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Chuck E. Cheese’s Redefines It’s ...
Published on Sunday, September 18, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winners: McKim, Kimberly Meier, Trisha Lynn, & Jennifer T! Earlier this year, Chuck E. Cheese's tested out their brand new pizza recipe right here in Southern California. This local test was initiated to see how it's customers would respond to the recipe which had not been changed in 30 years. You may remember that d... Read More » -
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For Your Little Movers! *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, September 16, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Becky M. Congrats! Just a couple of weeks ago, my 1 1/2 year old daughter figured out how to remove all of her clothing, including her diaper. It's been a struggle to keep those velcro side tabs in place now that she's figured out how to remove them. As she nears 2, she's showing a few signs of po... Read More » -
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How Do You Create Affordable Meals? *Giveaway...
Published on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Barbara M. I've been talking a lot about food and meals for numerous reasons. The first is that I'm always looking to make healthier, more wholesome meals. I'm also looking for creative, new ways to make mealtime enjoyable, since I tend to get in a rut when it comes to meal prep. Dinnertime, in particular, ca... Read More » -
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Effortless Gourmet Baking With Dassant *Givea...
Published on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats Tanya! When I'm stressed or simply want to relax, I'll often bake. I love the fact that for the most part, baking is straightforward and precise. Creativity is integral to the finished work, but it's not difficult to make the basics like cakes, cookies, and quick breads. In general, I prefer to bake from scratch because I ... Read More » -
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Pixie Hollow Games *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Melissa! Just two weeks ago, men, women, and children gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center to celebrate their love for all-things Disney. Guests were offered a deeper connection through sneak peeks, first-looks, special announcements, and celebrity appearances. During D23 Expo, it was announced that produc... Read More » -
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The Sustainability of Glass *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Mary Gardner! For the past few years, my husband and I have been mindful of plastics. We've almost completely eliminated plastic water bottles (apart from when we're traveling and finding filtered water is difficult), opting for reusable and glass whenever possible. I carry a supply of reusable bags in my trunk and... Read More » -
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How to Prepare Gluten-Free School Lunches *Gi...
Published on Saturday, August 27, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Jessie C! With the school-year on the horizon, it's time for parents and children to begin thinking about preparing lunches. For children who are not able to tolerate gluten, the task of finding healthful, palatable options in local grocery stores can be challenging for parents. Several years ago, when my son was diagnose... Read More » -
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Serta iComfort Free Boxspring Event *Giveaway...
Published on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Cathi C. A huge congrats to her! I am currently sitting in a bedroom in Benton Harbor, Michigan, listening to the thunder and rain as the lightning illuminates the sky, missing my bed. There's nothing like a good night's sleep, and while I definitely don't think I'm going to have any difficulty fa... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Back to School…Eco-Style ...
Published on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winners: Vicki Wurgler, Jenn S, Donna K, Laura Emerson! [caption id="attachment_26281" align="alignleft" width="192" caption="Photo Credit: hortongrou "][/caption] While we're still enjoying warm summer days at the beach, the back to school season is nearing. Even in our own household, things will be different this ... Read More » -
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Sam’s Club Partners With Box Tops for E...
Published on Monday, August 15, 2011 by caryn This Giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner, Sand! Last week, I told you about Box Tops for Education, a phenomenal program that helps raise money for schools. Not only have they partnered with Walmart to offer extra box tops this month, they've partnered with Sam's Club to offer 6 Box Tops on a Pack. If you purchase participating products such as Honey... Read More » -
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Summer Savings at Kroger *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, August 15, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Mayra V. Congrats! Our two biggest expenses (apart from our mortgage) are gas and food. While I am definitely not opposed to using coupons and comparison shopping, I don't have a lot of time to research, stack, and shop at multiple locations. I always think it's easier to buy most (if not all) of my... Read More » -
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Bumble Bee Quick n’ Easy Recipe Contest + A...
Published on Friday, August 12, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winners SusanLanai and Jammie! Last year, Bumble Bee Foods, Chef Scott Leibfried, and the Bee Squad hosted an event in New York City, complete with gourmet foods created by the Hell's Kitchen chef himself. This year, the brand opted for a more intimate dinner with the team and despite the fact that we didn't host a party... Read More » -
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Slimming Down and Getting My Svelte Back! *Gi...
Published on Friday, August 12, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats Ericka! I'm less than ten pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight (as in before my 4 year old son was born) and while I'm so proud to have gotten this far, I've definitely hit a plateau. And, of course, my body does not resemble it's former 20-something self. I'm not always as consistent with my workout schedule and while I wor... Read More » -
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One Day *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, August 12, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Vicky B. Congrats. [caption id="attachment_26167" align="aligncenter" width="570" caption="Photo Credit: Focus Features"][/caption] Summer is the season of cinema, and this month, several phenomenal films are slated to be released. On August 19th, Focus Features will release One Day, a film bas... Read More » -
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Something Borrowed *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Amber. Congrats. [caption id="attachment_26145" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Photo Credit: Zimbio"][/caption] I'm a dreamer...a romantic at heart. I enjoy feel-good movies with happy endings...I'm an idealist. Naturally, my favorite movies are romantic comedies. Because I have tw... Read More » -
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Mom to Mom…Safeway’s New Line of ...
Published on Monday, August 8, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Clarissa (Twitter winner). Congrats! A few weeks ago, I introduced you to Safeway's new mom to mom line of baby products designed by moms, for moms. The line, created exclusively for Safeway and it's subsidiaries, was relaunched with a new, improved design. Products include diapers, wipes, skin ca... Read More » -
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World Breastfeeding Week *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Nelly R. and Angela W. Congrats! [caption id="attachment_26058" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Photo Credit: c r z"][/caption] I never imagined I'd still be nursing a toddler. I told myself that around 1, I'd slowly begin weaning her. But her one year birthday came and... Read More » -
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Whale Watching and Fishing at Newport Landing...
Published on Monday, July 25, 2011 by caryn [caption id="attachment_25950" align="alignleft" width="147" caption="Photo Credit: Newport Landing"][/caption] This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is lilshuga2001. Congrats. There are still many sunshine-filled days left of summer and we're aspiring to do something different in the next few weeks. While I've been on many a boat (both... Read More » -
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Locks of Love *Giveaway*
Published on Sunday, July 24, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Amy. D. Congrats! Hair (or lack of it) isn't really something people think about it until they're faced with a loss. But if you think about it, hair is so much a part of a person's appearance and identity. How often have you identified a person by the color, length, and/or type of hair on their he... Read More » -
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Safeway Mom to Mom *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, July 22, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is julieh. Congrats! Have you ever purchased a product, particularly if it's something you're using with your children, and shaken your head in wonder at the creator? When I was pregnant with my son, I did a ton of research on everything from childbirth and infancy to safety and best baby gear. The most ... Read More »
