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Eco-Friendly Play With Box Creations *Giveawa...
Published on Thursday, December 16, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jennifer :). Congrats! I'll be quite honest...I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I opened up the Country Cottage Playhouse we received from Box Creations. We've thought about getting our children a playhouse, but space has always been an issue. My son is in that stage where he's actively ... Read More » -
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Evenflo’s Momentum 65 Convertible Car S...
Published on Thursday, December 16, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed! Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Rachel C. Congrats! Yesterday, I told you about Evenflo's new Side Impact Tested Car Seat. Here is a brief overview of the convertible car seat, from the site: Evenflo's Momentum 65 DLX Convertible car seat offers parents superior e3 Side Impact protection to keep their child safe alongside... Read More » -
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‘Tis The Season To Be Baking: Auntie A...
Published on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by caryn One of my favorite past-times is baking...which should definitely not be confused with cooking...which I only do out of obligation. Pizza is one of those foods that crosses the baking/cooking line. Fortunately, I enjoy pizza so much, that I don't mind making one from scratch. Typically, I'll buy a crust at the store, make my own pizza sauce, and complete it with my ... Read More » -
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Melissa and Doug’s Puppet Theater *Give...
Published on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Rebecca. Congrats! Earlier this week, I frequented a popular toy store to shop for the children in my life. I have to admit that I was very overwhelmed by the sheer number of toys on the market. I actually prefer non-mainstream toys that promote open-ended play and foster a child's imagination. G... Read More » -
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Feed It Forward With Restaurant.com
Published on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by caryn For most people, eating out is a luxury. Whether it's fondue at a French restaurant or Spanish tapas, I want to enjoy food that I wouldn't make at home. One of resources I've found for affordable restaurant dining is Restaurant.com. A few weeks ago, we ate at Simply Fondue with a gift certificate we had purchased from the site. My husband and I enjoyed traditi... Read More » -
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Wilton’s Pops In A Post Contest
Published on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by caryn For the last two months, I've been keeping a little secret about one of Wilton's latest products! Now, you can make your own sweets on a stick with Wilton's new line of products designed to help you make cake and cookie pops. Pops make the perfect treat or favor for birthdays, weddings, and more. While I typically think of cake pops, you can actually create coo... Read More » -
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Evenflo’s New e3 Side Impact Technology
Published on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by caryn As a mom, it's easy to get caught up in the "what ifs." I worry that my son is going to fall while riding his scooter or that my daughter will get sick while crawling all over our church's child care room. It's a struggle to maintain a balance...to avoid being over-protective while fostering my children's growing autonomy. And while I know that I can't protect m... Read More » -
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Affordable, Designer Handbags From The Sak
Published on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by caryn The only accessory I like as much as shoes is a stylish purse. And while I have a variety of handbags, my favorite is the new Pax Leather Shopper from The Sak. If you've ever seen and touched a handbag from The Sak, then you know it's crafted well...that it will last a long time. The two men behind the brand wanted to create a simple, memorable, casual and rela... Read More » -
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Discount TIckets To Disney On Ice
Published on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by caryn Tomorrow night, Disney On Ice skates it's way back to Southern California for a limited engagement in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. The show, which travels across the country, varying it's themes, will present Let's Celebrate, just in time for the holidays. Let’s Celebrate! brings more than 50 Disney characters for one colos... Read More » -
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The Maple Youth Ballet Performs The Nutcracke...
Published on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by caryn If you have an opportunity to take a little break from shopping this weekend, The Maple Youth Ballet will perform it's rendition of The Nutcracker at the Northwood Performing Arts Theatre in Irvine. Over the years, I've seen many renditions of the 19th century ballet. What sets this performance apart, according to choreographer and artistic director Charles Maple... Read More » -
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‘Tis The Season To Be Baking: Wilton Gi...
Published on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Lisa L Congrats. As a little girl, my mom and I would decorate a Gingerbread House for Christmas each year. Most years, we'd purchase the pre-assembled houses so that we could focus our time and efforts on decorating. I've carried that tradition over into my own family, and each year, my son looks... Read More » -
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Promote Learning Through Play With Evenflo...
Published on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is joanne major. Congrats! Last week, a friend and I were talking about the joys and struggles of parenting. Both of us have children around the same ages, spaced approximately 2 years apart. We talked about sibling relationships, discipline, "me" time, and more. As we were talking, I realized ... Read More » -
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Mrs. Prindables’ Gourmet Caramel Apples
Published on Saturday, December 11, 2010 by caryn As someone who appreciates artistically designed foods, edible gourmet gifts comprise a large part of my gift-giving. I've gifted everything from gourmet chocolates to French cheese and wine. And I'm adding gourmet chocolate-covered caramel apples to the list of beautiful, edible gift ideas. Mrs. Prindables has been creating premium caramel and chocolate covere... Read More » -
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Ten More Reasons To Celebrate This Season Wit...
Published on Saturday, December 11, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Tammy, Suzzanne K, Jeanine P, Donna K, Ellie W, Charlene K, Jessie C, Benny W, Donna B, and Teegan Briggs. Congrats! Last week, I told you about American Expresss' Season of Surprises, where gift card recipients have a chance to win $100,000. I enjoy receiving gift cards becau... Read More » -
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A Little Taste of Mexico
Published on Friday, December 10, 2010 by caryn Last week, I told you about The Taste of Mexico’s Bicentennial Celebration: 200 Years of Mexico’s Cuisine. Since I'm a total foodie and adore Mexican food, I wanted to share with you highlights from the event, courtesy of my friend and fellow Latina Blogger Liz from Thoughts of a Mommy who is guest posting for me today. Growing up in East L.A., and being Lat... Read More » -
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$5 Baked Holiday Gift Ideas
Published on Friday, December 10, 2010 by caryn It's definitely the season of baking and I've just left the sweetest place on Earth! While baked goods are abundant at parties and holiday gatherings, they also make great gifts! During my time out on the East Coast, I had an opportunity to visit at least 2 different Walmart Supercenter Stores. You can imagine my excitement, given the fact that in my area, there are... Read More » -
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Moody Mamas Winter Fashions *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Randy Bailey. Congrats! I remember how excited I was when I finally got to that point in my pregnancies where I could wear maternity clothes. And then I went shopping and found that all of the cute outfits I'd seen in magazines were mostly unaffordable. Reluctantly resorting to mall maternity stor... Read More » -
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Hershey’s Cookie Exchange *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Alicia. Congrats! Friends and family members across the country are gathering together for dinners and holiday parties. It's the season of baking, and sweets and treats are everywhere! Each year, thousands of people apply to host a Hershey's Cookie Exchange, where friends and family members get to... Read More » -
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Creative, Collectible Toys From TOMICA
Published on Monday, December 6, 2010 by caryn As a mom to a 3 year old boy, you can imagine how many cars and trains we have throughout our house. We can't go into a store without my son attempting to add to his collection and we can't leave the house without one in tow. Southern California-based company TOMY, is one of the oldest and well-known toy companies in the world. For over 8 decades, the company h... Read More » -
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Celebrate the Holidays With Hershey’s *...
Published on Monday, December 6, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Deb! Congrats! If you can believe it, I'm heading to The Sweetest Place on Earth this week for what I think is going to be one of the best trips to date. I, along with 11 other bloggers, am heading to Hershey, PA to get an inside look at the Hershey Company. We'll be visiting Chocolate World, the ... Read More »
