Published on Sunday, August 30, 2009 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Gloria! Congrats!
Daily sunscreen use is a must in our household, particularly because we live in Southern California where the summers are long and hot. My husband and son have fair skin and skin cancer is a serious threat. Skin cancer is not the only threat, unfortunately. Many sunscre... Read More »
Published on Sunday, August 30, 2009 by caryn
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For some of us, summer is far from over. In fact, we have been experiencing record breaking temperatures in Southern California. I'm extremely diligent about keeping my son protected from the sun. We use sun protective clothing, sunscreen, and hats.
We recently had an... Read More »
Published on Saturday, August 29, 2009 by caryn
My son LOVES his "night night" bear. It's his little security blanket. Lately he's been "talking" to Mr. Bear. Asking him if he's "ready for school," or "ready to eat." I don't know what we'd do if he ever lost that bear. My son has a lot of stuffed animals, but there are only a few that he actually "engages" with. While I think stuffed animals are "cute,"... Read More »
Published on Saturday, August 29, 2009 by caryn
This week has been super busy for me! I've had the privilege of meeting and engaging with some incredible brands and their representatives including Mattel, Gap, General Mills, and Annabel Karmel. I have pictures, posts, videos, giveaways and exciting news to share with all of you! But first, we're on a little vacation to see some family.
Posting may be spora... Read More »
Published on Friday, August 28, 2009 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Dan, Ken, and Val. Congrats!
My son just turned two and he is so curious about everything! We spend a lot of time going over certain concepts, one of them being the parts of his body. Many of you know that my son co-slept with my husband and I for many, many months and we still nap togethe... Read More »
Published on Friday, August 28, 2009 by caryn
Sometimes I feel like going green means giving up more of my own "green." If you've followed my blog, then you know that my journey to becoming eco-conscious has been a slow process. Every day I learn something new about preserving our environment. Don't run away! I don't hug trees or stand outside of kennels with signs that save Save the Animals. But my hus... Read More »
Published on Thursday, August 27, 2009 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Stephanie V. A huge CONGRATS!
My husband and I are very "connected." My husband, in particular, is a gadget and tech guy. He loves electronics and he loves checking out "the latest." HP recently launched the world's first Web-connected home printer offering people simple, one-touch, wirele... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by caryn
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Colds, flus, SWINE FLU? Ok...with summer coming to an end, I always worry about the dreaded cold and flu season. And this year with the Swine Flu lurking, I'm going to take even further precautions to limit our exposure to this virus. As a nurse, I'm s... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Cherice. Congrats!
One of the best memories I have of going "back to school" was shopping with my mom. We would plan a special day together and go shopping for clothes and school supplies. Every year she always managed to keep me excited about the upcoming school year. I truly believe th... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by caryn
Kailani and I have been working together along with several other bloggers as editors for the Family Review Network. Although we've never met in person, I feel like we've gotten to know each other and have become friends while working together. It's been so much fun. She is kind and funny and genuine. Her blogs are incredible. I have no idea how she manages ... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 24, 2009 by caryn
Every thing I read, reinforces how important breakfast is for kids and adults. More energy, better concentration, and weight loss are just some of the many benefits of eating a healthy, balanced breakfast. I know I've been feeling "off" the last several weeks before eating breakfast (hence the fainting episode last week). One of the things we as a family eat a... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 24, 2009 by caryn
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Whew...20 weeks. I'm halfway there. It feels so good...but the work is not over yet. Each day I can feel myself getting bigger and heavier. I have more energy than I did during the first trimester, less migraines, and less nausea. And thankfully, I've had no major ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by caryn
I'm a grazer. I could "snack" all day and be completely content. And now that I've been having some serious dips in my blood sugar (more on that in another post), I'm on the hunt for healthy snacks I can eat in between meals. The goal for me is to try to eat a carb with a protein to keep my blood sugar a bit more stable. Nuts are a great source of protein and ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by caryn
I'm just about 5 months pregnant and have been wearing maternity clothes since the little plus sign popped up (at least it feels that way). I didn't purchase a large maternity wardrobe when I was pregnant with my son because I was on bedrest. The only shopping I was able to do was online, and I only bought comfy clothing (since I was at home for 5 months). I feel ... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by caryn
I spend much of my day cleaning up messes. It's my job as a mom and I am definitely not complaining. After all, my son is still young. But cleaning floors, couches, clothing, and cars does get tedious after awhile. So I often find myself thinking about what I can do to avoid a mess. For example, Target sells these little snack containers that are supposed to... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by caryn
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Summer is definitely not over and I hope you've been enjoying some time with family and friends. Labor Day is so close. The evenings are getting cooler and it's getting darker much earlier these days. There will be one last holiday weekend before ... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 17, 2009 by caryn
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It has been soooo hot the last few weeks here in Southern California. We've been so busy that we've not had a chance to get to the pool or beach as often as we'd like. With skin cancer cases on the rise we try to be very diligent in remembering to wea... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 17, 2009 by caryn
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I started reading to my son when he was an infant. I honestly don't remember how many weeks old he was, but I do remember that I waited until the pain of the c section and the haze of sleeplessness lifted. "Read and start early." That is the advice I was given. When ... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 17, 2009 by caryn
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If you're a parent of a teen or tween, then you've most likely heard him/her talk about The Disney Channel's Emmy-nominated hit series The Wizards of Waverly Place, starring Selena Gomez. The show is all about her and her two brothers who possess magical abilities.
Walt Di... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 17, 2009 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Peggy G. Congrats!
I can't believe that it's only been a few weeks that I've actually had any sort of appetite. Right after BlogHer, the nausea mysteriously disappeared and I started getting HUNGRY (shocking!). What should I crave but CHOCOLATE!
Before I found out I was pregnant and sta... Read More »