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Do Something Green: Choose Sustainable Cloth...
Published on Saturday, April 25, 2009 by caryn Many of you know that I was the former (yes former now) green columnist for Peekaboo Picks Magazine (more on why I decided to step down and focus on my own blog in another post). All that to say, I will be expressing the "green" side of me more. I read an interesting article about organic and sustainable fabrics on the O'Mama Report last year. Prior to reading t... Read More » -
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X-14
Published on Thursday, April 23, 2009 by caryn I just finished a HUGE cleaning series so you're probably wondering why I'm blogging about yet ANOTHER cleaning product. AND, I assume you're wondering why I'm blogging about a product that doesn't seem to be very "green" (particularly considering it's Earth Week). I don't know about you, but where we live (which is about 10 minutes or so from the beach) it gets h... Read More » -
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Jon & Kate Plus Ei8ht:The Wedding Giveaw...
Published on Thursday, April 23, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winners are Carol, Tiffany S, and Sarah. Congrats! I just told you about a A Baby Story, a fabulous reality-based TV show on TLC. Well, Genius Products and TLC will also release Jon & Kate Plus Ei8ht" Season 4, Volume 1: The Wedding on May 5. Having one toddler keeps me busy enough. I can't ... Read More » -
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A Baby Story: First Time Parents Giveaway
Published on Thursday, April 23, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Kimberly, Ed N, and Amanda U. Congrats! On May 5, TLC and Genius Products will release A Baby Story: First Time Parents. I don't know about you but I LOVE watching the reality-based shows on TLC. In fact, two years ago (in June) my husband, son and I were on Bringing Home Baby (episode... Read More » -
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Do Something Green: Go BPA-Free!
Published on Thursday, April 23, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Ecky. Congrats! I was fortunate to have read an article about BPA on Zrecs when I was pregnant with my son. At that time, the only manufacturers who sold BPA-free bottles were Medela and Born Free. If you're still confused as to what BPA is or why it's harmful, I encourage you to check out... Read More » -
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Mother’s Day 2009: Create for a Cure w...
Published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Cherice. Congratulations! Mother's Day is rapidly approaching and I hope you're having fun exploring the incredible gift ideas I've compiled for you. I am a sentimental, nostalgic, romantic woman and appreciate gifts with meaning. If I had a choice, I'd have my husband write me a song, ... Read More » -
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Do Something Green: Ditch Artificial Everyth...
Published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by caryn ALL food should be good food! Naturally Nora It's Earth Week and today is Earth Day, so I'm celebrating by baking a cake. We Bailey's have a sweet tooth and I'm certain it's been genetically passed on to my son. I digress for a moment to prove this to you. Over the weekend, while dining at Olive Garden, my son proceeded to grab one of the chocolate mints off o... Read More » -
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Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night
Published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by caryn It's that time again! For the last three years, Baskin-Robbins has hosted a 31 Cent Scoop Night with proceeds donated to a designated cause or charity. Next Wednesday April 29 from 5 – 10 p.m, head on over to your local Baskin-Robbins where you'll be able to purchase 2.5 oz. scoops of ice cream for only 31 cents! Going out for ice cream is a rare treat f... Read More » -
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Bear With Me…
Published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by caryn Photo courtesy of Curious Creature With Earth Week and Mother's Day so close together, I have several time-sensitive reviews and giveaways to post for you! I promise I'll be drawing winners over the weekend! As always, be sure to check the actual post where the winner will be updated in red. I truly value the community of readers here on Rockin' Mama! Happy E... Read More » -
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I’m Going to Disneyland (Again!)
Published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by caryn The Food and Wine Festival opens this Friday at Disneyland and I am going to be one of the mom bloggers at a very special press event. I am so excited because I get to see Amanda from Mommy Mandy. Along with getting a first look at the festival, we will be previewing the resort's new entertainment, including Fantasmic!, Disney's Electrical Parade, and the Firew... Read More » -
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Earth Day 2009
Published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by caryn Today is Earth Day, "designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment." My son and I plan to check out the local events in our community. If you're struggling for ideas on how to "celebrate" or otherwise help your children understand what Earth Day is all about, here are a few ideas from Goddard Schools: Create the Earth. Eco-fri... Read More » -
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AquaJuice
Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 by caryn Do you remember all the things you said you would or wouldn't do when you were pregnant with your first child? Here is my list: 1. Breast feed exclusively without using bottles, pacifiers, artificial nipples or formula 2. Make my son's food from scratch using solely organic ingredients 3. Only purchase BPA-free sippy cups, plates, etc. 4. Get rid o... Read More » -
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Do Something Green…With Your Sunscreen
Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Rosanne. Congrats! Last year I told you about KINeSYS, a company that manufactures one of the safest and most effective kids' sunscreens on the market. With summer on the horizon, it's the perfect time to start thinking about how you're going to protect your kids from those harmful UV ray... Read More » -
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Bride Wars and Paper Shouts Giveaway
Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Terra Heck. Congratulations! I remember the time in my life when I was preparing for my wedding. It was filled with excitement, anticipation, and a little bit of stress! I fortunately had one of my best friends as my wedding planner (who planned a gala like no other). And...I was the o... Read More » -
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Music Ace Deluxe
Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 by caryn I hope my son is grows up with an appreciation for music. My husband sings at church and I started playing the piano before I could walk (well...maybe not THAT young!). I was in the choir in high school and have sung in our church choir off and on. Needless to say he will be exposed to music via parents who appreciate it's richness and beauty. Did you know tha... Read More » -
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Do Something Green: Eco-Play
Published on Monday, April 20, 2009 by caryn In our house, going green started with small, simple choices. We asked the city for a recycling bin, stopped buying bottled water, and started reading labels. It wasn't until I got pregnant with my son that I really committed to conservation. I had read the articles about BPA and children..I had seen the news reports about lead in toys...I had dialogued with colle... Read More » -
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Making Life Better
Published on Monday, April 20, 2009 by caryn Let's get one thing straight. When you come to my blog, you're not likely going to find Mario Batali-like recipes or other gourmet cooking tips. It just isn't going to happen. But, if you're looking for a great food blog, check out Serious Eats or My Wooden Spoon (they're fab!). The following scene is repeated in my household on a weekly (sometimes da... Read More » -
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Kidtoons Celebrates Earth Day
Published on Sunday, April 19, 2009 by caryn If you are the parent of an infant, toddler, or preschooler, you know what a challenge going to the movies can be. To be honest, I usually just give my son some grandma and grandpa time so that we can have a fun date night together. There is a, however, a fantastic program called Kidtoons which helps parents connect with their children by offering family-fri... Read More » -
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The Princes’ Quest
Published on Sunday, April 19, 2009 by caryn I've sat and watched a lot of children's movies and television shows (the joys of motherhood!). While most of them are cute, entertaining, and educational, I don't envision them winning an Oscar. I recently had an opportunity to see The Princes' Quest, a French animated film. Here is a little more information about the movie from the site: Deemed “Pure magi... Read More » -
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Wii Fit Focus: Consistency
Published on Saturday, April 18, 2009 by caryn I've been on my weight loss journey for about 8 weeks now and I was doing really well...until I wasn't. Today I came to that point in my journey where I've discovered that the best laid plans don't always come to fruition. I should be at my goal right now...today...April 18, 2009. I had lost 3.6 pounds and I was feeling good. I had decided that I could "sl... Read More »
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