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Fashionably Eco-Chic!
Published on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 by caryn Do you use a reusable bag? If not, you may want to consider it. The site, Reusablebags.com has a fantastic article detailing the true cost of those free plastic bags you receive at the grocery store. Plastic bags take a LONG time to breakdown (as in 1,000 years) and they're littering our waters and landfills. That is why I "tote" a reusable bag with me to the ... Read More » -
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Fun Frigidaire Features…That Also Save ...
Published on Monday, September 21, 2009 by caryn I just LOVE to cook (um...ok...that's a bit of an overstatement). I don't usually enjoy cooking, but I'm learning to like it. I mean, it takes a LOT of time, right? Meal planning, grocery shopping, preparing (i.e. chopping, etc.), cooking... That's why I need all the help I can get. And that help has come from Frigidaire! As a Test Drive Mom, my goal is to... Read More » -
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Mickey’s Trick-Or-Treat Party
Published on Monday, September 21, 2009 by caryn Last week I told you about my favorite kid-friendly Halloween activities. One of the things my husband and I are going to do with our little boy is take him to Mickey's Trick-Or-Treat Party in October. We attended last year, and had a great time! We're regular season pass holders, and while this is a separate, ticketed event, we're still planning on attending. ... Read More » -
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All Made Up… Plus a Sephora Giveaway!
Published on Monday, September 21, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Charlene, Ladytink_534, Alyssa, Jennie, and Jill. Congrats! I used to wear makeup every day before I had children. But my outings these days consist of preschool, church, playdates, grocery shopping, and other "mommy" activities. I'm fortunate if I get a shower in before my husband goes to... Read More » -
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Kitchen Storage Solutions With FoldTuk
Published on Monday, September 21, 2009 by caryn Do you have storage or space issues in your kitchen? We do! I LOVE our house (the one we bought about a year ago) but we were conservative. We never purchase anything above our means, so while our home is spacious enough for the 3 (almost 4) of us, we could always use more storage room. We have a TON of kitchen items. From plates and silverware to plastic cont... Read More » -
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Scoot Skuut! *Giveaway*
Published on Sunday, September 20, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Candie. Congrats! My little boy is constantly on the go! In fact, at 6 months pregnant I'm having a little difficulty keeping up with all of his energy. That's why I like ride-on toys. We live in a private community that doesn't get a ton of traffic, so I'm able to sit and watch him go-g... Read More » -
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Fashion Meets My Budget at The Children’...
Published on Sunday, September 20, 2009 by caryn School's in session and hopefully the weather is cooling down for you (no relief in site for us here in Southern California though!). As I wrap my back to school series, I wanted to tell you about one more store where I find fashionably affordable children's clothing. I'm not likely to purchase designer clothing for my two year old when I know he'll grow out of th... Read More » -
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All About Our Vacation: Sun Protection
Published on Saturday, September 19, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Lauren. Congrats! I remember when I used to lay on the beach and tan all afternoon. Tanning was "in," and since I don't really burn, it was easy for me to get quite dark. I know better now. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, one blistering sunburn in childhood can double your risk... Read More » -
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All About Our Vacation: My Visit With Genera...
Published on Saturday, September 19, 2009 by caryn One of the most exciting aspects of our vacation was our visit to the General Mills headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From the invite to the good-byes, the company made us feel special. I appreciated how much they valued our input and opinions. From the moment I received the invite, I was impressed with the company and the PR agency that coordinated th... Read More » -
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Halloween Activities For Kids!
Published on Thursday, September 17, 2009 by caryn Earlier this week I asked about what you and your children do for Halloween. I thought I'd share some of the things we'll be doing this year for Halloween. While I'm not crazy about the "scary" part of Halloween, I do like the baking, crafting, dressing up and trick or treating. Here are some fun ideas for Halloween this year: 1. Visit a Pumpkin Patch and ... Read More » -
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Text For Ovarian Cancer Research
Published on Thursday, September 17, 2009 by caryn Do you text? I do! Probably a little too much! Electrolux and Kelly Ripa have committed to raise money and awareness for Ovarian Cancer Research. They recently launched a campaign that uses something I use everyday...texting! September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Electrolux and Kelly Ripa are holding a "Text-a-Thon" to help raise support for th... Read More » -
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This Is How I Flip For Fall!
Published on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by caryn I just wanted to let you know that Aller-Ease, The Motherhood, and I have really been enjoying the tips you've all shared. As an allergy sufferer, I'm constantly researching ways to eliminate triggers and help prevent exacerbation. So how do we Flip for Fall? ... Read More » -
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The Ultimate Playdate
Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by caryn I love playdates. It's a great opportunity for my little boy to hang out with other kids Oh, and it's wonderful having some adult converation! What is your idea of the ultimate playdate? For me, it would be in an enclosed play area (it's so hot in Southern California) with lots of wiggle (ahem running) room and a little cafe with healthy (dare I say organic?) ... Read More » -
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What’s Your Phase of Motherhood? *Give...
Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Laura. Congrats! I can answer that question easily. I'm in two phases right now. I'm a mom to an adorably inquisitive two year old boy and almost 6 months pregnant with a baby girl. Both have their joys and challenges. Thermos, the makers of products designed to keep cold foods cold and h... Read More » -
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How Do You Flip for Fall? *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Janet C. Congrats! And thank you for the AWESOME tips! I'm working quickly with my husband to show you (via video) how we Flip for Fall. The seasons are changing and very soon, we'll be experiencing the dry, Santa Ana winds which just kick start my allergies. Fortunately, there is much... Read More » -
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This Week’s GNO (Girl’s Night Out...
Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by caryn I hope some of you were able to join in on last week's GNO (on Twitter). It was so much fun that I'm participating again this week. This week's topic is all about family togetherness and mealtime. Dinner is the only meal where all three of us can sit down together so it's important to me that we do this every night. I'm definitely looking forward to discussing... Read More » -
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It’s Just Stuff, Right? *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, September 14, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Donna. Congrats! My little boy started preschool earlier this summer, and one of the things his teacher told me to do was to label his clothing, shoes, and anything else he brings with him. Honestly, I had not even thought about doing that, but it makes a lot of sense. Of course little kids lo... Read More » -
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How Do You Lose the Weight?
Published on Monday, September 14, 2009 by caryn I'm definitely not trying to lose weight right now. There is a baby girl growing inside of me, and I am doing as much as I can to gain the appropriate amount of weight by eating wholesome foods packed with nutrients to support her growth and development. But, in the back of my mind I am thinking about the future. I'm thinking about what I'm going to do differently... Read More » -
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Disney On Ice
Published on Monday, September 14, 2009 by caryn We're a Disney family (but you had no idea, right? hehe!). We've just come back from a weekend of D23 and we're heading to Mickey's Trick or Treat Party in October. Up until I couldn't walk for very long, my son and I were at Disneyland every week. To say we're fans is an understatement! We get the privilege of attending Disney On Ice this December (provided... Read More » -
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Fall Family Fun
Published on Monday, September 14, 2009 by caryn Earlier this summer, my husband and I took our little boy to the circus, thanks to Mom Central. We had a wonderful time and my son still talks about the "animals." I still want to know how that elephant disappeared! If you want to see pictures and read about our experience, check out my previous post. My parents took me to the circus a few times when I was a ... Read More »
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