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Magnolia Bakery’s New Fall Indulgences
Published on Friday, October 22, 2010 by caryn Almost fifteen years ago, Magnolia Bakery opened it's doors to New York City. When I was in New York City over the summer, I had to pay a visit to one of their four New York locations, unaware of the fact that an Los Angeles store was set to open. Even today as I walk into the store's Los Angeles location, I'm captivated by it's cozy, vintage appeal and the delic... Read More » -
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My Thirty Seconds of Fame
Published on Friday, October 22, 2010 by caryn Last month I told you all about the 2011 Honda Odyssey. I was invited to a media preview in La Jolla, CA and opted to appear on camera with my thoughts about the newly-designed mini van. I honestly never thought they'd use my video...but they did! It went up this week along with Jodi's from Mom's Favorite Stuff on sites like dooce and BlogHer! Without further ... Read More » -
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Halloween Dress-Up by Pure Costumes
Published on Friday, October 22, 2010 by caryn Halloween is a little over one week away, and my little boy can't wait to dress up to trick-or-treat in our neighborhood. Because he has no concept of time, he pulls out his Halloween costume almost every day asking if it's time to trick-or-treat! If you're looking for last minute ideas for dressing up, check out the assortment of Halloween costumes available at Pu... Read More » -
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Pumpkins & Pancakes For a Great Cause
Published on Friday, October 22, 2010 by caryn Did you know that nearly 3,000 children are removed from their parents' care for abuse or neglect in Orange County on any given day? The number is astoundingly tragic. But these children have hope, thanks to an organization called CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County). The non-profit organization trains community volunteers to serve as mentors ... Read More » -
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Sesame Street Launches Video Games For Presch...
Published on Thursday, October 21, 2010 by caryn Gaming has changed so much since I conquered all three Super Mario Bros. games on NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). Adults can get fit while children learn to count on the same gaming system. Gaming has only recently been accepted as an educational method and traditional gaming systems are targeted towards young children. Earlier this week, Warner Bros. Inte... Read More » -
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Promote Urinary Health With AZO *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is CherylS22. Congrats! As a mom, it's easy to talk about potty training and discipline. As a woman, it's not so easy to talk about burning and itching. Did you know that 75% of women will experience at least one yeast infection in their lives (and from experience, they're not. fun.) and half of al... Read More » -
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Ralph Lauren Goes Pink For The Cure
Published on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by caryn It's the middle of October and companies across the country are going pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over the next few months, I'll be working on a campaign with Ralph Lauren, a brand who's clothes I've been wearing since I was in junior high school. Do you know someone affected by breast cancer? A sister, friend, neighbor? I went to gradua... Read More » -
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The Possibility Shop
Published on Monday, October 18, 2010 by caryn It's on rainy days like today, that I wish I had a little more creativity in me...that I could come up with something more inspirational than baking oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and reading a book about mountain goats to my 3 year old. When I am stumped for ideas, I head on over to Disney Family to glean wisdom on everything from how to prepare meals for my picky to... Read More » -
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Old Navy Promotes School Attendence *Giveaway...
Published on Monday, October 18, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Mami2jcn. Congrats! My brilliant little preschooler happily wakes up, eats breakfast and gets dressed for school three times a week...ok...maybe that's only somewhat true. But my son really does enjoy going to school. I can't imagine a time in the future where my son would "ditch" school. One o... Read More » -
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The Healthy Side of Eggs
Published on Sunday, October 17, 2010 by caryn Because I don't eat a lot of meat, I'm always looking for sources of protein that are low in fat, calories and cholesterol. One of the ways I achieve this is by eating eggs, however, they're known for being high in cholesterol. And a diet high in cholesterol could raise blood cholesterol levels. Enter Eggland's Best eggs, which are lower in cholesterol than conve... Read More » -
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Italian-Themed Tuna Recipe From Chef Scott
Published on Sunday, October 17, 2010 by caryn I've never thought about using tuna in an Italian recipe, so I thought I'd share Chef Scott's take on Sundried Tomato and Basil Pasta. No compensation was received for this post. As a member of the Bee Squad, I receive information and samples periodically. ... Read More » -
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Halloween Party Inspiration
Published on Sunday, October 17, 2010 by caryn Because we have two small children, you'll find the four of us trick-or-treating in our neighborhood or attending our community Fall Fest this Halloween. But there was a time when both my husband and I attended parties hosted by friends. In fact, my husband and I met at a Halloween Party, so I'm all for the not-too-spooky celebrations.. Last week, I was invited... Read More » -
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My Savvy Parenting Insights!
Published on Sunday, October 17, 2010 by caryn I am so excited to share with you my latest writing venture. Right before BlogHer 2010, I was asked by Evenflo to be one of their ambassadors. Over the past year, I've had an opportunity to work closely with companies in this way, but this ambassador program is unlike any I've participated in. I get to share with all of you my savvy parenting insights (which can... Read More » -
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aden + anais Partners With The CJ Foundation ...
Published on Sunday, October 17, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Rebecca O. Congrats! As a NICU nurse, I am constantly educating parents on how to provide a safe sleep environment for their babies. While the incidence of SIDS has declined since the initiation of The Back to Sleep Campaign, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is still the leading cause of death for inf... Read More » -
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Brick-or-Treat At LEGOLAND
Published on Saturday, October 16, 2010 by caryn Halloween in Southern California truly marks the end of summer and the countdown to Thanksgiving and Christmas. As a child, I remember going to our local mall to trick-or-treat because it was safe. Theme parks, recognizing parent's desire for a fun, safe, memorable way to spend the holiday with their kids, have introduced not-so-spooky Halloween-themed celebration... Read More » -
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Gleekin’ Out! *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, October 15, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winners are Natalia and Katy. Congrats! I'm really late jumping on the Glee bandwagon...but in the last week since I received the Complete 1st Season, I'm almost done because it's that good! The series, which premiered last year, won a Golden Globe for Best TV Series and is now in it's second season (which I ... Read More » -
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Bugs Invade Discovery Science Center *Giveawa...
Published on Friday, October 15, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Michelle. Congrats! As an L.A. native, it's taken me some time to discover the breadth of family-friendly activities in Orange County. One of my son's favorite places to go is Discovery Science Center. Every time we drive by, he tells me all about the "scary woman" he saw at Grossology! The D... Read More » -
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The Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad
Published on Thursday, October 14, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Crystal. Congrats! Last year, we took our son to Irvine Park Railroad's Pumpkin Patch for the first time. Having been to local pumpkin patches, I had no idea that this is, in fact, one of the biggest (and the best) pumpkin patches in Orange County. I recently told you all about the Pumpkin Pat... Read More » -
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Secretariat
Published on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 by caryn When I was a little girl, my parents would take me to the horse races at Santa Anita or Del Mar. The ironic part of those trips was that they didn't gamble. It was simply for the entertainment factor. Last week, Walt Disney Pictures released Secretariat. Based on the true story of "the greatest racehorse of all time," Secretariat follows the true story of the 1... Read More » -
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Trick Or Treating With Mickey Mouse!
Published on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 by caryn Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall...we're at Disneyland several times a month, sometimes rain or shine. And while the park is always magical to me, it's particularly special during the fall and winter seasons. Pumpkins adorn Main Street, store windows house fall-inspired displays, and some of your favorite rides undergo a spooky transformation. We were the invit... Read More »
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