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A Halloween Treat For Scooby-Doo Fans *Giveaw...
Published on Saturday, October 30, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Karen L. Congrats! If you're a Scooby-Doo fan, you may be familiar with Zoinks Points, a rewards program for children. Scooby-Doo fans can access and download free, exclusive content (online games, video clips, wallpapers, screen savers, podcasts) by entering the codes found in Scooby-Doo licensed pro... Read More » -
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The Spooktacular Night Train on PBS Kids!
Published on Friday, October 29, 2010 by caryn It feels like I've been talking about Halloween all month, and alas, it's here! We have an action-filled weekend, complete with a harvest festival and trick-or-treating at the zoo. Earlier today, my son's preschool hosted their annual costume parade. He was the talk of the school with his adorable Buddy Dinosaur Train Costume! There are currently two Dinosaur ... Read More » -
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Disneynature The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the...
Published on Friday, October 29, 2010 by caryn My son knows quite a bit about animals for a 3 year old. It's not uncommon for my son to point out polar bears and tortoises by name. His first look at flamingos was at our local zoo. He recognized them from the Animal Baby books we get every month in the mail. Disneynature recently released The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos on DVD and Blu-Ray. I f... Read More » -
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Disneynature Oceans
Published on Friday, October 29, 2010 by caryn Earlier this year, Disneynature Oceans premiered in theaters across the country, perfectly timed with Earth Day. This is the second production by Disneynature and offers an extraordinary look at "the mysteries that lie beneath." Here is a brief synopsis of the film, from the site: Nearly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by water and OCEANS bol... Read More » -
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Claire Robinson Shares Her Five Ingredient Fi...
Published on Thursday, October 28, 2010 by caryn For moms like me, cooking 2-3 meals a day can get redundant and tiresome. Elaborate, gourmet meals are the exception. Five Ingredient Fixes? Now that I can handle! Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to interview Claire Robinson, who recently released her book 5 Ingredient Fix: Easy, Elegant and Irresistible Recipes. Claire's Food Network Series, 5 I... Read More » -
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Spinning for a Cure
Published on Thursday, October 28, 2010 by caryn During the past month, I've written about companies and organizations that support breast cancer research and awareness. On Saturday October 30th, twenty-five cyclists will attempt to complete four consecutive 35-minute spin classes and one Pilates class at four New York Sports Club fitness centers throughout Soho and Greenwich Village. This is the first annual NYC ... Read More » -
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Let Souplantation Cater Your Next Event
Published on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 by caryn Despite the fact that we try not to eat out, towards the end of the week neither my husband nor I want to cook. One of our favorite lunchtime venues is Souplantation. There are not many restaurants that offer all-you-can eat soup, salad, pastas, baked potatoes, breads, and desserts for under $10. Souplantation recently launched their new catering and boxed lunc... Read More » -
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How to Keep Your Kids Safe This Halloween *Li...
Published on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Cheryl M., Jack, Ken B. Congrats! Over the weekend, kids across the country will trick or treat in their neighborhoods. Our little boy is definitely too young to go out by himself, but I'm a bit more comfortable in our neighborhood because it's a private community. Children dressed in dark ... Read More » -
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Xbox Launches Kinect!
Published on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 by caryn If you can believe it, I had never played an Xbox game until earlier this year when Kinect was still in development. On November 4th, Xbox will launch it's innovative controller-free gaming system. I've had at least four opportunities to play the game, and I'm hooked! My favorite aspect of this new way to play is that it gets kids and adults off the couch! K... Read More » -
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Spotlight on CASA OC’s Halloween Extrav...
Published on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by caryn On Sunday, the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County (CASA) held their annual Pumpkins & Pancakes Halloween Extravaganza at South Coast Plaza. Kids rocked out to tunes spun by Radio Disney, parents sipped cappuccinos and ate a gourmet breakfast catered by Plum's Cafe...the Costa Mesa Fire Department gave tours of their Fire Truck while adjacent skat... Read More » -
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Special Offers For New Los Angeles Times Subs...
Published on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by caryn I lived in Los Angeles all of my life until my husband and I moved down to the OC 3 years ago. I remember waking up every Sunday morning as a child, climbing into bed with my parents, and reading the newspaper before getting ready for church. If you're SoCal local, the LA Times is THE newspaper detailing the happenings of the Southland. New subscribers can take a... Read More » -
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Spooktacular Halloween Treats
Published on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by caryn We're less than one week away from Halloween and it feels like my family has been celebrating for weeks. A couple of weeks ago, I went back to Chicago to glean decorating inspiration from Wilton. Thanks to some tips I received during my visit, I finally perfected the fine art of making candy! I used Wilton's Smiling Pumpkins Lollipop Mold to make single colo... Read More » -
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Dove’s Movement For Self-Esteem
Published on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by caryn Imagine a world …where every girl grows up with the self-esteem she needs to reach her full potential. …where every woman enjoys feeling confident in her own beauty. …where we all help to build self-esteem in the people we love most. ~Dove~ I was neither the prettiest nor the most popular girl in school. In fact, I really liked academics, like AP Engl... Read More » -
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Holiday Cards by Snapfish
Published on Monday, October 25, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Sarah L. Congrats! It's hard to grasp my mind around the fact that November is right around the corner. Once the Halloween weekend wraps up, we'll be focusing on getting ready for the holidays. Which means, we'll have to take our annual family picture for the photo Christmas cards we always send t... Read More » -
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“Read” to Your Child Anytime With...
Published on Monday, October 25, 2010 by caryn Children love to be read to. I remember reading book after book after book during the early weeks of my daughter's pregnancy when I was too sick to do much of anything. My son is getting to the point where he'll pick up one of the many books we've been reading for the past three years and tell the story out loud. He's not reading yet, but he's definitely movin... Read More » -
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It’s Timmy Time!
Published on Sunday, October 24, 2010 by caryn If you can imagine, we aren't home enough to watch a lot of television (just read my blog or follow me on Twitter). However, those times when I'm trying to get the three of us out the door to start the day and he is trying to get into mischief, I've been known to turn on Playhouse Disney for a few minutes. There are distinct shows he won't watch...and I know this ... Read More » -
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Your Chance at a New Bosch Kitchen
Published on Sunday, October 24, 2010 by caryn Bosch wants to know, Watts Your Green Tip? At the beginning of October, the company launched a new Facebook contest and one person with the best green tip will win a green suite of Bosch kitchen appliances valued at $6,000 which will include the following: Integra dishwasher (SHX45P05UC) Evolution gas range (HGS7282UC) Over the range microwave (HMV5051U) ... Read More » -
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The (Mom’s) Breakfast Club
Published on Sunday, October 24, 2010 by caryn It's the most important meal of the day and my favorite meal of the day. Yet, children are still going to school without breakfast. I know how difficult it is to get two kids dressed, fed, and out the door in the mornings. But I do whatever it takes, including waking up early or being late, to ensure my son has breakfast every single day. For the last few mon... Read More » -
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How to Plan a Blogger Event With Lasting Valu...
Published on Saturday, October 23, 2010 by caryn Companies (both big and small) are moving their conversation into "the real world" and engaging with bloggers in cities across the country. Last year, I was invited to meet with General Mills in Minneapolis. It was my first "official" blog event and I was honored to be their guest. I had "read" about bloggers being flown across the country to meet with brands, b... Read More » -
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Wendy’s New Pick 2 Menu *Giveaway*
Published on Saturday, October 23, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Shirley. Congrats! Whenever I go to a fast food restaurant, I order either a chicken sandwich or a salad. Now, not all fast food restaurants are alike...I have my favorites and Wendy's tops the list. I remember how sad my mom and I were when the location on the pier in Redondo Beach closed. Ear... Read More »
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