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A Child’s Room Through The Early Years
Published on Monday, February 28, 2011 by caryn This month, I joined a group of nine other moms as part of Totsy's Mom Committee. Totsy is an invitation-only site that offers moms access to quality, designer brands. Whether you're pregnant with your first or an experienced mom of three, you'll find only the top brands and products including baby gear, travel accessories, children's clothing and more all at up t... Read More » -
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Kroger’s CartBuster Savings Event *Give...
Published on Monday, February 28, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Lori H. Congrats! There was a time when I shopped at 3-5 grocery stores a week, in search of the best deals across them all. I'd gather all of the weekly circulars and make a plan to shop for the best deals with the coupons I had printed at each one. In today's economy, it's prudent to make use of... Read More » -
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The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay In San Diego
Published on Monday, February 28, 2011 by caryn Two weekends ago, my husband and I had one glorious weekend to ourselves, sans children. We take our children everywhere, and the number of evenings our children have been away from us can be counted on two hands...maybe. We don't use babysitters or nannies (although I am not opposed to either) and my son didn't go to preschool until after his second birthday. T... Read More » -
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Lowe’s *Free* Build and Grow Clinics
Published on Monday, February 28, 2011 by caryn Over the weekend, my son attended a Seussian storytime in celebration of the late author's birthday. It was unseasonably cold in LA and an indoor activity was just what he needed. As he sat amongst all of the boys and girls eager to hear Dr. Seuss' rhyming stories, we noticed several children with race cars. They had just come from one of Lowe's Build and Grow C... Read More » -
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Create Your Own Collection By Ralph Lauren *G...
Published on Monday, February 28, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Christine. Congrats! Gone are the days of writing your child's name with a sharpie on the label of his/her shirt so it makes it's way back home. Ralph Lauren offers a stylishly affordable way to personalize your child's shirt with their new Create Your Own Collection. I adore Ralph Lauren's classic ... Read More » -
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The Soundtrack to Pretty Little Liars
Published on Saturday, February 26, 2011 by caryn On those rare occasions when the kids are napping in the car or they're with my husband, I relish the opportunity to listen to "grown-up" music. I'm very open to a wide variety of music genre and recently had an opportunity to check out the Soundtrack to Pretty Little Liars. [caption id="attachment_22454" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: ... Read More » -
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Sneak Peek: Truckit Fest!
Published on Friday, February 25, 2011 by caryn [caption id="attachment_22442" align="alignright" width="376" caption="Photo Credit: Border Grill"][/caption] If you're SoCal local, you know that gourmet food trucks are all the rage. They're so popular, that people have been know to stalk follow their every move (literally) on Twitter. On Sunday March 6th, the best of LA's food trucks will come together at U... Read More » -
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Cold and Flu Prevention: Germ Guardian’...
Published on Friday, February 25, 2011 by caryn We're in the midst of winter and I'm doing everything I can to keep our family healthy. We're washing our hands and using antibacterial hand gels, eating healthy and taking our vitamins, striving to get enough exercise and enough sleep, and diligently taking probiotics. We've also started using a humidifier in our bedroom after reading about the benefits. As you ... Read More » -
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Save On Family Plans With U.S. Cellular *Give...
Published on Friday, February 25, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Hannah, the winner! My husband and I heavily rely on our mobile phones to keep up with each other, our friends and family, our schedules, and our careers. I know several families who find it helpful to have a family cellular plan to keep up with their older children involved in school and extra-curricular activities. If ... Read More » -
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In Mother Words at the Geffen Playhouse
Published on Thursday, February 24, 2011 by caryn To this day, my mother is my best friend. She supports, encourages and inspires me to be the wife, mother, and woman I am today. This weekend, we spent the day together enjoying afternoon tea and a show at the Geffen Playhouse. As a UCLA alumni, I was excited about frequenting the venue for the very first time. The Playhouse, which as been awarded more than 40 r... Read More » -
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A Whole New Way To Clean
Published on Thursday, February 24, 2011 by caryn Spring is on the horizon and for many, this is the time to take inventory of your home to decide what needs to be addressed. Whether it's organizing important documents (raising my hand) or taking the time to do an in-depth cleaning, spring is the time to make a change. And speaking of changes, how green is your clean? If you're interested in learning more about... Read More » -
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My Latest Writing Venture
Published on Thursday, February 24, 2011 by caryn When I first started writing, 3 1/2 years ago, I had no idea what direction the site would take. It's only in as I started writing that I figured out what I enjoy...what comes naturally... This month, I joined a group of savvy LA moms over at CBS Los Angeles! Having lived in Southern California my entire life, I know a thing or two about the best places to vent... Read More » -
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The Family Bed
Published on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 by caryn [caption id="attachment_22378" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: vancity197 "][/caption] Every night, my husband and/or I help our 3 year old son get into his PJs, brush his teeth, and prepare for story time before he goes to sleep. One of us typically lies on the floor next to his toddler bed until he falls asleep. And every night without ... Read More » -
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Combat Dry Winter Skin With Eucerin
Published on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 by caryn It's the middle of winter and my skin is dry, cracked and irritated. It doesn't help that I work part-time as an RN and my hands are subjected to frequent hand-washing and drying antibacterial hand gels. My skin is highly sensitive so I'm always hesitant to try a new skin care product. However, after reading about Eucerin, I agreed to try out a few skin care produ... Read More » -
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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Published on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 by caryn Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka as Dr. Seuss, has been iconic in transforming children's literature. The fact that only 50 words exist in Green Eggs and Ham demonstrates his brilliance. We introduced my three year old son to the books last year and he finds them silly and enjoyable. I know that beyond the fact that they're entertaining, his books are helping my son lear... Read More » -
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Gleaning Culinary Inspiration For Family Meal...
Published on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 by caryn It's almost March and our resolve to cook *most* of our meals (as opposed to going out) has been mostly successful. However, I am personally beginning to lose motivation, since I'm rotating through the same meals each week. My husband has always been the more creative cook, conjuring up everything from Thai Chicken and Rice to a three course French Fondue meal. ... Read More » -
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Contemporary Faucets From Price Pfister *Give...
Published on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is dddiva. A huge congrats to her!!! My husband and I saved for a long time and made many sacrifices, including living with my parents for almost one year, to purchase our very first home. In today's economy, that is quite an accomplishment. There are many joys to owning a home. We have the freedo... Read More » -
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Italian Days At Publix *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Natalia. Congrats! Italian food is one of our family's favorite types of ethnic cuisine because the dishes are full of flavor and easy to recreate at home. My husband and I have cooked everything from chicken parmigiana to shrimp arriabiata without a lot of time, money or effort. Through the 1st... Read More » -
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The Truth About Heart Disease *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, February 21, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is susitravl. Congrats!! I used to think heart disease was something older (much older) men suffered from. I'm a 30-something (ahem) year old woman who doesn't eat red meat, limits conception of processed foods, and tries to make exercise routine. But when I read statistics such as the fact that hea... Read More » -
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Gentle Immune Support With Ester-C
Published on Monday, February 21, 2011 by caryn I'm sitting here at home, a bit rundown from a busy weekend, hoping this tickle in the back of my throat is an allergy and not something worse. Despite the fact that I actively strive to keep our family well, it's winter and illness is widespread. I have two small children, the oldest of which is in preschool and constantly exposed to germs. I'm always looking ... Read More »
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