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An Inside Look At Pixar Animation Studios
Published on Thursday, April 12, 2012 by caryn I have this list...this list of things I want to accomplish in my life. It includes everything from writing a children's book to driving across the country. Surprisingly, I've checked some things off. Others seem so far out of reach. Despite the fact that I haven't updated it on this site, I have a journal where I'm constantly writing down new things I want to s... Read More » -
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Free Developmental Screenings at Pretend City...
Published on Saturday, March 17, 2012 by caryn Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you're local, head on down to Pretend City Children's Museum for their Family Fun and Wellness Fair! It's free! ... 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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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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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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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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20th Annual Pumpkins & Pancakes Hallowee...
Published on Thursday, October 20, 2011 by caryn Even though my son is only four, I'm beginning to seek out opportunities to teach him to think about others. For example, because I regularly receive products to review on the site, I make a few trips each month to our local Goodwill and Salvation Army armed with new and gently used items. Sometimes, I'll ask my son to pick out a few items to take to our neighbors... Read More » -
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PBS SoCal Day At The LA Zoo
Published on Sunday, October 16, 2011 by caryn One of the things I love about living in Southern California is the sheer number of diverse activities that seem to be happening at any given moment. If you live in Los Angeles, Orange County, or the Inland Empire, I recommend subscribing to or periodically visiting PBS SoCal's blog or Community Events page to find kid and family-friendly events and information. ... Read More » -
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VIP Benefit Screening of Dolphin Tale in 3D
Published on Monday, September 12, 2011 by caryn [caption id="attachment_26886" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Photo Credit: Dolphin Tale/Warner Bros."][/caption] On September 23rd, Warner Bros. will debut Dolphin's Tale, a film inspired by the true story of a dolphin named Winter and the people who joined forces to save her life. When the young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, her tail i... Read More » -
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Chocolate: The Event
Published on Sunday, July 24, 2011 by caryn It's almost too good to be true...an entire weekend focused on chocolate! This weekend, July 29th through 31st, you can get your chocolate fix at Chocolate: The Event, which will be held on the streets of downtown Anaheim. Southern California's premier chocolate, coffee, wine, and music festival will feature chocolate and wine tastings, gourmet coffee and dessert sa... Read More » -
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Nancy O’Dell Launches Creative Memories...
Published on Friday, July 15, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Amy V. Congrats! When my children were born, my desire was to capture each moment...each milestone. I really delved into my passion for photography after I'd saved enough money to purchase a Digital SLR camera. Since then, I've taken thousands of photographs...many of which sit on my hard drive with... Read More » -
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Get Local: Farm to Table Dinner at The Langha...
Published on Friday, July 15, 2011 by caryn As part of our journey towards sustainability, we strive to purchase locally grown items, particularly produce. We are fortunate to have access to local farmer's markets which offer seasonal, locally-sourced produce and other goods. If you happen to be local, The Langham Huntinton in Pasadena is hosting a Farm to Table Dinner to showcase seasonal produce from ... Read More » -
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Paul Frank’s Academy of Awesome Nationw...
Published on Saturday, July 2, 2011 by caryn This summer, Paul Frank and friends will go across the country in their custom-made Winnebago for their nationwide Academy of Awesome Tour. Families can come out to one of the 50 planned stops to experience performances from local bands, interactive contests, field trip stops to American landmarks, and fun detours to this summer’s hottest entertainment venues... Read More » -
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The Original Renaissance Faire
Published on Monday, May 2, 2011 by caryn There is no shortage of interesting, eclectic, and exciting activities in Southern California. As the weather warms up, I'll be sharing more ideas for getting out and about with your family. Many years ago, I frequented Southern California's Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire. While doing some research, I learned that these 16th century outdoor celebrations ar... Read More » -
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Day Out With Thomas
Published on Thursday, April 14, 2011 by caryn If you're SoCal centric and looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend, check out Day Out With Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour at the Fillmore & Western Railway Co. Thomas the Tank Engine has been stopping in cities all across the country for the last 16 years in this annual children's event, which is here in Southern California through ... Read More » -
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Weight Loss: Focusing On The Positive
Published on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 by caryn Last week, I talked about how I approach weight loss and invited readers to share ideas on what has worked well. For Louise from MomStart, "it took a lot of work," which is something many women identify with. I really liked what she had to say about "focusing on the simple things" and "accepting that any movement is better than no movement." What struck me about... Read More » -
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Happy Birthday Elmo! *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. The winners are Brandy and Maria. Congrats! Children are naturally curious about their bodies. My son is getting to the age where he wants to know why and how things work. A little over a year ago, we experienced The Body in Los Angeles. The exhibit, presented by Sesame Street will return to Southern California on January 29th. ... Read More » -
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A Little Taste of Mexico
Published on Friday, December 10, 2010 by caryn Last week, I told you about The Taste of Mexico’s Bicentennial Celebration: 200 Years of Mexico’s Cuisine. Since I'm a total foodie and adore Mexican food, I wanted to share with you highlights from the event, courtesy of my friend and fellow Latina Blogger Liz from Thoughts of a Mommy who is guest posting for me today. Growing up in East L.A., and being Lat... Read More » -
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Newport Dunes Holiday Wonderland
Published on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 by caryn One of the many things I love about living in the OC is the abundance of family-friendly events and venues to take my children to. We've lived down here for 3 years and still have a long list of places to explore and Newport Dunes is just one of them. On Friday, December 3rd, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort’s Lighting of the Bay will take place at 6 p.m. Sant... Read More » -
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The Taste of Mexico’s Bicentennial Celebrat...
Published on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 by caryn My husband and I are total foodies and enjoy a diverse selection of ethnic cuisines. At least once a week, we indulge in some really good Mexican food. If you'll be in Los Angeles over the weekend, I highly recommend checking out The Taste of Mexico’s Bicentennial Celebration: 200 Years of Mexico’s Cuisine. "The Taste of Mexico Association was created by ... Read More »
