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 »
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.
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Published on Monday, September 12, 2011 by caryn
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Published on Thursday, November 25, 2010 by caryn
Last year, around this time, we took our little boy to see Disney On Ice: Worlds of Fantasy. The winter just seems like the perfect time to see a show involving ice skating.
On December 15th, Disney On Ice skates into Southern California for a three-week run which will include performances at Staples Center, Honda Center, Citizens Business Bank Arena and Long Bea... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 21, 2010 by caryn
Yes...It's still me. Caryn...You may not have known that I'm Latina. I'm one of those girls who grew up assimilated from a very early age. I regret not soaking in as much as I could during my 3 years of high school Spanish and wish I would have grown up bilingual. But beyond language, I long to re connect with my cultural heritage because through and through, ... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 14, 2010 by caryn
The number of days I dress up, apply makeup, and actually do something with my hair each week is rare and inconsistent. I call it success when I get in 5 minutes of interrupted shower and dress time. Most days I let my curly hair dry naturally, often without anything in it. I thus rely heavily on effective shampoo and conditioning products to keep my hair mana... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 1, 2010 by caryn
Do you remember my story about Strawberry Shortcake? She's timeless, adorably sweet, and doesn't look a day over 30! This year Strawberry Shortcake celebrates thirty berryful years and I had the honor of being one of her guests at her celebration hosted by Ciaran from Momfluential and Natalie from Hot Moms Club.
Strawberry Shortcake evokes sweetness, friendship a... Read More »
Published on Thursday, October 28, 2010 by caryn
During the past month, I've written about companies and organizations that support breast cancer research and awareness. On Saturday October 30th, twenty-five cyclists will attempt to complete four consecutive 35-minute spin classes and one Pilates class at four New York Sports Club fitness centers throughout Soho and Greenwich Village. This is the first annual NYC ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 by caryn
As you know, I am passionate about the environment. Together, my husband and I encourage and remind each other to reduce, reuse, and recycle re-purpose. This weekend, we're heading to Long Beach for The Great Shark Affaire. This is the first of a series of public events that will focus on the importance of eco-systems in our oceans. This weekend, attendees wil... Read More »