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Kinect Rush: Disney Pixar Adventure
Published on Monday, April 9, 2012 by caryn I remember when I was first introduced to Kinect for Xbox 360 and how difficult it was to get my head around the concept of controller-free gaming. I loved the idea and how innovative it was, but wasn't sure how that would translate into the gaming experience. We've had our system for 2 years and what I've found is that playing video games is an active, engaging exp... Read More » -
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Why You Should Take Care of Your Eyes
Published on Friday, April 6, 2012 by caryn It might come as a surprise that I wear glasses, since I am rarely seen out in public with them. I was very young (maybe seven or eight) when my mother broke the news to me, and unhappy to say the least. For a young girl struggling with self image and peer pressure, having to wear glasses was embarrassing. What I didn't realize at the time, was that wearing glas... Read More » -
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Brush, Floss, Rinse, Repeat!
Published on Friday, April 6, 2012 by caryn Brush, floss, rinse, repeat. [caption id="attachment_31521" align="alignright" width="192" caption="Photo Credit: jconejo"][/caption] It's become second nature, this oral care routine of mine, and one I'm trying to instill within my own children. Every night, after dinner and story time, we head upstairs to get ready for bed. Unlike many children, mine get e... Read More » -
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How I’m Managing My Iced Coffee Habit
Published on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 by caryn My husband and I have the type of coffee habits that require serious budgeting (and restraint). In fact, one week I calculated how much both of us were spending on coffee at our local shops and realized that we could have bought a myriad of other things with that money...like groceries! While my husband is content with plain iced coffee, I am a frou frou coffee d... Read More » -
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A “Simple” Skin Care Regimen
Published on Monday, March 26, 2012 by caryn Most days, I am content if I've had a moment to wash and moisturize my face before going to bed, so you can assume that my skin care regimen is at best simple. Last week I gave you an inside look at my personal beauty regime, complete with the products I use, the areas I focus on, and the short cuts I take when I'm running out of time. Like my beauty regime, my sk... Read More » -
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The Birth of the Brand New Disney Baby! *Give...
Published on Monday, March 5, 2012 by caryn It probably wouldn't surprise you if I told you that as a young girl, I went through this stage where all I wanted to wear was Disney clothing. My favorite character was and still is Winnie the Pooh, and during my tween years, The Disney Store actually sold Classic Pooh clothing for young girls. I remember owning sweaters and even dresses that were printed or embroi... Read More » -
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ShooShoos Spring Clearance Sale
Published on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 by caryn A properly fitted shoe, designed specifically with a child's foot in mind, is integral to helping a child learn to walk and achieve healthy foot development. Some experts say that a child should actually learn to walk barefoot, if possible. But given the fact that this isn't always a safe or feasible option when outside of the home, we've found that a soft, flexible s... Read More » -
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The Perfect Backyard Playdate…Featuring...
Published on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by caryn After a very mild winter and only a handful of rainy days, I am beginning to see the early signs of Spring. The days are getting a bit longer and we've had plenty of sunshine...perfect for enjoying the outdoors. We've already had our first official playdate of the season and my son, in particular is gearing up for a Spring and Summer filled with running, jumping, cl... Read More » -
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Red Carpet Ready With Nice Jewelry
Published on Sunday, February 26, 2012 by caryn It's Oscar weekend and here is what I wore to a Red Carpet Viewing Party earlier today: A Black Strapless Tube Pant Suit from Express Black heels A faux diamond necklace A pair of silver teardrop earrings from Nice Jewelry The look was completed by Celebrity Makeup Artist Terri Apanasewicz. What do you think? [caption id="attachment_30797" align="a... Read More » -
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Red Carpet Ready With Murad
Published on Saturday, February 25, 2012 by caryn It's a big weekend here in Los Angeles! The 84th Annual Academy Awards is this Sunday and I'm getting myself ready for a star-studded viewing event (stay tuned for details!). I'm almost certain of my outfit and shoes, and will have my makeup done professionally. But what about the most important part of my look? My skin! Thanks to Murad, I've been testing o... Read More » -
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Earth Footwear…Shoes That Look As Good ...
Published on Monday, February 20, 2012 by caryn A girl can never have too many shoes...especially if those shoes are stylish and versatile enough to be worn over multiple seasons. They are my favorite accessory, and while I don't think I could have too many shoes, my husband is a bit more practical. Fortunately, our seasons are mild enough that I don't require an entire winter-dedicated wardrobe with the shoes to... Read More » -
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Winter Warm Up With Lands’ End
Published on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by caryn It's a chilly 50 degrees here in rainy Southern California, reminding me that we're still right in the midst of winter. Despite my longing to lounge around in PJs and drink hot tea all day, things have to get done...things that involve going out...in the rain! Because our weather is so temperate, I don't really have a lot of winter wardrobe options. On days lik... Read More » -
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Transform Your Child’s Space With Dinos...
Published on Monday, January 16, 2012 by caryn When I first learned that I was pregnant with my son, I thought a lot about how I would outfit his room. At the time, we were living in an apartment so I didn't have the freedom to paint or wallpaper so I focused my decorating efforts on bedding and accessories. When we finally moved into our home and I was given the freedom to decorate as I pleased, I chose vibrant V... Read More » -
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Preparing For Kinder and Loving It!
Published on Thursday, January 12, 2012 by caryn Every mother believes their child is smart. As a mom, I see things in each of my children that nobody else sees. Like my two year old daughter's love for drawing, singing, and dancing and my 4 year old son's love for creating, building, and exploring how things work. Both of them have a love for reading and my son, in particular has a hunger for knowledge. Over t... Read More » -
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Cleaner Air for the New Year!
Published on Sunday, January 8, 2012 by caryn As someone who not only suffers from allergies, but has a husband, a child, and a mother who also suffer from allergies, I am always looking for ways to minimize exacerbations. One of the most important steps we take is to eliminate exposure to triggers, particularly those that are synthetic like toxic cleaning solutions, perfumes, candles, air fresheners, etc. I ... Read More » -
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In the Know With Bluum
Published on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 by caryn You might have guessed that I thoroughly enjoy trying new products and services. Unlike some, who prefer to stick with one brand of makeup, shampoo, fill-in-the-blank, I like to venture to see if perhaps there might be something better. The trade-off to that adventurous side in me is the chance that I won't like said product or service, thereby wasting the money inv... Read More » -
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Girl’s Night Out: “Serving”...
Published on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jennifer Q. Congrats! This post is sponsored by Serve from American Express. Sign up for Serve and receive $10 credit towards your first use. Comment below within the next 7 days for your chance to win an extra $100 credit to your account! Organizing a girl's night out was so easy wh... Read More » -
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Six Last Minute Gift Ideas They’ll Love
Published on Monday, December 19, 2011 by caryn We're less than one week away from Christmas...have you completed your holiday shopping? I've been shopping here and there since before Thanksgiving, however, I still have a few gifts that I need to pick up. Part of my last minute holiday shopping is due to procrastination. However, I've also been waiting to purchase a few items in hopes that they'll go on sale. ... Read More » -
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How the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System Helps...
Published on Sunday, December 18, 2011 by caryn Periodically, my husband and I will re-evaluate our finances to determine where we can cut our spending to save money. Inevitably food is one of our biggest expenses, particularly since we purchase organic, locally grown, sustainable foods. Very often the fresh fruits and vegetables we purchase go bad before we've had a chance to use them, which unfortunately is a w... Read More » -
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Top Chef Inspired Meals from Healthy Choice
Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by caryn If you've read my blog for any amount of time, you know that I'm passionate about eating healthy, wholesome foods. Sometimes, my foodie side prevails, and it wasn't uncommon in years prior for me to spend quite a bit of money eating out. My goal this year was to cook most of our family's meals to save money and live healthier and I feel like for the most part, I'v... Read More »
