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What You and I Can Do To Help End Child Hunge...
Published on Thursday, March 17, 2011 by caryn When I think about poverty...starvation...need...I think about other countries...impoverished countries. I don't look at our affluent society and think it possible that 17.2 million children living in the US don’t know when or where their next meal is coming from. But these are the facts and despite the tragedy that is occurring in nations like Libya and Japan, ... Read More » -
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Disney Social Media Moms
Published on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 by caryn It's starting to feel real. In two weeks, I will be heading to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando for a conference I've been anticipating since I first learned of it over a year ago. Leave it to Disney to take something as ordinary as a conference and infuse it with social media brilliance and magic. I still don't have all of the details regarding Disney S... Read More » -
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A Child’s Room Through The Early Years
Published on Monday, February 28, 2011 by caryn This month, I joined a group of nine other moms as part of Totsy's Mom Committee. Totsy is an invitation-only site that offers moms access to quality, designer brands. Whether you're pregnant with your first or an experienced mom of three, you'll find only the top brands and products including baby gear, travel accessories, children's clothing and more all at up t... Read More » -
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Gnomeo & Juliet
Published on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 by caryn This Friday, Shakespeare's epic love story is cleverly retold when Gnomeo & Juliet debuts in theaters nationwide. The animated film was directed by Kelly Asbury from Shrek 2 and stars James McAvoy and Emily Blunt as two garden gnomes from feuding families who happen to fall in love. The film also features the voice talents of Michael Caine, Patrick Stewart, Oz... Read More » -
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Cavalia…Equestrian Artistry At It’...
Published on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 by caryn Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of witnessing something spectacular...a beautiful encounter between horse and human. Cavalia returns to Southern California for one of the most intriguing performances to date. The show, which was created by Normand Latourelle who's work includes Cirque du Soleil, features 49 majestic horses from around the world and 37 performer... Read More » -
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One More Week To Win A Whirlpool Duet Washer ...
Published on Monday, January 24, 2011 by caryn Last week, I told you about a pretty fabulous contest from Sears and Whirlpool. Through January 31st, they've teamed up to give away a Whirlpool Duet laundry pair and this is one super easy contest I would LOVE to enter. Both the washer and dryer are front-loading which means they are energy efficient, water conserving machines! This week, I thought I'd share ju... Read More » -
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Five Bloggers That Inspire Me
Published on Monday, January 24, 2011 by caryn Thanks to Trop 50 for sponsoring my writing about fabulous bloggers. This year Trop50 is granting 50 fabulous wishes. Click here to enter for a chance to win $1,000 to help grant a friend's wish! As many of you know, I've been blogging for over 3 years. Before "Rockin' Mama," my husband and I travel-blogged our way through Europe for almost one year. Having... Read More » -
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New Year, New Blog Design!
Published on Sunday, January 23, 2011 by caryn After many months of designing and redesigning, my site is complete (well...almost!). There are definitely some kinks to iron out...like the fact that my email was down for most of the day (if you've emailed me at all today, I likely didn't get it. Would love to have you re-email me if possible). So please, if you can, bear with me as I put the finishing touches o... Read More » -
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Cavalia!
Published on Monday, January 17, 2011 by caryn My husband and I thoroughly enjoy the arts and hope to instill an appreciation within our children. We've attended several performances of Cirque du Soleil, live musicals on Broadway, an opera in Paris, and a Shakespearean theatre production in England. We've also exposed our children to ballet, live production, and musicals. This week, the three of us will sit... Read More » -
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Win a Whirlpool Duet From Sears!
Published on Monday, January 17, 2011 by caryn Laundry...it is literally a part of my daily life. With two small children in the house, I have to stay on top of it or it gets out of control. And who really wants to spend an entire day sorting, washing, drying, folding and putting away laundry? Since the amount of clothing we go through isn't going to change anytime soon, I have to be really efficient about the ... Read More » -
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Destination Hershey!
Published on Friday, January 14, 2011 by caryn As a child, vacations staycations were integral to our family. I can remember many weekends spent in Malibu, strolling the shoreline, shopping, and fishing (indeed!). Apart from our trips to New York to visit family, I hadn't taken many trips across the country until I was an adult. I dreamed of Europe and the tropics...set my sights on historic DC and snowy Col... Read More » -
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Win a Disney Vacation From Snapfish!
Published on Friday, January 14, 2011 by caryn I haven't formally announced it yet, but in March, I will be heading to Orlando for my very first visit to Walt Disney World Resort! In December, I submitted my registration to attend Social Media Moms Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort and I was approved. So this SoCal gal who grew up going to Disneyland from the age of 2 will finally head to the other sid... Read More » -
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Sneak Peak: Dinosaur Train’s Latest Epi...
Published on Thursday, January 13, 2011 by caryn On Monday January 17th, PBS Kids will air a brand new episode of Dinosaur Train. The popular show "follows Buddy and his adoptive family of Pteranodons on whimsical adventures through prehistoric jungles, swamps, volcanoes and oceans." My son enjoys the show because he's somewhat fascinated by dinosaurs. I like the show because it teaches him about science, natur... Read More » -
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The 2011 Nissan Quest
Published on Friday, January 7, 2011 by caryn Image Credit: Nissan. All rights reserved. Don't quote me, but I think 2011 is the year of the minivan. Striving to change the image of the minivan driver, Nissan released it's brand new 2011 Quest. Today's minivan is sleek, luxurious, and powerful. And while I would not have looked twice at a minivan three years ago, I am secretly hoping to adopt a bigger fa... Read More » -
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Fit and Healthy Kids
Published on Monday, January 3, 2011 by caryn My 3 1/2 year old son knows more about computers, video games, and electronics than I did as a teenager. Today's children are growing up in a technology-driven era, and as a parent, it's a challenge to achieve the appropriate balance between education, play, and technology. With childhood obesity and chronic illness rates soaring, I'm mindful of the importance of ... Read More » -
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End of the Year Deals From Toys R Us
Published on Thursday, December 30, 2010 by caryn I actually prefer to shop at Toys R Us after the holidays, when the lines and crowds have died down. Over the weekend, we went to our local store to try to get some DVDs my son wanted that I had not been able to find. As we walked in, we were met with a ginormous clearance section. For a moment, I thought about changing the day we celebrate next year to the 27th... Read More » -
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What To Do For New Year’s In Southern C...
Published on Thursday, December 30, 2010 by caryn If you can believe it, the hubby and I will get a date night this New Year's Eve alone...without kids! So now we're faced with the decision of what to do. Here are some of the ideas we've tossed around: Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog Disneyland: The first New Year's Eve party at Disneyland was held 30 years ago! Check out some highlights from previous cele... Read More » -
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A Verry Merry Christmas To You!
Published on Saturday, December 25, 2010 by caryn After just five short hours of sleep, all four of us woke up so I could spend a few minutes with my family before heading off to work. Nursing is a 24 hour, seven day a week job, even on holidays. And while I would much rather have spent the day snuggled up on the couch with my two kidlets, I imagine that those families in the NICU would have rather spent the day ... Read More » -
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Grinchmas At Universal Studios Hollywood
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn Last weekend, Universal Studios kicked off Grinchmas, a holiday celebration with Dr. Seuss' The Grinch. Visitors to the park will enjoy nightly tree-lighting ceremonies, celebrity readings of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and encounters with a Who's Who of Whoville characters. Here are the highlights of the celebration, all of which are included in ... Read More » -
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Discount TIckets To Disney On Ice
Published on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by caryn Tomorrow night, Disney On Ice skates it's way back to Southern California for a limited engagement in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. The show, which travels across the country, varying it's themes, will present Let's Celebrate, just in time for the holidays. Let’s Celebrate! brings more than 50 Disney characters for one colos... Read More »
