Published on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by caryn
There are so many things about this time of year that I look forward to...like holiday coffee drinks, the smell of spices, pumpkin everything, eggnog, hot apple cider, Disneyland's magical holiday transformation, gingerbread, boots (especially my UGG boots), baking on a cold, rainy day, and snuggling up with my family for movie nights.
ABC Family is once again coun... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 by caryn
Want to know if that laptop you've been eying will be on sale this Black Friday? Holding out on your child's wish list in anticipation of the biggest shopping day of the season? I only have a few things on my wish list this year, but one of them is the highly popular iPad 2. And while I don't think it will go on sale, there might be some pretty good incentives a... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 by caryn
For the last month, I've been seeing the holiday decor, toys, and gifts trickle into stores. Right after Halloween (even the day after, it seems), stores undergo a serious Christmas transformation to prepare for the almost 2 month shopping season. Wouldn't it be nice to have your entire shopping list completed early in the season so that you can actually enjoy the s... Read More »
Published on Friday, October 21, 2011 by caryn
Last week, I introduced you to Walmart's Christmas Layaway program. Very often, people wait until the last minute to complete their holiday shopping which may result in difficulty finding their desired items and the burden of having to spend a large amount of money in a short amount of time. Layaway was a purchasing option popular many years ago, but has since made ... Read More »
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Michelle. Congrats!
On December 25th, ABC-TV will air the 27th annual holiday special, Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. Ryan Seacreset will host at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Nick Cannon will host at the Disneyland Resort in California what promises to be the year's "magical, musica... Read More »
Published on Friday, December 3, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Cori W., Margaret S., Mami2jcn, Maria P., Steph A., Ellie W., Erin M., Sharon O, Abby, and Melissa P. Congrats!
Yesterday, I participated in an online chat with several noteworthy bloggers to discuss gifts that inspire. Along with some great ideas for friends and family, I thought a bit more about... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 by caryn
How did it get to be December 1st? This year has flown by! Now that Thanksgiving is over, this month is going to go quickly. Everything around us, from the decor and smells to the sounds, reminds me that Christmas is near. But to a 3 year old, the 25th seems so far away. Enter Playmobil's Advent calendars, which make the countdown to Christmas exciting.
I'm p... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 22, 2010 by caryn
Some of my most cherished holiday memories are those spent at Disneyland. My parents have photos of me as a two year old little girl, donning Mickey Ears and a big smile. I'm recreating those memories with my children, one of which is an annual visit to the resort during the holidays. From the Town Square Christmas Tree that towers above Main Street to the snowfal... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Paul A (Radio City) and JW (Madison Square Garden). Congrats!
I had my list of must sees and dos in New York. I also factored in that we would only do about half of what we aspired to because of the kids. So what's a girl to do when she gets invited to tour Radio City Music Hall and see the ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 by caryn
We're fortunate to live in a climate that allows for much outdoor time. We rarely ever get rain and it's rarely ever cold enough to warrant a stay indoors.
A couple of weeks ago, we made a special visit to the Orange County Zoo and Irvine Park Railroad with some of the other OC Family Magazine Bloggers and their families. I've taken my son to that very zoo a ... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 2, 2009 by caryn
A small part of what I love about the holiday season is the food. I love fall-themed desserts and winter drinks. My favorite coffee shops are serving up Gingerbread Lattes and Winter Dream Tea Lattes (Yum!). To celebrate the arrival of the holidays and the wonderful drinks that come with it, Lenox and TwitterMoms want to know what my favorite drink of the season i... Read More »