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Win A Lil’ Kick Razor Scooter! *Giveawa...
Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 by caryn This Giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Rebecca O, our winner! Do you remember the Ultimate Playdate where we had an opportunity to ride some of Razor's newest scooters? Well, since then, my son has been having a blast riding his Lil' Kick scooter, perfect for preschoolers just learning how to ride. This lightweight scooter weighs just 6 pounds and features a ... Read More » -
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Personalized Gift Ideas For Kids From Snapfis...
Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 by caryn For as long as I've been working with Snapfish, I've completely overlooked all the products they offer for children. Some of their latest offerings include personalized puzzles and school notebooks by Frecklebox, growth charts and posters from Paper Coterie, Picture Me Books, and Flattenme Posters. I am enjoying HP and Snapfish's partnership with companies like V... Read More » -
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Share the Joy With Lands’ End
Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 by caryn It's been raining for days and days and days (well, more like 5) and we've been spending a lot of way too much time indoors. So, we decided to set up camp inside... While we were on the east coast visiting family, my son had to sleep on a mattress. In order to convince him that this was a perfectly acceptable place to sleep (as opposed to mommy and daddy's bed), ... Read More » -
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Nick Walls by HP: The Design Process
Published on Monday, December 20, 2010 by caryn A few weeks ago, I hinted about a brand new partnership between HP and Nickelodeon. Over the weekend, my husband and I surprised our little boy with his brand new Nickelodeon-inspired wall. I told him someone new had moved into his room...Diego! Now you can create custom wall designs featuring your child's favorite Nickelodeon characters with Nick Walls by HP.Â... Read More » -
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Disney-Inspired Gift Ideas
Published on Monday, December 20, 2010 by caryn Since that day in June, when my son watched his first Toy Story movie, there isn't a day that goes by that he isn't saying, "To infinity...and beyond!"Â If you saw his gift list, it's filled with all-things Disney. This year, Disney released several popular films and many of their gift ideas are topping both children and adults Christmas lists. Ideas for Stocki... Read More » -
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Generations of Play With Maukilo *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, December 20, 2010 by caryn This Giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner, Rosey! A few weeks ago, we visited my in-laws for Thanksgiving. I always find it interesting when my mother-in-law pulls out toys that my husband and my sister-in-law played with as children. Sometimes I wonder if toys are made as well as they were when I was a child. Since I'm partial to all-things European... Read More » -
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Cheerios Is Bursting With Something New
Published on Monday, December 20, 2010 by caryn We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Regardless of the amount of time I have in the morning, I ensure that we've all eaten breakfast, even if it's simply a bowl of cereal. Both of my children started eating Cheerios as their first cereal. The toasted whole grain oat cereal is low in fat and sugar, packed with 14 vitamins and mine... Read More » -
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Smarter Online Shopping With Rightcliq by Vis...
Published on Sunday, December 19, 2010 by caryn Before I had children, it wasn't uncommon to find me at our local mall at least once a week. While I enjoy the hands on experience of shopping at a store, nothing beats the convenience of shopping from the comfort of my home at any time of the day or night. Just in time for the holidays, Rightcliq by Visa will revolutionize your online shopping experience. With... Read More » -
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Holiday Entertaining With Villeroy & Boc...
Published on Sunday, December 19, 2010 by caryn Because we were gone over Thanksgiving, our home will open it's doors to our family for Christmas. My husband and I love having people over, especially during the holidays. It's at these times that I like to bring out our "nice" china to make our guests feel special and creative a festive atmosphere. Interestingly enough, Isabelle von Boch, who currently blogs a... Read More » -
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Holiday Shopping at T. J. Maxx
Published on Saturday, December 18, 2010 by caryn It's the last shopping weekend before Christmas, and retailers nationwide are drawing shoppers in with deals, discounts, coupons, and more. Before I had children, I wouldn't mind waking up at 4 am to avoid the crowds and score the best deals. But shopping these days involves much more than throwing on a pair of sweats and caffeinating. Which is why I love shoppi... Read More » -
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Post Your Best Cool Whip Recipe *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Noreen. Congrats! Since we're in the season of baking and I've shared a ton of baking and decorating ideas with you, I'd like to get a little inspiration from you! Now I like to adorn my pumpkin pie with Cool Whip...but have you ever used it as an ingredient in a recipe? Check out this recipe I f... Read More » -
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‘Tis the Season To Be Baking: Musselman...
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn A few months ago, I finally sampled apple butter! This "highly concentrated form of applesauce" is seasoned with cinnamon and cloves and makes a wonderful spread. Since I've been baking all week, I decided to make an Apple Butter Breakfast Cake (recipe via Musselman's): Awesome Apple Butter Breakfast Cake Ingredients Ingredients: 2¼ cup all-purpose b... Read More » -
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Grinchmas At Universal Studios Hollywood
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn Last weekend, Universal Studios kicked off Grinchmas, a holiday celebration with Dr. Seuss' The Grinch. Visitors to the park will enjoy nightly tree-lighting ceremonies, celebrity readings of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and encounters with a Who's Who of Whoville characters. Here are the highlights of the celebration, all of which are included in ... Read More » -
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DisneyParks Christmas Day Parade *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Michelle. Congrats! On December 25th, ABC-TV will air the 27th annual holiday special, Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. Ryan Seacreset will host at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Nick Cannon will host at the Disneyland Resort in California what promises to be the year's "magical, musica... Read More » -
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On the Go e-Reading With Literati by The Shar...
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn My husband's techie side has officially rubbed off on me! This year, I've managed to purchase a DSLR, a Blu-ray player, as well as add to my collection of video games. I also have my eye on a certain tablet computer. Because we travel so much, it makes sense to use air and drive time to catch up on reading. While I'm super late jumping on the e-reading train,... Read More » -
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Holiday Entertaining Made Simple With Hickory...
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn With Christmas just one week away, we're busy shopping, baking, and prepping for holiday get-togethers and parties. Very often I'll get so caught up in the main course and dessert, that I end up rushing around last minute to pick up a prepared appetizer at our local market. For nearly sixty years, Hickory Farms has brought families together with their savory gour... Read More » -
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Old Navy Assists In Boosting School Attendanc...
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn Growing up, my parents instilled within me the importance of placing a high value on my education. I loved school...so much so that I went back to obtain my Master's degree several years ago. I can't imagine intentionally skipping school, but nationwide, it is an important issue that must be addressed. Even now as my son attends preschool, I strive to foster a l... Read More » -
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‘Tis the Season To Be Baking..For A Coo...
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Nan. Congrats! This week, I'll be participating in a cookie exchange with some friends and local bloggers. A cookie exchange is a great way to try a variety of cookies without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. While it's a great way to get friends and family together during the holiday... Read More » -
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‘Tis The Season To Be Baking: Spicy Gin...
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Brian E. Congrats! Between my son's holiday parties, our church Christmas party, and our family get togethers, I've been doing a ton of baking this week. Today, I followed a recipe for Spicy Gingerbread that I found on Cool Whip's website. Baking from scratch is a past time I enjoy (as long as I... Read More » -
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Eat Pray Love…Lunch With Food Stylist S...
Published on Thursday, December 16, 2010 by caryn Last week, my passion for film and my foodie side merged at Vincenti Ristorante, Brentwood's hip and upscale Italian Restaurant. I, along with several local food bloggers, had an opportunity to lunch and learn from food stylist Susan Spungen and Eat Pray Love producer Dede Gardner. The summer drama/romance was one I actually made time to see in the theaters because ... Read More »
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