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Get Local…And Crafty At The Floral Desi...
Published on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by caryn You might have noticed that Rockin' Mama is getting a bit crafty! I'm definitely more analytical by nature, but lately I've been tapping into my creative side, mostly because of my kids. If I had an abundance of time, I'd take a variety of classes to continue exploring my passions for food, photography, and travel. [caption id="attachment_31370" align="aligncen... Read More » -
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Rock of Ages Rocks the Pantages Theatre
Published on Friday, March 23, 2012 by caryn On Tuesday night, the Pantages Theatre, Hollywood's prominent venue for live theater and Broadway musicals, beared the semblances of a rock concert, as strobing lights and an emphatic band rocked the house! The five-time Tony Award-nominated show Rock of Ages, debuted for a second, limited run in Los Angeles this week, complete with big hair, ripped jeans, and a dos... Read More » -
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Green Day’s American Idiot Debuts In Lo...
Published on Monday, March 19, 2012 by caryn Fiercely Energetic...Emotionally Raw...Perfectly Executed - Rockin' Mama [caption id="attachment_31147" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Photo Credit: American Idiot"][/caption] Last week, the Ahmanson Theatre debuted Green Day's American Idiot, a one-act musical sans dialogue, adapted from the rock band's concept album by the same name. The musical, whi... Read More » -
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Redefining Beauty…Insights from Mirror ...
Published on Monday, March 12, 2012 by caryn Like many young girls in our country, I struggled on and off with issues relating to body image, confidence and self esteem through my teen and young adult years. I'm incredibly thankful to my mother who always managed to keep my grounded, mediating the influences I was being exposed to via television and magazines (to name a couple). If I had to name just one perso... Read More » -
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Only in LA…Hanging With Ryan Seacrest a...
Published on Thursday, March 8, 2012 by caryn Most days, my life is pretty uneventful. School...grocery shopping...house-cleaning...meal preparation...meeting Ryan Seacrest at the American Idol Finalist Party in Los Angeles. Ok...so maybe last week wasn't so typical and I likely won't have another quite like it. After a very event-filled week, it was nice to relax on the rooftop at The Grove overlooking LA w... Read More » -
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Big City Moms and The Bump Host The Biggest B...
Published on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 by caryn On the evening of February 28th, 2012 the city Los Angeles transformed itself into the biggest baby shower for the evening. Held at the Skirball Cultural Center and presented by Big City Moms in partnership with The Bump the biggest baby shower event was the place to be for expectant couples and new parents. With hundreds of baby product vendors, delicious food, yummy... Read More » -
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Nike+ FuelBand Launches In Los Angeles In Tru...
Published on Friday, March 2, 2012 by caryn It was all so mysterious...the compelling invite, written to include just enough information to draw you in...the clues (aka the workout gear) and instructions (invitation) that were sent (as in mailed) just prior to the event. Even as I approached The Montalban in Los Angeles, I still didn't exactly know what I'd be doing for six whole hours. All I really knew wa... Read More » -
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Salma Hayek Partners With Got Milk? to Launch...
Published on Monday, February 27, 2012 by caryn For years we've known that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The very meaning of the word, when broken down, is simply to "break the fast." Have you ever thought about how long that stint is from dinner to breakfast? In our home, it's as many as 12 hours! For children, who depend on the regular intake of nutrient-rich foods, the negative effects c... Read More » -
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7 Red Carpet Makeup Tips Any Woman Can Recrea...
Published on Monday, February 27, 2012 by caryn I remember the days when I had ample time to primp and ready myself for the day. My hair alone can take 30-45 minutes if I'm planning on using the flat iron, so you can imagine how much time I'd spend making myself presentable before I had children. As a busy mother of two, I'm lucky if I can get just a little bit of make-up on before heading out the door. On thos... Read More » -
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Betty White Talks About Her Passions, Her Rol...
Published on Monday, February 27, 2012 by caryn She has a list of accomplishments that include seven Emmy Awards and her iconic role as Rose on The Golden Girls. She is an actress, comedian, singer, author, and television personality...a legend. So when I asked Betty White what she has accomplished that she is most proud of, my admiration of her was taken up a notch as she cited her work with the Morris Animal ... Read More » -
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On the Red Carpet for the World Premiere of J...
Published on Friday, February 24, 2012 by caryn On Wednesday night, the ultimate Disney fans received the ultimate Disney experience when D23 and Disney collaborated to invite approximately 200 members to the red carpet for the world premiere of John Carter. The premiere, which was held at L.A. Live due to Hollywood's preparation for the upcoming Academy Awards, brought out some of Hollywood's most notable filmma... Read More » -
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The Hub Debuts Transformers Rescue Bots
Published on Monday, February 20, 2012 by caryn Over the weekend, we spent some time at Toys R Us perusing thousands of toys in search of the perfect one (at least for the moment). Both sets of grandparents pitched in to allow my children to pick out a Valentine's Day "treat" and since we'd prefer that the "treat" not be something sugar-aden, we agreed that each of them could pick out something within the confine... Read More » -
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Roma Downey’s Little Angels Warm Hearts...
Published on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Beth. Congrats! As a mom to two small children, I am very discerning about the media they are exposed to. Any television shows/series or films they watch have been pre-screened by either my husband or myself. As parents, we prefer to offer our children a variety of diverse experiences... Read More » -
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Bridgit Mendler…On Her Lead Role In The...
Published on Thursday, February 9, 2012 by caryn I'm always surprised at how little time an actress like Bridgit Mendler spends recording for a full-length animated film like The Secret World of Arrietty (three days, according to the young actress), which opens in theaters on February 17th. Mendler, who stars in the Disney Channel Series Good Luck Charlie, voices Arrietty, a tiny but courageous and determined 14 y... Read More » -
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Vons New Just For U Program Helps You Maximiz...
Published on Thursday, February 9, 2012 by caryn Despite the fact that I don't talk much about saving money, I actually do quite a bit to ensure we're not paying more than we have to for the items we purchase. I'm an avid comparison shopper and do a ton of research before investing in big purchases. I shop at multiple stores (for many reasons), peruse the ads before my shopping ventures, and clip coupons when it m... Read More » -
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iCapture: Beverly Hills in Pictures
Published on Monday, February 6, 2012 by caryn It's the city of glitz and glam and home to notable Hollywood celebrities. It's also one of the most glamorous places in the world for beauty, fashion, and shopping. This week's iCapture gives you a taste of Beverly Hills, where I'm currently staying to cover the upcoming 3D animated film The Lorax. Here are just a few photos I took on a leisurely Sunday afternoo... Read More » -
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Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski Discuss Big...
Published on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by caryn She is one of the most versatile women in the film industry, having accomplished everything from starring in numerous hit motion pictures and lending her voice in animated films, to producing and directing film and television projects and achieving a Golden Globe. He has established himself in both the television and film industry and added writer, director, and ... Read More » -
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Well Traveled: Casa Del Mar
Published on Sunday, January 29, 2012 by caryn It wasn't until I was in my early twenties that I started leaving the comforts of home to venture out and see the world. I had just graduated college and my dreams were big. I wanted to visit all of the places I had read about in books and studied in school. It really didn't take long to decide that my travel adventures would start in Europe. Sometimes there are b... Read More » -
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iCapture: The Annenberg Community Beach House
Published on Sunday, January 29, 2012 by caryn Having lived in Los Angeles my entire life, I'm always amazed when I happen upon a new activity or destination. Yesterday, we explored our inner artist at Zimmerpalooza, a celebration of the arts presented by the Zimmer Children's Museum. The charity event was held at the Annenberg Community Beach House, which is the only public beach club in the US. Built in th... Read More » -
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Get Local: Benefit Performances of Little Wom...
Published on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by caryn I vaguely remember attending one of my very first musicals with my mother. I was 8 or 9 and the show was Annie...I was hooked! At the time, I didn't know if I simply enjoyed the theater or actually wanted to be a part of it. One improv class in high school set me straight! Every chance I get I'm at the theater. And, it just so happens that one of my very good... Read More »
