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It’s the Season of Giving…
Published on Thursday, November 19, 2009 by caryn No parent ever imagines their child will get so sick that they'll have to be hospitalized. It's unnatural. As a NICU nurse in a large pediatric hospital, it's assumed that I know about Ronald McDonald House Charities. It's not uncommon for parents to have their babies stay in the hospital for extended periods of time...weeks and even months. I co... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Beau-coup *Giveaway...
Published on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed, thanks for stopping by. Congrats to Carla P! Christmas is almost here! The day after Halloween, I saw stores changing over their fall decor to winter and Christmas-themed decor. While the sites and smells of the holidays excite me, it's the extra time with my family that I particularly look forward to. This year, as crazy as it ma... Read More » -
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Sports Authority Teams Up With Wii Fit Plus *...
Published on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much for stopping by! The winner is Chastidy. Congrats! If you've followed my blog, then you know that I used the Wii Fit to lose the baby weight before I got pregnant with our baby girl. In fact, I now realize that those months when I felt like I wasn't making any progress, were due to the fact that my body was creati... Read More » -
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All About Baby: ShooShoos
Published on Monday, November 16, 2009 by caryn Yesterday I wanted to jump up and down and do a little dance. 32 weeks without any major problems and I feel like we're counting down! In 8 weeks (and as few as 6) we will meet our precious baby girl. The little girl I've been dreaming about since I was a little girl. Will she have dark curly hair and big brown eyes like my son? Will she love to sing and rea... Read More » -
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Hi Ya! *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, November 16, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Beth. Congrats! I never would have imagined karate could be so fun. In fact, I never would have thought to expose my son to karate had it not been for an invite I received (thank you Elizabeth and Tara). But after our morning at the ATA Martial Arts studio in northern Los Angeles, I'm thin... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Sock Grams
Published on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by caryn I get a lot of great opportunities to hear about some really neat products, some of which aren't out yet, were just released, or don't have a ton of exposure. That is one aspect about blogging that I particularly enjoy. You don't even see half of those products on my site, simply because I don't have the time them for review (and it's important to me that every si... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Snap, Pass & P...
Published on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Sarah! Some of my favorite toys are those that get children outside and moving (and second only to those that inspire creativity and imagination). We are fortunate that we live in a state that enjoys a tremendous amount of sunshine throughout the year. Little Tikes is a company with a longstanding history of making toys ... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: CEIVA Pro 80 Digita...
Published on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed... thanks to everyone who entered and sent me their photos! I loved meeting you guys this way! The winner is "shelly aka allysmama". Yesterday, my family had an opportunity to attend a special karate-themed event (which I will talk more about at another time). In that two-hour window of time, I took over 150 pictures. While I do not ... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Fannie May Candies,...
Published on Saturday, November 14, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! Congrats to scottsgal. For some reason, I have less guilt about indulging around this time of year. There are so many events and parties filled with delicious gourmet foods. My favorite, of course, is chocolate...ANYTHING (except chocolate-covered pretzels). But I digressed. Many of us will be opening up ... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: The Silver Spoon Bo...
Published on Saturday, November 14, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Mindy! At least twice a week (and when hubby isn't home to cook) we eat pasta. It's one of the easiest and tastiest things to make. And I don't have to spend a lot of time laboring over it. Now hubby on the other hand, actually enjoys creating gourmet dishes, including pasta dishes that take more than 15 minutes to prep.... Read More » -
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WW: Ready For Baby
Published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by caryn This isn't the best picture...but when I saw my little boy sucking on a pacifier (which he hasn't done since he was a newborn), I had to capture this...... Read More » -
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Role Model
Published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by caryn Role Model - a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, esp. by younger people. Dictionary.com "Who is your role model?" I remember being asked that question many times growing up. A parent? A teacher? A coach? An athlete? I never quite understood the purpose of that question. As if stating that fact justified my word... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: JAKKS Pacific *Givea...
Published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Maggie C! This year's holiday season is sure to bring out the best in toys from a variety of companies. And if you're like me, choosing the right toy...one that will turn your tot into a little genuis...isn't necessarily straightforward. There are things to think about...like price and availability and durability and las... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Discovery Kids Scan...
Published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by caryn My son and I spend a good part of our day reading...it's part of how I'm teaching him about shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and animals. But there is only so much reading that can be done. After all, he's two and needs just as much time playing as he does reading. I spend many of my days at home (I know it doesn't seem that way) and I have to get creative with... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Mega Bloks Play ...
Published on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by caryn Thanks for stopping by, this giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Amy P! The other day I let my son play in his room while I quickly did the dishes (fortunately, there were no mishaps!). Silence...I quickly run to his room knowing full well that he's either in trouble or deeply engaged in play. Fortunately, he's playing quietly (a rarity). "Mommy...I made a towe... Read More » -
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No Tivo? Try Fancast!
Published on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by caryn Before my husband and I had children, we didn't even think about whether or not we would be home or available to watch Ugly Betty or So You Think You Can Dance. These days, we're fortunate if we get to watch episodes in the same season! Just when the good shows are starting, we're bathing our little boy, reading books, and tucking him in for bed. After that we h... Read More » -
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All About Baby: Aden + Anais
Published on Monday, November 9, 2009 by caryn Babies love to be swaddled. I know that because a. I'm a mom and b. I'm a NICU nurse. There is a lot of discussion about how to swaddle, how long to swaddle, and if you should swaddle...particularly in light of SIDS. According to my pediatrician many newborns sleep longer when swaddled tightly. There is a also a safe way to swaddle (meaning avoiding loose bl... Read More » -
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All About Baby: Happy Panda
Published on Monday, November 9, 2009 by caryn We can't have a baby shower without cake right? Before you start drooling over chocolate (um...because that's what I am doing!), this is no ordinary cake. In fact, this is the type of cake you WANT to have because it doesn't have anything in it that will crash your diet. Diaper Cakes are a chic, unique way to shower the mom-to-be with a gift that she'll actuall... Read More » -
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The Mother of All Baby Showers!
Published on Monday, November 9, 2009 by caryn As I've hinted in the last week or so, four amazing gals are throwing me a baby shower. And of course, being the digital moms that we are, it's going to be an ONLINE shower! How cool is that? I feel so honored that this little baby girl is going to be so blessed. Now, it wouldn't be a baby shower without games (and prizes) right? So, starting December 1s... Read More » -
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EA Games For the Holidays!
Published on Sunday, November 8, 2009 by caryn I remember when my parents bought me my first video game system. It was by a little company called Nintendo (hehe). I was to get four teeth pulled out and there was no way I was going to do that without some sort of incentive. If you can believe it, I still have that system (it's just up in storage). These days you'll find a newer version (the Wii and DSi) in ou... Read More »
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