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Self-Confidence and Your Healthy Smile
Published on Saturday, August 18, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jennifer A. Congrats! It's one of the first things I notice about a person...their smile. But what is behind that smile? For some it's exicitement and anticipation...others smile out of uncertainty or timidity. A person's smile is the physical depiction of the emotions they're feeling on any given... Read More » -
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Safe, Effective Techniques for Alleviating Ba...
Published on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Marci. Congrats! In my tween years, I developed a love for horseback riding, and after some persuasion, I convinced my parents to allow me to take weekly lessons at a local stable. Soon after, I joined a mounted drill team and what started out as a hobby soon became a passion. We'd have regular pa... Read More » -
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Learn Photography, Video Editing, and More Wi...
Published on Sunday, August 12, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Florinda. Congrats! Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second. ― Marc Riboud While I was walking in New York earlier this week, I happened upon B&H, a massive and impressive space filled with the latest and greatest in all things photography and video. A few ye... Read More » -
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LEGO DUPLO Read & Build Sets Teach Child...
Published on Friday, August 10, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Kimberly S. Congrats! It seems like overnight my son developed this incredible fascination with all-things LEGO! Of all the toys he's owned, it's his LEGOs that he always goes back to. As a mom, I appreciate the endless number of creative ways to play and engage my son's imagination. As you're p... Read More » -
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Capture Your Favorite Images With OlympusR...
Published on Thursday, August 2, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Mary. Congrats! Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like. - David Alan Harvey I would never venture to say I'm a photographer. There is something incredibly official and expert-like about that distinction and I definitely feel like I'm still learning and honing my skills. I simply l... Read More » -
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Relax and Stay Cool With SwimWays’ Spri...
Published on Sunday, July 29, 2012 by Caryn Bailey One of our favorite ways to get some reprieve from the sun is to splash in our pool. Both of my kids are aspiring fish and, thanks to SwimWays, we've received some innovative products that not only make swimming fun, but safer. My son is always initially timid, particularly at the beginning of the summer when we've been out of the pool for a few months, whereas my... Read More » -
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Get Healthy and Active With BeeWell For Life ...
Published on Friday, July 27, 2012 by Caryn Bailey For weeks months YEARS I've been using the "baby weight" excuse as a free pass to eat, drink, and do as I please. I've always swayed towards the healthy side of the pendulum, but sweets are my weakness. Before children, I prioritized and enjoyed exercise, particularly the treadmill, because it was an easy way to keep my body active and my heart healthy. Unlike man... Read More » -
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Home Sweet Home. Creating Memories at the Ora...
Published on Monday, July 23, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jenn W. Sticky hands and messy faces. Source: cotton candy...or barbecue. Likely both. Endless thrills Memories to last a lifetime. This is just a taste of the Orange County Fair. For 23 fun-filled days, locals and visitors can enjoy traditional but never uninteresting food, rides, exhib... Read More » -
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Recipe: Vegan, No-Sugar, Dark Chocolate Chunk...
Published on Friday, July 20, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is LAMusing. Congrats! My first childhood baking ventures began like most...refrigerated cookie dough or boxed muffin mixes with just a few simple ingredients. Even as I got older, I only dabbled in "real" baking from scratch, religiously adhering to the directions spelled out in my parents' cookbooks.... Read More » -
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Fun In the Sun With Chips Ahoy *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, July 16, 2012 by Caryn Bailey There are some childhood moments I remember so vividly, it's like they happened yesterday...like driving to Malibu on Saturday mornings or baking with my mom. I tend to have a sweet tooth, most likely from our years of baking cookies, scones, cupcakes, and muffins. On those days when we simply didn't have time to bake or we wanted a quick treat, I'd run to our cab... Read More » -
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My New Summer ‘Do! *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, July 16, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Ki Ip. Congrats! Despite the fact that we have lived in Orange County for five years, I still have ties in LA...and I'm not talking about friends and family. When you find a good stylist...someone who knows you and your hair and all of it's intricacies...it's very difficult to make a change. I hav... Read More » -
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A Runner’s Relief *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, July 13, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jaime Nicole. Congrats. Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it. -Oprah Winfrey [caption id="attachment_34347" align="alignright" width="225"] Photo Credit: arinas74[/caption] To say that I love running isn't exactly true. In the midst of it,... Read More » -
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Expecting? New Baby? Check out the Baby and ...
Published on Thursday, July 12, 2012 by Caryn Bailey No...we're not pregnant! : ) But, I have several friends who are, and in honor of their sweet new babies, I thought I'd share some information about Albertsons baby section! When my kids were just wee babes, I did a lot of my shopping at traditional, designated baby stores, mostly because I wanted to have a lot of options at my disposal. Unfortunately, that a... Read More » -
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Ice Age: Continental Drift *Giveaway*
Published on Thursday, July 12, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Sylvia W. Congrats! This Friday, Manny, Sid, Diego, and Scrat will delight and entertain in the fourth Ice Age film to be released by Fox! My kids saw the preview last week so I know what we will be doing this weekend. : ) Ice Age: Continental Drift features an incredible cast and includes the vo... Read More » -
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Mimi’s Cafe Supports Local ChildrenR...
Published on Thursday, July 5, 2012 by Caryn Bailey I have held and cried with mothers as they sat beside their sick child. As a NICU nurse, Children's Hospital of Orange County holds a special place in my heart for all of the infants and families I've had the honor of caring for during the most challenging time of their lives. Tomorrow, Mimi's Cafe will celebrate the "lift off" for it's latest awareness and f... Read More » -
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Advanced Screening of Ice Age: Continental Dr...
Published on Monday, July 2, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This is the year for film! 2012 has been a phenomenal year for all types of films, including adorable, relatable, engaging kid flicks! On July 13th, the 4th installment of the Ice Age series will debut in theaters nationwide. Ice Age: Continental Drift will focus on the continental drift on Earth. Here is a short synopsis of the plot: Scrat's pursuit of the c... Read More » -
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30 Minute Recipes You’ll Love *Giveaway...
Published on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Trisha B. Congrats! There was a time when I balked at the idea of getting culinary in the kitchen. It's not that I don't enjoy good food (my husband and I are both total foodies). I just didn't trust my ability to create something exciting (or at the very least, edible). When we didn't have children... Read More » -
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Chuggington Partners With Cold Stone Creamery...
Published on Monday, June 25, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Tess. Congrats! Summer is... Beach days and splash days and lazy days by the pool Adventure and travel and family togetherness Play dates and backyard get togethers and barbeques at dusk Long walks and long talks under the star lit sky Ice cream and frozen lemonades and Popsicles galore... Read More » -
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Share Your Do-Over Moment and Help Save the C...
Published on Monday, June 25, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Stephanie J. Congrats! There aren't many roles in life that are as humbling as parenting a child. If you think you're patient (tolerant, stoic, giving, loving, fill-in-the-blank), you'll likely be tested beyond your limits. Fortunately, neither my husband nor I have ever said or done something tha... Read More » -
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Starbucks Coffee…A Roast For Every Pala...
Published on Sunday, June 17, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. The winner is April Thompson! One of my favorite memories growing up was waking to the smell of my dad's coffee brewing in the kitchen. As I got older, we began making weekend trips together to our local Starbucks. In many ways, he was more of an authentic coffee drinker than I am, preferring his "cup of joe" black while I spruced min... Read More »
