him the one-on-one attention that I can. In just two short years, my little boy is having full conversations with us, knows his alphabet, and can spell dog. [...]

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Everything Green

Spotlight On The Natural Products Expo

By Caryn ~ March 14, 2010 1 Comment

I’ve been MIA the last two days…so unlike me right? To NOT post? Crazy! I’ve been in Anaheim, CA at Expo West (aka The Natural Products Expo) courtesy of Seventh Generation. I still can’t figure out why there are 2 names (3 actually) for the same show. The show, which is geared towards retailers, offers [...]

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Postpartum Comfort From Earth Mama Angel Baby

By Caryn ~ March 13, 2010 Comments

Having a baby is unlike any other experience. Nothing else on earth compares to the overwhelming joy and intense love that overcomes you. However, the physical act of delivering a baby, regardless of the method, is awkward, painful, and messy. If it weren’t for complete and utter amnesia, I may not have endeavored to repeat [...]

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Orange County

Play With Me…Way to Play Days at Pretend City Children’s Museum

By Caryn ~ February 22, 2010 2 Comments

It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital connection between them.
Leo F. Buscaglia

Play with me…I love those three little words that my son says over and over again each day. Kids need to play..plain and simple. It’s a [...]

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Valentines 2010

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Postpartum Comfort From Earth Mama Angel Baby

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Track Your Baby’s First Foods

By Caryn ~ March 11, 2010 Comments

My son spit up way past the six month mark when experts told me it should have stopped. If I had known then, what I know now, I would have realized it was likely due to an allergy. But because I never thought to even suspect allergies, I never kept track of the foods he [...]

Bright Starts’ Comfort & Harmony Cradling Bouncer

By Caryn ~ March 9, 2010 1 Comment

When my babies are little…infants…I keep them close to me. Even with two, I try to keep my daughter in a carrier as much as possible. These days, running after a 2 year old with a baby strapped to me is both convenient and challenging, depending on what we’re doing. And if I’m going to [...]

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Teach Your Child To Read *Giveaway*

By Caryn ~ March 10, 2010 98 Comments

Plan a Community Pancake Breakfast *Giveaway*

By Caryn ~ March 10, 2010 125 Comments

I’m certain you know how important breakfast is…how it’s the most important meal of the day…how it helps children do better in school and sets the precedent for healthy eating habits. Breakfast is also my favorite meal of the day. Most days I eat a bowl of cereal or oatmeal due to time constraints. But [...]

mirra *Giveaway*

By Caryn ~ March 7, 2010 110 Comments

When I was younger and single, I didn’t care much about the amount of money spent on hair, face, and body products. Most of my purchases were made at upscale department stores and salons. These days I don’t have the freedom to spend as much on beauty products…and I actually prefer to spend the excess [...]

Everything Green

Spotlight On The Natural Products Expo

By Caryn ~ March 14, 2010 1 Comment

Postpartum Comfort From Earth Mama Angel Baby

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Fashionably Green: Radley London Recycled Foldaway Totes

By Caryn ~ March 7, 2010 Comments

I remember when grocery stores first started moving towards reusable bags. The branded canvas totes offered by these stores were dull, but aimed to save our environment from the harmful effects of plastic.
Today, many companies are getting creative and offering reusable bags that you’d want to use for more than just groceries. Radley London, a [...]

Abe’s Market Natural Goods

By Caryn ~ March 7, 2010 1 Comment

We live in a big city which offers a variety of conventional and natural grocery stores. But in many parts of the country, shopping for natural, organic foods is a challenge. My husband’s family is from the South and these specialty markets are few and far between. It would be impractical to drive over an [...]

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Spotlight On The Natural Products Expo

By Caryn ~ March 14, 2010 1 Comment

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

By Caryn ~ March 14, 2010 2 Comments

It’s supposed to be a beautiful week here in Southern California so I don’t think the kiddos and I will be spending too much time indoors. But if you’re still feeling the effects of winter and you’re looking for some fun indoor activities, check out Disney FamilyFun! They offer St. Patrick’s Day-themed crafts…here are a [...]

Tropicana’s Juicy Rewards Program

By Caryn ~ March 10, 2010 Comments

I drink a lot of orange juice…particularly because I have cut out all dairy from my diet and am having difficulty finding food sources of Calcium and Vitamin D. Tropicana is a brand that has been around a very long time…one we’ve purchased time and time again over the years.
Tropicana recently introduced their new Juicy [...]

Guest Post: How Long Should a Feeding Take?

By Caryn ~ March 5, 2010 2 Comments

As a mom, nurse, and lactation educator, I have a significant amount of breastfeeding experience and education. And yet, with both of my children, I have had different experiences and different challenges, particularly in the early weeks. For many women, breastfeeding comes naturally. Some women, however, need a bit of support. I sought out lactation [...]