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A Day at the Fair
Published on Monday, September 20, 2010 by caryn It was a great day...so much better than I could have imagined. Check out my upcoming story on the L.A. County Fair over at OC Family this week. More check-ins at LA County FairPowered by Whrrl No compensation was received for this post. Press passes provided. ... Read More » -
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Modern Baby Product Guide: Crayon Rompers by ...
Published on Friday, September 17, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Rhonda C. Congrats! Despite the fact that I had a very rough pregnancy with my son, I have fond memories of my baby shower. My two very best friends planned the event to the T and went so far as to MAKE diaper cakes for each table! I always find it difficult to shop for the "mother-to-be." Whil... Read More » -
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Get Local: Storytime Live
Published on Thursday, September 16, 2010 by caryn I'm amazed that my three year old son can sit through live performances. I'm passionate about offering both of my children fun, unique experiences. In October, some of his favorite characters will be performing live on stage in Storytime Live! Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America have partnered to bring Storytime Live! to Nokia Theatre L.A. Live and the Or... Read More » -
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Social Media Week, Whole Foods, and a TwEat ...
Published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Martina and Lisa. Congrats! As an eco-minded mom to a child with food allergies, I find that shopping at natural markets such as Whole Foods makes it easy for me to pick out foods and products that are healthy and fitting for our family. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you'll likely see m... Read More » -
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National Costume Swap Day
Published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 by caryn Every year, we get our son (and this year our daughter) a Halloween costume. My husband and I enjoy celebrating holidays with our children and strive to create meaningful memories with them. But I can't help looking at holidays and the stuff we buy through my eco-glasses. I stumbled upon National Costume Swap Day and felt compelled to share the details of the d... Read More » -
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Tangled…A First Look!
Published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 by caryn My husband and I have a collection of Disney movies on VHS (really!) and DVD. There is something special and unique about a Disney film, particularly an animated one. Last week, I had the honor of attending a press junket at Walt Disney Animation Studios. If you can believe it, 16 countries were represented that day by journalists who's ambition was to bring ... Read More » -
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Peter Pan Soars Into Southern California
Published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 by caryn Peter Pan will take flight at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, with a limited engagement beginning September 28th. The show looks incredible and will be performed in the world’s first 360-degree CGI theater set. Peter Pan the Show, was conceived by an award-winning creative team and features 22 actors, "stunning puppets, epic music, and dazzling f... Read More » -
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Mommy Movie Mondays
Published on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 by caryn As a lover of all things cinematic, I long for the days when I could see a newly released film in the theater. These days I utilize Netflix and our DVR to get my cinematic fix. If you have small children, you'll want to check out Mommy Movie Mondays. Major theaters like Krikorian and Pacific offer moms the opportunity to see first-run films WITH their children.... Read More » -
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Back to School Organizing With Dymo’s L...
Published on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Tammy D. Congrats!! I get excited about products that make my life easier...things like innovative storage solutions and label makers. You don't have to be The Fly Lady to get organized, although I do recommend checking out some of her tips! Since it's inevitable that children will lose things (eve... Read More » -
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Extreme Purse Makeover *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, September 13, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Tamara B. Congrats! For the last three years, I've been using a diaper bag instead of a purse. At some point during my son's childhood, I decided that it would be easier to carry one bag as opposed to two. And I can fit so much more in a diaper bag. Inevitably, my purse/diaper bag has become s... Read More » -
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Gaming, Girl’s Night Out and Giveaways ...
Published on Monday, September 13, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is John S. (#209) Congrats!!!! My son hasn't been exposed to the world of gaming (yet), but he does enjoy preschool electronic learning toys so I'm certain he's heading in that direction. If you've got a child (or a husband) who's had their eye on the Nintendo DSi, you'll be happy to know that Gam... Read More » -
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Halloween Time at Disneyland
Published on Sunday, September 12, 2010 by caryn Disneyland is magical, regardless of the time of year. But when the leaves change and the weather gets cool, Disneyland undergoes a spooky transition. On September 17th, Halloween Time returns to the Disneyland Resort. We were at the park last week and saw some of the transformation. Some of this year's Halloween Time highlights include Space Mountain Ghost Gal... Read More » -
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Simple Indoor Grilling
Published on Saturday, September 11, 2010 by caryn My husband is convinced that he's yet to meet someone as picky as I am when it comes to food. Not only am I a bit of a health nut, I'm also a bit of a foodie. The combination can be inconvenient when attempting to plan meals, since my husband does a majority of the cooking in our household. We bake and grill everything, since we don't consume fried foods. Baki... Read More » -
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Fall Spa Week
Published on Friday, September 10, 2010 by caryn Before I had children, I made pampering a priority. It wasn't uncommon for me to get bi-monthly mani/pedis or quarterly massages and facials. As you can imagine, I don't get many opportunities to pamper myself anymore. But we...moms...are truly the ones who need this the most. On Monday, September 13th, Spa Week makes it's way to Southern California. Twice a ... Read More » -
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Orange County Restaurant Week
Published on Friday, September 10, 2010 by caryn Earlier this summer, Orange County saw it's first ever Kid's Restaurant Week, put on by the Orange County Restaurant Association. Starting September 26th, over 100 restaurants will participate in Orange County Restaurant Week. The event will launch with a Kick-Off party at Prego Ristorante in Irvine on the 26th from 4 p.m-6 p.m. Guests will taste some of the man... Read More » -
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Modern Baby Product Guide: Firefly Soother by...
Published on Thursday, September 9, 2010 by caryn We have a beautiful crib sitting in our bedroom that's never been slept in by our daughter. As attachment parents, our children co sleep with us. How long is still the question, since some nights our three year old gets thrown in the mix. My daughter is an excellent nighttime sleeper, but isn't the best at taking naps in the crib or pack and play. She's grown ... Read More » -
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Honda Reinvents the Minivan with the 2011 Ody...
Published on Thursday, September 9, 2010 by caryn I was nineteen years old when I purchased my very first car SUV. I worked and saved and worked some more to buy exactly what I wanted. It's been 13 years and I still own that SUV. Funny enough, both my husband and I owned the EXACT same SUV (in different colors and years) when we met. SUVs were are fun to drive and offer much in the way of space, albeit, for c... Read More » -
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Modern Baby Product Guide: Infantino EcoSash...
Published on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 by caryn A couple of weeks ago, I attended a meet-up with some local bloggers who were quite surprised that I was there without my daughter in tow. You see, she's usually attached to me. I love, love, love keeping my babies close. My daughter will only be a baby for a short time...she's already mobile...crawling and pulling up. Soon she'll be walking and yearning for i... Read More » -
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ConnectOC
Published on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 by caryn Up until about a year ago, many people (readers, representatives from companies, etc.) did not know that I am an OC gal. It was about this time last year that I started writing occasionally for OC Family Magazine. The experience actually helped me realize that living in Orange County is very much a part of me...our family...and this blog. As a result, I started ... Read More » -
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Kid Trips: Raging Waters Water Park
Published on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 by caryn Earlier this summer, I told you about Raging Waters' summer promotions. We took a trip to the park during the last few weeks it was open. I hadn't been to the park since I was a teenager and much has changed. The park has added a slew of new rides, including Thunder Rapids, which my son had a blast on. As the largest water park in Southern California, I was quit... Read More »
