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mirra *Giveaway*
Published on Sunday, March 7, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Christine! Congrats!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 pr... Read More » -
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Healthy Choice Café Steamers
Published on Sunday, March 7, 2010 by caryn My husband and I opt for home-cooked meals whenever it's feasible. But there are some nights, when he comes home late or I've had a busy day with the kids, that just don't feel like cooking. Since eating out is expensive (particularly since we only eat out at quality restaurants) we try to reserve this for special occasions where we can splurge. The alternative ... Read More » -
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Fabulously Fit: Shape-ups by Skechers
Published on Saturday, March 6, 2010 by caryn Now that I've been given the "ok" to exercise, I'm ready to dive right in and shed the pounds that brestfeeding has not taken care of. Finding the time to work out is a challenge, so if any of you have tips on doing this with two, please feel free to comment or send me an email. In the meantime, I'm wearing my Skechers Shape-ups in hopes of toning up some of the f... Read More » -
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Fabulously Fit: We Pilates *Giveaway*
Published on Saturday, March 6, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner Rachel #37! It's been a little over two months since our beauty was born and it's time for this mama to shed the baby weight! I don't have much time of my own, so the bulk of my exercising must be done with the kids. Fortunately, I have double jogging stroller to get me in shape. Apart from a good jogging str... Read More » -
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Guest Post: How Long Should a Feeding Take?
Published on Friday, March 5, 2010 by caryn 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 assistanc... Read More » -
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Los Angeles Irish Fair & Music Festival
Published on Friday, March 5, 2010 by caryn If you're in the LA area this weekend, be sure to check out the Irish Fair & Music Festival. This year will be our first experience at the festival, which offers a unique cultural experience for the entire family. The festival is celebrating it's 8th year and is one of the largest of it's kind in Southern California and offers Irish entertainment and food. ... Read More » -
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The Office Box & Wrong Number Book Launc...
Published on Friday, March 5, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Melissa C. Congrats. I don't get to read very much these days, and when I do, it's usually a children's book with my son. I just received a book I'm very excited about reading called Wrong Number. The author just released her new suspense novel: When Aubree Stewart receives a mysterio... Read More » -
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St, Patrick’s Day Treats From Disney Fa...
Published on Friday, March 5, 2010 by caryn As a busy, working mom, I often find that my creativity is lacking at the end of the day. That's when I go to sites like Disney FamilyFun for on craft and recipe ideas. St. Patrick's Day is coming up very soon, and if you're looking for holiday ideas that will entertain your kids, check out their "St. Patrick's Day Fun." Here are some of the recipes that sparked... Read More » -
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Village Tea Company
Published on Thursday, March 4, 2010 by caryn Most mornings you'll find me drinking a cup of tea (particularly now that I can't drink coffee). Tea has incredible health benefits, most of which are related to it's antioxidant properties. A few years ago, I was introduced to Rooibos, a naturally caffeine-free red tea. Rooibos has been shown to "promote the production of antibodies when the immune systems are chal... Read More » -
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Benihana *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winners: CherylS22 (#194) and Teresa (#24)! My husband and I don't go out to eat very often, but when we do, we opt for nontraditional restaurants with an ethnic flair. We are fond of Asian cuisine, particularly the Japanese variety. And one of my favorite restaurants for Teppan-style Japanese food is Benihana. Beni... Read More » -
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Award Winning Recipes For Your Oscars Party
Published on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 by caryn This Sunday (March 7) , we will be watching the 82nd Academy Awards from the comfort of our home. In previous years, several of our friends and family members would gather together and have a party. This year, we're staying home with our little ones and watching from the comfort of our couch. If you're hosting an Oscars' party, be sure to check out some inc... Read More » -
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Banquet’s Thanks a Million Sweepstakes
Published on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 by caryn My husband and I work very hard to ensure that on most nights, we have a home cooked meal. But you know that I don't like to cook. And with two kiddos to look after, there are some nights when I get a little lazy and resort to take out or something that can be prepared in just a few minutes. Banquet, a company that has been creating home-style frozen dinner mea... Read More » -
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Coco’s Swanky New Menu *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Katy. Congrats! Growing up, we'd often frequent our local Coco's for Saturday breakfast as a family. It's been many years since I've eaten at a Coco's, however, I'm thinking of going back...for dinner! Coco's recently introduced a new menu that looks incredible! My husband and I tend to be ... Read More » -
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Better Baby Bums *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Jo (#16)! When my son was a baby, I went through almost every brand of diaper on the market. He had (and still has) very sensitive skin and there weren't many diapers that didn't give him a rash. If I thought I could commit to cloth diapering, I would. But I know that I don't have the time or patience to deal w... Read More » -
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The Process of Banking Your Baby’s Cord...
Published on Monday, March 1, 2010 by caryn Once we decided to bank our son's cord blood, selecting a company was the first priority. Initially, we asked my obstetrician for recommendations to reputable companies. When he gave us that information, we initiated conversations with those companies. Many (if not all) private cord blood banking companies will send you a packet of information and follow-up with... Read More » -
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Win a Palm Pre Plus! *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, March 1, 2010 by caryn This Giveaway is now closed. Thank you all for your entries and participation! Congrats to our winner, Chacoy (#332)! I have spent the last month giving you an insider's look at the new Palm Pre Plus. I told you about my initial impressions, my favorite applications, and why I think it's the perfect phone for digital moms like me. Now is your chance to win this r... Read More » -
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Punkaboo *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, March 1, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Khrystina (#52)! Between running after my two year old and tending to my baby girl, I have enough on my plate without having to worry about lost sippy cups, backpacks, and toys. One of the easiest ways to keep track of all of our belongings is to label them. Back when I was a little girl, my mom sewed my name into my cloth... Read More »
