Published on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by caryn
Over the past few weeks, we've been making the most of our Disneyland annual passes before the summer season is in full swing. The resort is always bustling with newness and innovation, while still retaining it's history...it's familiarity.
A few weeks ago, I attended the resorts media briefing and got a glimpse of what's to come.
World of Color is drawing audie... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 by caryn
Last month, I had the privilege of attending a media event hosted by Gerber. I appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the brand and meet with one of their nutrition experts. My daughter has been eating solids for about a month now and just loves to eat. And just like her brother, she prefers fruits over veggies. Fortunately, Gerber offers a wide varie... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Kimberly. Congrats!
This weekend, we have almost 30 people getting together for my son's 3rd birthday party. The theme is Disney/Pixar Cars and I'm going to attempt to do something I've never done before...bake AND decorate his cake from scratch. While I was in Chicago last month, I picked up ... Read More »
Published on Monday, July 5, 2010 by caryn
As someone who's traveled all over the world, it's pretty rare for me to stay in a luxury hotel. As long as a facility is clean and quiet, I'm content. However, when my husband and I want to go away by ourselves...we try to stay in quaint bed and breakfasts or spa resorts.
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to stay at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort... Read More »
Published on Monday, July 5, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Susan Smith. Congrats.
I've never really been great at keeping a skin care regimen. I can't tell you how many skin care counters and day spas I've been to, all with different recommendations for my skin. While I have some dry areas and a few fine lines, my skin is relatively healthy. I'm at an... Read More »
Published on Saturday, July 3, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Rylee A. Congrats!
I support a ton of causes and charities, most of which I don't write about on this site. As a nurse, a woman, and a mom, I support efforts made to raise awareness for important women's health topics.
Kelly Ripa and Electrolux have teamed up to celebrate the launch of the co... Read More »
Published on Saturday, July 3, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Lo. Congrats!
Parenting requires many virtues...patience, forgiveness...empathy...humor...and a bit of savviness. More and more, I'm finding that my toddler is on to me. Like the other day when I told him we were going to have pancakes but then realized we only had waffles. He KNEW that they w... Read More »
Published on Friday, July 2, 2010 by caryn
Summer is my favorite season...despite the fact that temperatures can climb into the 100's in mid-July and August. Grilling with friends, lazy days at the beach... We have a ton of things planned this summer...and safety is at the forefront.
Because I tend to be picky with food, and have a sensitive stomach, I'm always cognizant of food safety. I recently att... Read More »
Published on Friday, July 2, 2010 by caryn
A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to participate in an online webcast with Comcast. We discussed summer entertainment, staying safe online and how to save money. Comcast offers much in the way of resources for families. For example, their summer family calendar includes a ton of activities and ideas for spending time together.
While my son is too young to g... Read More »
Published on Friday, July 2, 2010 by caryn
Our warm, lengthy summers mean plenty of time outdoors. With two littles to run after, safety is at the forefront of my mind. Every year, 4,200 people go to the emergency room for pool or spa-related injuries and more than 200,000 children under the age of 14 are treated for play set related injuries. My active 3 year old has had his share of minor bumps, scrape... Read More »
Published on Friday, July 2, 2010 by caryn
Last week marked the beginning of summer, and with it came the warm Southern California weather I've been waiting for. I'm so excited about our summer plans...park days, beach days, trips to amusement parks and water parks...and a huge trip at the end of the summer. With all of the "water" activities we have planned, I have come to realize that the swimsuit is ine... Read More »
Published on Thursday, July 1, 2010 by caryn
With 574 entries, this recent giveaway, sponsored by Marriott hotels, was one of the biggest yet. I typically don't write a separate post for winners because I host a lot of giveaways (you can always refer to the original post which is updated with winners). However, I feel like a special congratulations should go out to Kristen (#84) who won the $250 gift card ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, July 1, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by.
Screening Winners: Shaina, Julie, John, Norma, and LAMusing
Prize Pack Winners: Stacy, Jen, Louis, Monique, and Syreeta
On Friday July 9th,the animated, 3-D film Despicable Me opens in theaters nationwide. The film stars Steve Carell, Miranda Cosgrove, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, and Julie Andrews. S... Read More »
Published on Thursday, July 1, 2010 by caryn
Three years ago, my sweet brown-eyed, curly-haired boy was born and changed our lives forever. We had a small family celebration over the weekend and his "big" birthday party is coming up in a few weeks. I've been busy finalizing details, planning menus, and practicing my cake decorating skills. And I sent out the most adorable zoo-themed invites from Cardstore.com.... Read More »
Published on Thursday, July 1, 2010 by caryn
With Summer now officially here, my husband and I have big plans for our children. We've got beach days, park days, play dates, and museum days planned. And...once June gloom disappears, we're heading to Raging Waters.
I grew up going to the water park, which now offers three California locations. Raging Waters is California's largest Water Park and features ... Read More »