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Recipe: Spooky Sparkling Punch
Published on Monday, October 29, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Every year, our neighbors' home underwent a spooky transformation, in anticipation of the guests they'd host for their annual Halloween party. As a child, I remember the fun we had bobbing for apples and gnoshing on Halloween eats. I'm always intrigued by the desserts and the drinks, which manage to take on a particularly creative and festive twist. The punch they mad... Read More » -
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Spooktacular Halloween Recipes From McCormick...
Published on Sunday, October 28, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Kayla. Congrats! Halloween is just a few days away, and all month long we've been celebrating with holiday-themed crafts and recipes. Our costumes are prepped and our pumpkin is carved in anticipation of the spooky day! If you're looking for creative ways to transform your baked goods into eerily d... Read More » -
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Halloween Bug Bash at Pretend City Children&#...
Published on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 by Caryn Bailey If you're still looking for an engaging alternative to conventional trick-or-treating this Halloween, Pretend City will host a spooktacular kid-friendly daytime event featuring music, snacks, story-time and more. Pretend City's Halloween Bug Bash will take place on October 31st from 10 am to 5 pm and will include the following activities: Trick-or-Treating throu... Read More » -
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Fall Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Bread
Published on Monday, October 22, 2012 by Caryn Bailey My husband always teases me about the fact that I bake a TON during the Fall and Winter seasons but never actually eat what I create. As opposed to cooking which can be stressful and time-consuming, baking is cathartic and relaxing for me. I love the ability to get creative and bake dishes that typically delight the palates of my friends and family. During this t... Read More » -
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The Disney Store’s Magical Costume Coll...
Published on Sunday, October 21, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Without even asking, I knew what each of my children wanted to be for Halloween this year. My son has become captivated by all of the superheroes that have made their comeback this year including Captain America, and my daughter is enchanted by Disney's princesses. Both of them love to dress up, apart from Halloween, which means we have a handful of costumes they can ... Read More » -
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Halloween Zoo-tacular at the OC Zoo
Published on Saturday, October 20, 2012 by Caryn Bailey The very first time I watched as a black bear ate through his treat-filled pumpkin, I was fascinated. Who knew that bears, raccoons, and coati got as excited as my children do about pumpkins. This coming Saturday, October 27th, the OC Zoo will once again host it's annul Halloween Zoo-tacular event. Children 12 and under will enjoy trick-or-treating, crafts, f... Read More » -
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Boo at the (Santa Ana) Zoo
Published on Saturday, October 20, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Do you ever wonder what happens at the zoo after dark? Find out at the Santa Ana Zoo's annual Boo at the Zoo event! Don your favorite costume and trick-or-treat at the Merry Not Scary Santa Ana zoo! Along with 10 treat and toy stations, families can enjoy educational animal presentations, storytelling, crafts and entertainment throughout the evening. At the end... Read More » -
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Kidgits’ Halloween Events at Simon Mall...
Published on Saturday, October 20, 2012 by Caryn Bailey When I was a little girl, my parents used to take me to our local mall on Halloween to trick or treat. It wasn't that we lived in an unsafe area, but rather, my parents preferred a more well-lit, trafficked area with treats that had been provided by a venue versus the neighbor down the street. As we get closer to Halloween, Simon Malls across the country will host ... Read More » -
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Scarium of the Pacific…Plus a Discount!
Published on Saturday, October 20, 2012 by Caryn Bailey With Halloween less than 2 weeks away, I've got the 411 on the spookiest happenings in LA and Orange County. This weekend I'll feature a ton of family friendly events so stay tuned! Now that my son is in school, we don't have as much freedom to jet off to our local zoo, museum, or aquarium. My children love to visit these types of places because they provide a uniq... Read More » -
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The Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Park Railroad
Published on Friday, October 19, 2012 by Caryn Bailey It's mid-October and we already have 2 pumpkins adorning our porch! One of our favorite Fall activities involves going to our local pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin.We typically spend an afternoon making our way through the hay maze, riding the train, racing the tractors and getting our scare on at the not-too-spooky Haunted House. The Pumpkin Patch at Irvine Pa... Read More » -
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How To Carve and Paint a Pumpkin
Published on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Confession: I have never carved a pumpkin. {Gasp} It wasn't until I was sitting outside, arms deep inside the pumpkin we had picked up, that I realized this was the very first time I was going at this alone. Growing up, my father carved while I watched. Sometimes I'd even help him scrape out the seeds and such. When we carried the pumpkin carving tradition into o... Read More » -
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Crafting With Kids: Personalized Halloween Tr...
Published on Friday, October 12, 2012 by Caryn Bailey The pumpkin is decorated, our costumes have been broken in, we've got the perfect spooky drink, and we're almost ready for Halloween! The only thing missing is our treats...or at least a place to put them. This year, I've been aspiring to do more crafts with our kids, and thanks to Walmart's Kids Craft section, it's easy to recreate fun, simple projects. Whether yo... Read More » -
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iCapture: Camp Spooky at Knott’s Berry ...
Published on Friday, October 12, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Spooktacular Scavenger Hunts... Creepy Crawly Critters... Kookie Cookie Decorating... Not Too Spooky Storytelling... And a scary good time! Over the weekend, we headed to Knott's Berry Farm for their annual daytime Halloween celebration, which offers a festive mix of fun, spooky activities. Running through October 28th, Camp Spooky gives families a safe... Read More » -
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Crafting With Kids: How To Decorate a Pumpkin...
Published on Friday, October 12, 2012 by Caryn Bailey One of our favorite Fall activities involves picking out a pumpkin at our local pumpkin patch and spending an afternoon carving it. We typically try to display our creation on our front porch mid-October so that it lasts through Halloween. Our kids have come to enjoy getting messy with the pumpkin, digging out the pulp and the seeds, but this year, I thought we could ... Read More » -
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Top Children’s Costume Trends For 2012
Published on Friday, October 5, 2012 by Caryn Bailey "I want to be a princess!" "Well, I want to be a Captain America!" My children love this time of year because they know that we'll have many opportunities to "dress up" for the season. We've already been to Mickey's Halloween Party and our local pumpkin patch ,and we haven't even completed the first week in October. Each year, my children's costume choices di... Read More » -
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Knott’s Scary Farm Celebrates 40 Years ...
Published on Friday, October 5, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Despite the 90+ weather we had that Fall September night, a dense fog moved into the area. Something lurked within the shadows. The end of Daylight Savings was still more than a month away, yet it was eerily dark. Boo! The last time I spent an evening at Knott's Scary Farm's Halloween Haunt was during my teen years. I remember the excitement, anticipation,... Read More » -
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iCapture: Mickey’s Halloween Party at D...
Published on Monday, October 1, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Michael. Congrats! As the days get shorter and we head deep into Fall and Winter, the Disneyland Resort undergoes a spooktacular transformation. Over 300 sculpted pumpkins adorn Main Street while the store windows display original, turn-of-the-century Halloween décor. The park is lovely and festive d... Read More » -
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Simon Kidgits Club
Published on Monday, October 31, 2011 by Caryn Bailey Shopping in my 20's as a single, working woman was something I looked forward to. I strived to keep up to date with the latest fashions, and typically reserved some of my paycheck each month to purchase a new pair of shoes or a new wardrobe staple. I could run into our local mall quickly if I knew exactly what I wanted, or leisurely browse and have lunch if I had mo... Read More » -
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My Little Disney Princess!
Published on Monday, October 31, 2011 by Caryn Bailey Cinderella and Alice in Wonderland! Happy Halloween! ... Read More » -
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Halloween on The Hub!
Published on Monday, October 31, 2011 by Caryn Bailey At just one year old, The Hub is currently airing in over 60 million homes nationwide, which to me is quite impressive. We were at the launch of the network around this time last year, which is a joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro. There is something unique and different about The Hub, which features several shows I grew up with which have b... Read More »
