Published on Friday, November 21, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
A Mouse! Â Stay tuned for more deets and up-to-the minute updates as I will be live-blogging from the event!
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Published on Thursday, November 20, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
So last week (or so) I received a Snazzy Blog Award from Nancy at Southern Blessings. Â If you've never been to her blog, you definitely want to head on over and check it out. Â Her photography skills are amazing (I need tips please!) and she blogs about many different topics including saving money! Â
The award is written in Portuguese. Here is a description of it:... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thanks for stopping by. Â The winner is Elizabeth M.
Video games are all the rage with children and with Nintendo's dual-screen handheld game console, DS, toting them has never been more convenient. Â Some may argue that video games may not be as beneficial for development as other types of play. Â I beg to differ. Â I think v... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
My husband and I love to get creative with photos we've taken. Â We've done a ton of projects together including a digital photo scrapbook of our eight month trip to Europe and our own wedding invitations (yes, that is what I said!). Â So when I was recently offered an opportunity to test out HP's new web-based interface for home and small business printing projects c... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
I love shopping for my son. Â The look of pure wonderment as he says "wow" when I open up a box (usually a toy) is the most precious, priceless experience. Â With my love for all things green, I'm always looking for products that are good for my son and good for the environment (it must be green week here on Rockin' Mama).
Natural Pod was grown out of a desire for ... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thanks for stopping by. Â The winner is Courtney W. Â Congratulations.
I am an avid consumer of organic, all-natural foods and products. Â While I have a couple of brands that I just love, I'm always on the lookout for new, up and coming companies who've committed to providing consumers with safe, effective products.
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Published on Monday, November 17, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
Update
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thanks for stopping by. Â The winner is Amber. Â Congratulations!
We have just ventured off to the desert for a quick mini getaway and the drive seemed like the perfect time to pop in Seal's new CD entitled Soul.  As soon as the soulful melody of A Change Is Gonna Come started playing, I knew this was going to be a favorite o... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 16, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
One of the things I don't particularly enjoy is shaving. I know we all have to do it (unless you live in Europe where you can go au natural), but it's so time-consuming and messy! Gone are the days of leisurely 20 minute showers (it's also not very green of me to do so), so nicks and cuts pretty much go hand in hand with the 2 minute quick-shave!
I recently had... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 14, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
Having a baby can be an overwhelming experience. There is much to prepare. If physical and mental preparation are not enough, you've also got to ensure you have the products and gear you'll need when that sweet miracle arrives.
When I was pregnant with my son, I ended up on bedrest with way too much time to research must-have baby products and gear. It was comp... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 14, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
I love the holidays. Family, friends, fellowship, food... While I believe that Christmas, in particular, is more than just the gifts we give and receive, I love partaking in this tradition. I actually find more joy in giving a friend or family member a gift I've thoughtfully selected.
I have to admit that I'm not the most creative or gifted when it comes to han... Read More »
Published on Thursday, November 13, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
I always thought that a bib was just a bib. And most of the bibs on the market are just bibs. Half of the time they either leak or don't stay on properly. So what's the big deal, right? Some food in the highchair or on the floor...stains on clothing... Well...I have adorably perfect outfits with stains that I cannot remove because of a bib failure!
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Published on Thursday, November 13, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thank you for stopping by! Â The winners are Adrienne Gordon, Charline S., Matthew Meisenhelder, Dan Smith, and Susan Ledet. Â Congrats!
My husband and I love a good comedy. This holiday season you and your kids will be able to sit down and enjoy the animated feature, The Nutty Professor, featuring the voice talents of Jerry ... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
When I was pregnant with my son I read. A lot! I wanted to do everything right. One of the things I was adamant about was not giving my son juice. I didn't think I could find any nutritional reason to give him juice. Unfortunately my efforts to instill the "water only" rule failed miserably and I've resorted to giving him a limited amount of watered down jui... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 10, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thank you so much for stopping by. Â The winners are Kathy Pease, Kevin Elliott, Jeffrey W., Augrim, and Lisa L. Â Congratulations!
One of the things Jason and I love to do is curl up on the couch with a good movie. Â This holiday season grab a loved one and something warm to drink while you prepare for a snow-day adventure unl... Read More »
Published on Saturday, November 8, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
Don't you just love candles? They set such a lovely ambience. Â Fall has finally arrived in Southern California which means the leaves are changing, the weather is FINALLY cooling down, and the holiday spirit is definitely in the air. Â I love opening up windows to let in some fresh air but with the weather changing, we've actually had to turn the heater on because it... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 7, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â The winners are Kim, Courtney S., and Carolyn D. Â Thanks so much for stopping by!
With the holidays upon us, it's time to start thinking about sending out holiday greetings. Jason and I love to use photos to show off our little boy. Â Photos tell a story and share memories. Â They also add that personal touch to a greeting.... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 7, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
Awhile back Marian Merritt, Internet safety advocate for Symantec (makers of Norton security software) shared some tips on keeping your children safe online. Many of you had some great questions for her and I thought I'd post those most frequently asked, along with Marian Meritt's responses. Your questions were relevant and important and I appreciate the time you ... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 7, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
I've blogged and blogged about my lack of culinary skills. Fortunately for everyone, we alternate between families to celebrate Thanksgiviving. The only time my husband and I were left fending for ourselves was the Thanksgiving we spent in Scotland. Not only was it cold...and a little lonely being away from family....I was also pregnant and hormonally homesick.Â... Read More »