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Lizzie Post Shares Her Best Summer Etiquette ...
Published on Thursday, May 23, 2013 by Caryn Bailey This interview is brought to you by Bank of America We're heading into summer, a season filled with lazy days by the pool and backyard gatherings with friends and family. We love the opportunity to host people at our home or gather for family activities and mini-vacations, and inevitably, the associated expenses end up being shared amongst the group of us. But ... Read More » -
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Easy Salmon Soup Recipe
Published on Thursday, May 23, 2013 by Caryn Bailey In the past several weeks, I've been on a cooking/baking frenzy, whipping up everything from sweet homemade toaster tarts to a refreshing strawberry gazpacho. Many of these dishes require unique ingredients, and inevitably, my fridge has been filled with various fruits, vegetables, and spices just itching to be used in a creative way. During one of my cooking spr... Read More » -
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CVS/pharmacy’s ExtraCare Program Offers...
Published on Thursday, May 23, 2013 by Caryn Bailey Coupons...circulars...rewards cards... Every store that I shop at has a program in place designed to help its customers save money. Some of those programs are easier to use and realize savings than others. When we first moved out of LA nearly six years ago, we transferred all of our prescriptions to CVS/pharmacy, since it was close and easily accessible. Along w... Read More » -
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Turn Your Passion Into Action! How to Host Yo...
Published on Thursday, May 23, 2013 by Caryn Bailey No compensation was received for this post. Giveaway items provided by Monster High. Last month, I was inspired by 13 year old Lulu Cerone and her mother Lisa Cerone as they discussed how they turned their passions into action through their work with global charities. By the age of 10, Lulu had already organized and executed a very successful school-wide fundrais... Read More » -
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Easy Ways to Transform the Spaces In Your Hom...
Published on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 by Caryn Bailey No compensation was received for this post. Products for review/giveaway supplied by Waterpik. Owning a home is one of those life accomplishments I looked forward to for years. Apart from the fact that it feels good to have something we've invested in, I love that we have creative freedom to decorate our home to our liking. With two small kids and a busy schedule... Read More » -
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Recipe: Shrimp Fajitas
Published on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 by Caryn Bailey This is part of a supported campaign with Chef Merito. However, all opinions expressed are my own. One of the threads that binds my husband and I together is our love for good food. More than just sustenance, food is an experience. While I have a handful of "go-to" recipes that I'll prepare during a busy week, I prefer to experiment with flavors to broaden and... Read More » -
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DIY (Dye It Yourself): Easy Dip-Dyed Hair Cli...
Published on Monday, May 20, 2013 by Caryn Bailey A couple of weeks ago, my son tie-dyed a shirt at school for a literacy event. I was quite impressed with the results, and after speaking with his teacher, learned that it isn't as difficult as it looks. I had heard that it is quite common to dye everything from clothing and accessories to home decor (including furniture!). Rit Dye is commonly used for such DIY... Read More » -
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Monsters University Producer Kori Rae…O...
Published on Monday, May 20, 2013 by Caryn Bailey If you’re not scary, what kind of a monster are you? -Dean Hardscrabble, Monsters University What do you do when one door closes, and closes hard? How do you discover what you're really meant to do? That is the question Mike Wazowski must wrestle with in Pixar's animated film, Monsters University, slated to be released in theaters this summer. It's a questio... Read More » -
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Photo Tour: Charleston at River Village
Published on Saturday, May 18, 2013 by Caryn Bailey This is part of a sponsored campaign with KB Home. Confession: I love looking at model homes. I'm always inspired by the amount of detail that goes into each home's unique decor and typically walk away with all sorts of new projects for my husband's to-do list. Yesterday, I toured the brand new Charleston at River Village community in Valencia, also known as Awes... Read More » -
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Five Kid-Friendly Tips To Encourage Healthy S...
Published on Friday, May 17, 2013 by Caryn Bailey I remember the day my son asked me if he could have sushi. My jaw sort of dropped, but since I didn't want to give him a reason to change his mind, I allowed him to select a cooked variety that we both agreed he might enjoy. That was the beginning of his love for the Japanese delicacy. We tend to be on the crunchier side, so while I'm always looking for healthy ... Read More » -
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Inspire Mess-Free Creativity With Crayola Col...
Published on Thursday, May 16, 2013 by Caryn Bailey It's been YEARS since I picked up a crayon or a marker to color, but earlier this week my children and I got creative with Crayola's new Mess Free Color Wonder products. I should really color more often because it's incredibly relaxing and therapeutic. If you saw my DIY project this week, then you also saw the "art" my children created all over their toy box. U... Read More » -
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Join the Kellogg Company and the National Dai...
Published on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 by Caryn Bailey As a Kellogg's ambassador, I am compensated for my time and honest opinions. You know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day...but do you know why? And what constitutes breakfast? Coffee and a donut? A banana inhaled on the way to work? Tomorrow, May 16th, 2013, the Kellogg Company will host it's first Twitter chat to discuss the importance o... Read More » -
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TooFruit Skin Care Products…Designed Sp...
Published on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 by Caryn Bailey Just a couple of years ago, I struggled to find infant and child-specific skin care products that did not contain harmful chemicals. But as parents began to demand that parabens and phthalates be replaced with botanicals and organics, companies such as Berjang were born. This week, Totsy launched a sale featuring TooFruit Skincare products for kids. What sets t... Read More » -
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A Starry Night Out With Doc McStuffins *Givea...
Published on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 by Caryn Bailey No compensation was received for this post. Review/Giveaway items provided by Disney. I don't think it's a coincidence that my daughter's favorite show is Doc McStuffins, which airs each morning on Disney Junior. The show, which premiered last year, follows the stories of Doc, a six-year-old girl who fixes stuffed animals and broken toys outside in her backyard... Read More » -
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See An Advanced Screening of Epic *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by Caryn Bailey Update: All of the tickets for the screenings in Houston, San Diego, Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, New York, and Chicago have been claimed. I still have family four-packs available for El Paso, San Jose, and Dallas. An afternoon (or evening) out at the movies is one of our favorite ways to escape from the heat, and as summer quickly approaches there will be a sle... Read More » -
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5 Things Parents Need To Know About Keeping T...
Published on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 by Caryn Bailey No compensation was received for this post. I was invited to the Club Penguin Headquarters by Disney and provided travel/accommodations. All thoughts/opinions remain solely that of the author. We live in a digital world, fueled by technology that continues to advance at lightning speeds. So when I tell you that my son has been "online" (I'll describe exactly ... Read More » -
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DIY: How to Transform Old Furniture With Rust...
Published on Monday, May 13, 2013 by Caryn Bailey A couple of years ago, we purchased some colorful modular furniture cubes from ViaBoxes and used them to store my children's toys. Over the years, the colors that were once vibrant have dulled. These boxes, which still have a lot of life in them, are beginning to see the wear of two small children. Since these boxes are made of wood, I decided to give them a bit... Read More » -
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My Sassy Spring Love List – A Day at th...
Published on Monday, May 13, 2013 by Caryn Bailey It's 90 degrees today, and knowing what our weather is like here in Southern California, we are in for a very hot summer! I'm home working today, but what I really want to be doing is lounging by the pool or dipping my toes in the Pacific Ocean! I don't love heading out in a swimsuit, but after last week's inspiration from Dove, I thought I'd embrace the beauty wit... Read More » -
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A Sneak Peek at Knott’s Boardwalk and t...
Published on Monday, May 13, 2013 by Caryn Bailey My father loved roller coasters. In fact, there was very little he feared, so when he took me up and upside down for the very first time on Montezooma's Revenge, I was nervous, but not fearful. He inspired my love for adventure and thrills and always encouraged me not to be afraid...to try new things...to live life. [caption id="attachment_42928" align="alignce... Read More » -
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Join Me For a Girl’s Day Out With Clear...
Published on Sunday, May 12, 2013 by Caryn Bailey Thank you to Clear, for sponsoring this Girl's Day Out. Compensation and prizes provided to help facilitate this event. Spending time with girl friends used to be spontaneous and regular. But with two small kidlets, a husband with an erratic work schedule, and a busy work-at-home job that isn't always predictable, I find that if isn't on the calendar, it doesn't... Read More »
