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48 Hours in New York City
Published on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 by caryn Before the hubby and I had children, we spent almost one year traveling all over Europe. Both of us have a passion for travel and we don't let the fact that we have kids hinder that. I prefer to travel with my family, but I've had some amazing opportunities arise recently which have resulted in having to travel solo a little more than I normally do. As you might ... Read More » -
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Get Local! Battle of the Dance
Published on Monday, May 23, 2011 by caryn I've lived in Southern California my entire life, and am still amazed at the sheer number of unique ideas for a day or night out. With summer close, the movies will be hopping with Blockbuster films. But why not stroll off the beaten path and take in a live show? Battle of the Dance, which debuted in Anaheim in February, features an international cast of ... Read More » -
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Serta…Making The World’s Best Mat...
Published on Monday, May 23, 2011 by caryn Do you find mattress shopping just a tad bit overwhelming? The thought of making such an expensive and permanent decision on an item that I will use nightly for upwards of 25 years is daunting. I have only shopped for a new mattress twice in my life, and the amount of research that went into those 2 purchases was extensive. I spent weeks reading, researching and... Read More » -
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Fighting Hunger Nationwide
Published on Sunday, May 22, 2011 by caryn If there is one thing I've learned in the last 2 months, it's that hunger is a complex, widespread problem too often overlooked. It's overwhelming to learn that nearly one in four children don't know where their next meal is coming from and not feel like I am able to make a difference. Visiting my local food bank and learning about the scope of the problem... Read More » -
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Be Active…Be Inspired…Have Fun *G...
Published on Sunday, May 22, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Stacy. Congrats! Children need to get outside...to run...jump...play...be kids! But in some communities, the spaces where children should be able to be active are not ideal. Sprite recently launched a campaign to help refurbish public play spaces and basketball courts in communities across the co... Read More » -
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How Will You Pay It Forward? *Giveaway*
Published on Sunday, May 22, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Cindy Merrill. Congrats!! When I'm not chasing after two little people who call me mommy, I'm at our local hospital changing lives. As a NICU nurse, I have the opportunity to be involved in helping infants who were born prematurely or with a medical condition. Due to significant advances in med... Read More » -
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Hershey Sweetens Family Game Night *Giveaway*
Published on Saturday, May 21, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Wanda F. Congrats! I am sitting in a hotel room in Atlanta, watching Chopped on The Food Network, trying to process the wealth of information I received during BlogHer Food. It seems kind of appropriate that I should talk about chocolate, given the fact that I've eaten more of it in the last two day... Read More » -
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RIDEMAKERZ Launches Cars 2 Line
Published on Thursday, May 19, 2011 by caryn My nearly four year old son is a tad bit attached to his cars. Not only does he carry at least one in his pocket on school days, you'll find one or two on his pillow at bedtime. Children, particularly little boys, are fascinated with cars. And not just play cars...my son frequently asks my husband if he can "drive" daddy's "big" car. He's a typical boy in this w... Read More » -
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My Perfect Sandwich
Published on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 by caryn Over the last month, I've been sharing some of the amazing sandwich recipes Bobby Flay has created specifically for Hellmann's. 2011 is all about the perfect sandwich and I thought it was time to tap into my own creativity to come up with what I think is the perfect sandwich. In my opinion, the choice of bread can make or break a sandwich, so it's rare for me to ch... Read More » -
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Disney and Nordstrom Launch it’s a smal...
Published on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 by caryn As a little girl growing up in LA, I have many fond memories of our family trips to Disneyland. I can remember the excitement of riding Space Mountain with my father, and the wonder as we sailed through the different countries on 'it's a small world.' This year marks the 45th anniversary of 'it's a small world' at the Disneyland Resort and in celebration of this ... Read More » -
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Keeping You Connected and Hands-Free With Mot...
Published on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 by caryn A few years back, California instituted a hands-free law which makes it illegal to use a handheld cellular phone while driving. While bluetooth devices existed prior to this law, I'm not certain they received as much attention as they do these days. I remember using an older bluetooth device that had to be plugged into a phone. Companies began to take a look at th... Read More » -
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Getting My Dance On! *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, May 16, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Miranda W. and Sabine. B. Congrats! Do you ever get bored with exercise? I do! And if I'm not bored, I'm tired...or busy. Too often exercise takes a back seat, despite the fact that it's vital for physical health and emotional wellness. I'm a firm believer in changing up your exercise routine... Read More » -
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Bobby Flay’s Turkey Reuben
Published on Monday, May 16, 2011 by caryn When the weather warms up, I find myself looking for simple meal ideas that don't involve a lot of time in a hot kitchen. Grilled sandwiches offer the warmth of a hot meal without the time and hassle of using the oven. This particular Reuben sandwich, with inspiration from The Big Apple, includes Bobby Flay's Thousand Island Coleslaw and can be prepped and c... Read More » -
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Cascade’s 24 Hour Challenge!
Published on Monday, May 16, 2011 by caryn Jackie, Elisabeth, Owen's Mom, Tiffany, and Vicki W. will all be receiving trial packs. Yay! Do you ever doubt your dishwasher? I do. The eco side of me says to take all of those dirty dishes, no matter how many days they've been sitting there, and load them up without turning the water on. The germ-a-phobe side of me insists on rinsing...even scrubbing t... Read More » -
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Just a Spoonful of Sugar…Mary Poppins T...
Published on Sunday, May 15, 2011 by caryn Disney is all about bringing the magic to life and it seemed natural to adapt P. L. Travers' children's books about a magical English nanny into a musical film. Even more brilliant was bringing the story to life on-stage. Mary Poppins, the stage musical, first performed on Broadway in 2006 and is still performing for sold out audiences today. But you don't ... Read More » -
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Putting Dyson’s Digital Slim Vacuum To ...
Published on Sunday, May 15, 2011 by caryn Having children means coming to terms with their little messes. Whether it's my daughter throwing her Cheerios all over the living room, or my son emptying his sand-filled shoes on our floors, there is never a dull moment when it comes to domestics! Thankfully, Dyson's Digital Slim Vacuum is versatile enough to handle these not so teeny messes. Check out how we'... Read More » -
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Simple, Affordable Meal Solutions From Publix...
Published on Saturday, May 14, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Tracie T. Congrats! This week, we make our annual trip out to the Southeast to visit my husband's family! This week also happens to be BlogHer Food, which I will be attending for the very first time. Our visits typically include a trip to the local grocery store to stock up on essentials. Publix,... Read More » -
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Dispelling Common Myths Surrounding Food Alle...
Published on Saturday, May 14, 2011 by caryn If you or someone you know suffers from food allergies, you likely know that this week was Food Allergy Awareness Week. I'm not certain if food allergies are becoming more prevalent or we're getting better at identifying them, but I definitely think that there is still much to be done in the way of awareness and education. [caption id="attachment_24046" alig... Read More » -
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Get Local: Take a Ride on a Duffy Boat *Givea...
Published on Friday, May 13, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jennai. Congrats!! One of the best things about living in Southern California (apart from the weather) is our proximity to water. Before my husband and I had children, we made regular visits to our local beaches. These days it's a bit more challenging, particularly when combining sand, waves, and... Read More » -
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I Am Number Four *Giveaway*
Published on Thursday, May 12, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are RussR, Justine, and Renee C. Congrats! It's rare that I actually get to see a movie that isn't animated! During my visit to Hollywood earlier this year, Disney offered us an opportunity to screen I Am Number Four, an action-packed suspense thriller based on a science fiction novel with the same... Read More »
