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The Most Popular Toys for the Holidays Reveal...
Published on Thursday, December 15, 2011 by caryn With less than 2 weeks before Christmas, I'm still putting the finishing touches on my holiday shopping. While I'm certain my children would be happy with almost any toy they receive, as a parent, it's difficult to sift through the vast amount of toys that line store shelves. Shine from Yahoo just revealed their latest Get It Guide, perfectly timed for the holida... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Gift Idea For Tots: Chuggington...
Published on Thursday, December 15, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Lisa Weidknecht. Congrats! As a mom to a four year old boy, trains come highly recommended, not only because my son could spend quite a bit of time playing with them, but because they are relatively easy to clean up and encourage imagination and interactive play. Since the hit Disney Junior show Chu... Read More » -
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Emily Watson…On Motherhood, Balancing F...
Published on Thursday, December 15, 2011 by caryn As someone who is passionate about film, I find it intriguing to get additional insight via roundtable discussions with the artists and creative/production team. During my visit to New York City, Disney and DreamWorks arranged for a special group interview session with actress Emily Watson, who plays Albert's mother in the film War Horse, slated to be released this Ch... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Gift Idea For Techies: A Window...
Published on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Katharine Davis. Congrats! As in previous years, tech gifts are topping the list of most popular items to buy for loved ones this year. And these days, tech gifts are no longer reserved for "men" per se, since there are a wide variety of female and kid-focused products on the market. As a mom and a... Read More » -
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Decadent Desserts From Nothing Bundt Cakes
Published on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by caryn 'Tis the season for sweets and treats! Stores abound with baked goods this holiday season, however many are filled with preservatives, stabilizers, and ingredients only a scientist can read. We're nearing Christmas and if you simply don't have the time to bake something fabulous for your holiday gathering, check out the incredibly decadent cakes from Nothing Bun... Read More » -
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Knott’s Berry Farm…A Merry Holida...
Published on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by caryn Last week, I spent a weekend in New York and was fascinated at how festive the city looks this time of year. Unlike Southern California, where holiday decor is most often seen in specific stores and venues, the entire city of New York is "dressed up" for the season, with virtually no area left untouched. SoCal locals and visitors' best bet for experiencing the mag... Read More » -
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How We’re Giving Back This Season
Published on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by caryn The holidays are always a time of reflection. Whether it's lifestyle, career, or family, I think back to what I'm proud of...what I've accomplished...and what I need to work on in the year to come. While I've always strived to give back, this year I made it a point to regularly donate items to charitable organizations as well as give to friends, family members, a... Read More » -
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Get Local: Christmas at Irvine Park Railroad
Published on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by caryn Having grown up and lived in LA nearly my entire life, I can say without hesitancy that the OC has some of the most beautiful, well-kept parks in the Southland. Many of them are rich in history and offer much more than clean, safe places to play. 2011 marks the sixteenth year of the Christmas Train that's become a tradition at Irvine Park Railroad. ... Read More » -
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Get Local: Holiday Happenings at Newport Dune...
Published on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by caryn Having grown up in Southern California, I'm always amazed at the things we haven't done and the places we've never visited. During this time of year, it seems like there are endless family-friendly activities surrounding the holiday season. Popular amongst families in the area, is the annual venture to see local displays of Christmas lights. Newport Dunes... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Gift Ideas on Totsy
Published on Monday, December 12, 2011 by caryn If you're still looking for inspiration on what to give friends and family members this year, check out the amazing sales currently live on Totsy this week. The private, invite-only shopping site offers incredible savings (up to 90% off retail) on trendy, boutique-ish brands for moms and tots and was recently named one of America's Most Promising Companies by Forbe... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Unde...
Published on Monday, December 12, 2011 by caryn I typically get so involved with shopping for friends and family that I end up scrambling last minute to fill stockings. And shopping for stocking stuffers is a challenge because I never want to buy anything just to fill a stocking, rather I prefer that it's useful and relevant to the recipient. Earlier this week I headed over to Walmart to see if I could fill a ... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Recipes: Gourmet Baked Ziti (Pl...
Published on Monday, December 12, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Sassy. Congrats! In our household, pasta is the dish we resort to when we don't want to cook anything labor intensive or time consuming. By incorporating fresh veggies, ground turkey breast, and whole wheat pasta, the meal is nutritionally complete, yet flavorful so that my children still enjoy it. ... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Gift Idea For Foodies: Hickory ...
Published on Sunday, December 11, 2011 by caryn I love the creativity and diversity offered in gift baskets, and often gift them when I haven't received specific ideas from the recipient. As an only child, I spent each shopping season perusing our local malls for gift ideas with my mother. Without fail, we'd always end up in the seasonal Hickory Farms store location that opened each year for the holidays. Hi... Read More » -
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Get Local: Gingerbread House Decorating At Po...
Published on Sunday, December 11, 2011 by caryn Decorating gingerbread houses was a memorable tradition in my childhood home, and one I started with my son a few years back. Powell's Sweet Shoppe, our local candy store, which has this old-time look and feel to it, is offering pre-assembled cottages made from baked graham cracker to decorate this holiday season. For the past few years, we haven't bothered with h... Read More » -
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My Holiday Shopping Haul
Published on Saturday, December 10, 2011 by caryn As a young, single woman, I enjoyed browsing the sale racks at Macy's and trying on shoes at Steve Madden. These days, it's a rarity if I get an hour or two of uninterrupted time to myself, let alone some time to shop. Since my shopping ventures are almost always focused on my kids, my wardrobe is somewhat outdated. When I perused my closet for a dress that would ... Read More » -
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Experimenting With the FoodSaver Vacuum Seali...
Published on Saturday, December 10, 2011 by caryn The end of the year is always a time to reflect...to think about what I aspired to accomplish, whether it be related to lifestyle, health, career, or family. This year I've been highly focused on eating healthier and cooking more meals in, to curb some of my tendencies to eat out. As you can imagine, prepared foods (whether in-stores or in a restaurant) are more e... Read More » -
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iCapture: New York City
Published on Friday, December 9, 2011 by caryn As for New York City, it is a place apart. There is not its match in any other country in the world. Pearl S. Buck It's one of my favorite cities in the world...glitzy and glamourous...whimsical and sentimental...contemporary yet historic. There are not many cities I'd want to live in, outside of Southern California. But oh how I'd love to spend a year or three in... Read More » -
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Holiday Gift Ideas from The Home Depot *Givea...
Published on Friday, December 9, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Adrienne. Congrats! The person that should be the easiest to shop for is actually one of my biggest challenges. My husband of almost seven years is a "no-fuss" type of guy, and my requests for gift ideas typically result in the same response..."anything would be fine." Without a lot of direction, I... Read More » -
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The Toy Guy’s Top Holiday Recommendatio...
Published on Friday, December 9, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Annmarie W. Congrats! Toys, toys and more toys! Newpapers, television ads, and stores are filled with educational, electronic, and even eccentric toys, hoping to make it home to a special boy or girl. I peruse the ads and glean wisdom from my children, hoping to pick out a few that they'll play ... Read More » -
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My Acting Debut and a Very Special Alvin and ...
Published on Thursday, December 8, 2011 by caryn For the past week or so, I've been on both coasts, covering press junkets for some holiday films you're certain to enjoy. Perhaps the greatest films are released during this season, when friends and family members are aspiring to spend quality time together. On December 16th, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-wrecked debuts on the big screen. This adorably heartwar... Read More »
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