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How Lulu Cerone Is Inspiring Children To Make...
Published on Thursday, April 25, 2013 by Caryn Bailey As an only child growing up in Los Angeles, I never lacked for the basics. In fact, it wasn't until middle school that I realized my parents were by no means wealthy. I was the first in my immediate family to go to college and my parents made a ton of sacrifices to provide me with private, quality education, facts I didn't truly appreciate until I was out of schoo... Read More » -
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How to Plan a Simple Spring Picnic
Published on Thursday, April 25, 2013 by Caryn Bailey Do you know what we don't do enough of? Picnics! We live less than 20 minutes from the beach, and the number of parks and open spaces in our community is endless. During our brief Spring Warm-Up, we packed up our picnic basket filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy snacks and headed to our local park for an afternoon outdoors. My children love th... Read More » -
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Excedrin Wants To Know…Who Has the Bigg...
Published on Thursday, April 25, 2013 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Soha. Congrats! Headaches...just thinking about them gives me a headache! Stress, hormones, caffeine-withdrawal, and lack of sleep are just a few of the things I attribute to my headaches. Fortunately, I don't get them often enough to be concerned. But you won't find me anywhere without a bott... Read More » -
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Behind the Scenes of Monsters University at P...
Published on Thursday, April 25, 2013 by Caryn Bailey I can't help but feel inspired as I walk amongst the beauty at Pixar Animation Studios. At any given time, there are hundreds of creative minds dreaming up the latest project, but you wouldn't know it because the campus is intently quiet and serene. Earlier this month, I jet-setted off to Emeryville, California to get "schooled" on the studios' latest animated ... Read More » -
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Recipe: Blueberry Preserves
Published on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 by Caryn Bailey Have you ever refrained from doing something because it just seemed to difficult? That is how I've always felt about jams, jellies, and preserves. I'm a huge proponent of eating healthy foods made from all-natural ingredients, and very often, store-bought varieties contain high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors. Traditionally, we've picked up our... Read More » -
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My Dream Spring Outdoor Makeover
Published on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 by Caryn Bailey For the first time in months, we had a weekend so warm, it felt like summer! My children love the outdoors, and now that we're in the midst of a warming trend, our family will be spending more time together enjoying the warm sun, fresh flowers, and shady trees. The current state of our backyard resembles more of a playground than anything since it houses a climber, ... Read More » -
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CVS/pharmacy Launches Interactive iPad App Wi...
Published on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Rhonda S. Congrats! As a working mom, I've had to refine my multi-tasking skills in order to have time to accomplish everything I need and want to do with the least amount of stress. My mobile and tablet devices have become an integral part of my ability to get things done from practically anywhere.... Read More » -
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Celebrate Talking Ginger’s Birthday! *G...
Published on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Dasha. Congrats! As soon as I hear my children giggling uncontrollably, I know exactly which app they have running. With over 400 million downloads, Disney's Talking Friends have become a global phenomenon, the most notable being Talking Tom. Introduced in 2009, the Talking Friends apps offer chil... Read More » -
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Inspire and Educate With Disneynature Wings o...
Published on Monday, April 22, 2013 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Fayth! Congrats! Over the past year, I've watched my son become increasingly inquisitive about nature. Questions in the last month include what happens to bugs when they die and what the difference is between slugs and snails. His kindergarten teacher weaves nature into her curriculum, which I i... Read More » -
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Eco-Crafting With Kids: What To Do With Broke...
Published on Monday, April 22, 2013 by Caryn Bailey All month long, my kids and I have been talking about what we can do to be mindful of the earth and its precious resources. From turning off lights and watching how much water we're using to recycling and being cognizant of whether or not we're being wasteful, I've tried to make every opportunity a teachable moment for them. Many people I've spoken to simply choo... Read More » -
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Organize Your Home Office With Fellowes Banke...
Published on Saturday, April 20, 2013 by Caryn Bailey From the moment we moved into our home, I've wanted a designated space where I can write comfortably during my most productive hours (typically 10 pm until midnight) without disrupting the rest of my family. My husband and I have been working on my office and I am so happy with how it's turning out! We've modernized the design of the room, set up my work space and ... Read More » -
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Five Resources To Inspire a Healthier You fro...
Published on Saturday, April 20, 2013 by Caryn Bailey I used to think that the sleeplessness and lack of time for myself was a season, confined to the infant/toddler stages of my children's lives. "When they are a bit older I'll work out...lose weight...catch up on my favorite episodes of Glee...read the novel I started during pregnancy..." It's been five years, and those hours I spent nursing, rocking, and taking... Read More » -
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Bruxie Opens In Huntington Beach, California
Published on Saturday, April 20, 2013 by Caryn Bailey As a child, one of my favorite mealtime memories involved eating pancakes, waffles, and egg dishes for dinner. "Brinner" was always exciting and often broke up the monotony of our regular dishes. Unlike lunch or dinner, I often struggle to decide whether I want a savory dish, such as a Spinach and Feta Frittata or something sweet like Belgium Waffles. [caption ... Read More » -
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How to Crochet a Ruffle Scarf With Red Heart ...
Published on Friday, April 19, 2013 by Caryn Bailey Recently, my husband half jokingly told me he wanted to send me back to home economics. It's no secret that I lack in domestic skills, but in the past several years, I've worked to be better at cooking from scratch, crafting with the kids, and keeping our home organized. So when I told my husband that I was going to tackle a crochet project, he was admittedly a litt... Read More » -
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Family Friendly Guide to the Los Angeles Time...
Published on Friday, April 19, 2013 by Caryn Bailey Earlier this week, my daughter was sitting on our couch, "reading" a book aloud. She's only three, but we've read these books so many times in the past 3 years, she knows them from cover to cover. Even as infants, I recognized the importance of instilling a love for reading within my children. Story-time with my kids is one of my most cherished moments of the day, and... Read More » -
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America’s Family Pet Expo at the OC Fai...
Published on Friday, April 19, 2013 by Caryn Bailey The weather is warm, the kids are anxious to get out of the house, and there are a ton of things to do for Southern California families this weekend! If you love pets, the OC Fair & Event Center will open its doors to nearly 1,000 animals at the 24th annual America's Family Pet Expo. Whether you want to get a closer look at animals you don't see everyday, such... Read More » -
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Up-Cyle Is the New Recycle! Share Your Creati...
Published on Thursday, April 18, 2013 by Caryn Bailey I always look forward to April because I have a renewed sense of responsibility to further my efforts towards preserving our planet and its precious resources. Years ago, we made the commitment to "reduce, reuse, and recycle," but lately, I'm looking for new ways to repurpose items we can't recycle. For example, I could recycle the glass jars we have used for jam an... Read More » -
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Celebrate National Princess Week With The Que...
Published on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by Caryn Bailey For the second year in a row, children across the country will celebrate National Princess Week, which highlights the sparkle and wonder of princesses everywhere. This is the first I've heard of the celebration, and I am certain my daughter will be excited about an entire week dedicated to princesses. If you're LA-centric, why not celebrate with royalty? On Apr... Read More » -
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5 Reasons to Love California Avocados
Published on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by Caryn Bailey We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly –Anna Thomas Food, for me, is an experience. So many of my most treasured memories are strung together by a common thread...a meal. My father was the "cook" in our household, and despite our busy schedules, we always had dinner together. My passion for healthy meals made from wholesome ingred... Read More » -
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Sneak Peek at DreamWorks Animation’s Up...
Published on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by Caryn Bailey My son started Kindergarten this year, and one of the unexpected joys of our morning walks include the conversations we have about friends, toys, LEGOS, and snails (yes snails!). We live in an area that is seemingly overpopulated with snails, and at times, it literally feels like a maze trying to get to school without smooshing one of them. I digressed. During a rec... Read More »
