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Bel Bambini Celebrates the Grand Opening of I...
Published on Sunday, March 18, 2012 by caryn My youngest recently turned two, signifying the end of the "baby" era...an era that has been bittersweet. I spent half of it wondering when it would get easier and the other half praying time would just stand still. But alas, unless something miraculous were to happen, my husband and I are pretty certain our cozy family of four is complete. That's not to say that ... Read More » -
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Tips On Instilling Lifelong Oral Health Habit...
Published on Friday, November 18, 2011 by caryn It's not uncommon to put off going to the dentist for cleanings and preventive care when there doesn't seem to be an urgent concern. However, inattention to oral care, over time, can lead to subsequent health problems. And since a person's teeth and smile are integral to their appearance and self-esteem, it's vital that those preventive dental screenings not be negl... Read More » -
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Making a Splash With SwimWays
Published on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 by caryn It was 99 degrees in Orange County today. As soon as we entered July, we also entered the dry, hot summers that California is known for. Fortunately, our community has a pool and we've been taking full advantage of it! My son is four years old and hasn't received formal swimming lessons. My goal was to enroll him in lessons prior to this point, but a series o... Read More » -
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WhoNu? Cookies With a Nutritional Kick *Givea...
Published on Monday, July 4, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Katharina and Kathleen. Congrats!!! We are snackers...nibblers...grazers. If we ate small, frequent, healthy meals this wouldn't be a problem. But as a family, we tend to like more snacks than we should, so I don't keep a large supply on hand. Instead, we strive to keep the indulgences to the oc... Read More » -
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Meet and Greet With Po From Kung Fu Panda 2
Published on Saturday, June 4, 2011 by caryn Last week, my parents took my little boy to see Kung Fu Panda 2 while I stayed with my daughter. My son adored the movie and I'm hoping to see it this week! If you have a Po fan in the house (and you're local), be sure to bring the kids down for a special meet and greet with the beloved Po from Kung Fu Panda 2. Tomorrow (Sunday, June 5th), UltraLuxe Cinemas at th... Read More » -
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Child Hunger In America…A Special Repor...
Published on Sunday, May 29, 2011 by caryn For the last 3 months, I've been serving as a blogger correspondent for Child Hungers Ends Here, a campaign and call to action for people to get involved and help end child hunger in the United States. ConAgra Foods and Feeding America, in partnership, seeks to raise awareness while closing the gap on childhood hunger. Both organizations are eliciting participat... Read More » -
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Fighting Hunger Nationwide
Published on Sunday, May 22, 2011 by caryn If there is one thing I've learned in the last 2 months, it's that hunger is a complex, widespread problem too often overlooked. It's overwhelming to learn that nearly one in four children don't know where their next meal is coming from and not feel like I am able to make a difference. Visiting my local food bank and learning about the scope of the problem... Read More » -
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Dispelling Common Myths Surrounding Food Alle...
Published on Saturday, May 14, 2011 by caryn If you or someone you know suffers from food allergies, you likely know that this week was Food Allergy Awareness Week. I'm not certain if food allergies are becoming more prevalent or we're getting better at identifying them, but I definitely think that there is still much to be done in the way of awareness and education. [caption id="attachment_24046" alig... Read More » -
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The Disney Store As An Interactive Shopping D...
Published on Monday, May 9, 2011 by caryn Approximately one week ago, the Disney Store celebrated the grand opening of it's award-winning new concept store in Culver City. With the ambition of being "the best 30 minutes of a child's day," the store seeks to offer magical experiences such as a Disney Princess Castle With Magic Mirror, Translucent Magical Trees, Disney/Pixar Cars branded Ridemakerz custom c... Read More » -
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Are You the Next Children’s Book Author...
Published on Monday, May 2, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Cori W. Congrats! My love of books likely stems from my childhood. Growing up as an only child, my mother placed a great emphasis on reading and writing and I've strived to follow her example with my own children. I think her secret desire was for me to author a book. And while the thought has cr... Read More » -
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Tag. Give. Read. *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Lori Z. Congrats! In the past, I've written about the amazing things LeapFrog does to help children learn how to read. Last year, LeapFrog donated $1.5 million in Tag School Reading Systems and books to Kindergarten classrooms which reached more than 10, 000 children. After teachers across the c... Read More » -
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“Read” to Your Child Anytime With...
Published on Monday, October 25, 2010 by caryn Children love to be read to. I remember reading book after book after book during the early weeks of my daughter's pregnancy when I was too sick to do much of anything. My son is getting to the point where he'll pick up one of the many books we've been reading for the past three years and tell the story out loud. He's not reading yet, but he's definitely movin... Read More » -
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Bedtime for Mommy *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winners are Susan, Some Lucky Dog, and Stephanie V. Congrats! Every night our routine is the same. After dinner, my son takes a bath, brushes his teeth, and we read him a book. In the event that we get home late or our schedule is a bit off, my son immediately lets us know. He depends on that routine. ... Read More » -
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Corky & Co. Online Warehouse Sale
Published on Monday, May 3, 2010 by caryn As the mom of a little girl, I'm always looking for adorable outfits and dresses. It's rare that I shop for myself these days (with much of the baby weight still hanging on). Besides, it's much more fun to shop for my kiddos! When I shop for my children, I try to buy things on sale because I know they'll grow out of them quickly. Thanks to Double Duty Divas, ... Read More » -
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Sing Your Way To a Spanish-Speaking Kid
Published on Thursday, April 22, 2010 by caryn People always ask me where I'm from...my ethnic background. My married name is very American, but I have this "exotic" look about me (at least that's what my husband's family says!). While I'm 100% Puerto Rican, you wouldn't likely know it from speaking to me. My Spanish is limited to the three years I studied in high school and my very American accent. Somewh... Read More » -
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Zippity Doo’s *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Lynn. Congrats!In the spring, we'll put our little boy back in preschool. While I appreciate the fact that he gets education and social interaction at preschool, I'm not crazy about the germs and bugs he often brings home. When I interned as a school nurse, I learned that lice is actu... Read More » -
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Weird But True *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, March 19, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Sandra. Congrats!Did you know that a battery can be made out of a potato or that human bones are stronger than concrete? These are just two of the three hundred outrageous, hard to get your mind around, facts you'll find in National Geographic Kids new book entitled Weird But True. I... Read More » -
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Raising A Multi-Lingual Child *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Sherri. Congrats! It's not often that I talk about my cultural background. I'm actually embarrassed that most of you probably don't know I'm Puerto Rican. I grew up with parents who wanted to "mainstream" me. They wanted me to have as many opportunities as possible. It wasn't until I entered h... Read More » -
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Teach Your Child To Read *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Sandra. Congrats!Some days, when I'm reading to my son, I think that I could do it...I think that I could home school. No preschool is going to give him the one-on-one attention that I can. In just two short years, my little boy is having full conversations with us, knows his al... Read More » -
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Children...
Published on Saturday, February 6, 2010 by caryn The other day, my son asked me about Valentine's Day. He's two...and a half. And I started thinking about this day that we celebrate year after year. While I'm not entirely convinced that we need a special day to show our loved ones that we love them (since we should do this every day), it is a holiday that I look forward to every single year. The romantic mov... Read More »
