Published on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 by caryn
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I've suffered from chronic allergies since childhood and it looks like it might be genetic, given my son's multiple environmental and food allergies. While spring and fall are definitely the most troublesome, sniffling and sneezing are rather common occurrences in our household...whi... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 by caryn
Before my husband and I had children, we spent almost a year working and traveling in Europe. But that wasn't our first overseas trip. We honeymooned in Tahiti and cruised to Mexico. We've also traveled through several US states. Having children has definitely changed the types of trips we take, but it hasn't put our travels on hold. Last year, my husband and I co... Read More »
Published on Monday, January 10, 2011 by caryn
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Just when I reached that point where I could leave the house without a diaper bag, my daughter was born. It's been 3 1/2 years and my designer purse is sitting in my closet gathering dust from lack of use. Fortunately, today's moms have much in the way fashionably functional o... Read More »
Published on Monday, January 10, 2011 by caryn
Most days, you'll find my 3 1/2 year old son, my 1 year old daughter, and I out exploring and discovering the world around us. With an abundance of spacious parks, hands-on museums, and amusement parks, there is definitely no shortage of things to do in Southern California. Because I like to be out and about much of the time, I have to build in some downtime. And,... Read More »
Published on Saturday, January 8, 2011 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner, Kathleen W.
I remember reading Dr. Seuss' series of books with my mom as a child (as probably most of you do too). Today I still read those same books to my children. There is something about Dr. Seuss' repetitive rhyming style that is catchy and attractive to young children. If you can believe it, it's bee... Read More »
Published on Friday, January 7, 2011 by caryn
I danced my way through high school, college, and young adulthood. While I still retain my love for dancing, I gave up late nights out when I started dating my husband (who ironically does not share my love for dance). These days, I get my dance on at home!
A little over a year ago, Ubisoft, a leader in the gaming and interactive entertainment industry, release... Read More »
Published on Friday, January 7, 2011 by caryn
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Don't quote me, but I think 2011 is the year of the minivan. Striving to change the image of the minivan driver, Nissan released it's brand new 2011 Quest. Today's minivan is sleek, luxurious, and powerful. And while I would not have looked twice at a minivan three years ago, I am secretly hoping to adopt a bigger fa... Read More »
Published on Thursday, January 6, 2011 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Shannon Gallion!
Mi casa es su casa...That's how my husband and I feel about welcoming friends and family into our home. We really enjoy not-so-formal entertaining and experimenting with creative, gourmet-ish recipes. What we don't particularly enjoy? The clean up! And while it's super convenient to use paper plates, it ... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats Michele P. our winner!
This Saturday, January 8th, Family Movie Night returns with a movie that's certain to touch your heart. American Idol contestant Brooke White stars in Change of Plans, a movie about a couple who take over the care of her best friend's children after a tragic accident. Here is a brief summary from the si... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 by caryn
People are always surprised when I have to look up the answer to a medical question. Despite the fact that I have over 10 years of nursing experience, I am in a highly specialized discipline. So when it comes to ear infections, lodged foreign objects, and food allergies, I'm just like every other mother, Googling her way through parenthood.
Fortunately, there i... Read More »
Published on Monday, January 3, 2011 by caryn
My 3 1/2 year old son knows more about computers, video games, and electronics than I did as a teenager. Today's children are growing up in a technology-driven era, and as a parent, it's a challenge to achieve the appropriate balance between education, play, and technology. With childhood obesity and chronic illness rates soaring, I'm mindful of the importance of ... Read More »
Published on Saturday, January 1, 2011 by caryn
One of the most impressive gifts my son received this Christmas was surprisingly not from my husband and I. Last week, I told you about our experience custom-designing his Diego wall, courtesy of HP. I am so excited to show you the finished work:
You truly have to see the wall in person to appreciate how gorgeous it is. I am someone who typically doesn't like... Read More »