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Getting to the Heart of Christmas: How One In...
Published on Sunday, December 23, 2012 by Caryn Bailey For most of my life, I lived in Los Angeles, second only to New York City as the most populous city in the US. The "city of Angels" is a world leader in business, entertainment, culture, fashion, sports, and the like, and regarded as the third richest and fifth most powerful city in the world. As a popular travel destination and highly sought-out relocation city, it... Read More » -
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How We Supported Our Nation’s Troops Th...
Published on Thursday, December 20, 2012 by Caryn Bailey "It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags!"... Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! "Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!" ~Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! For weeks my children have been talking about Chr... Read More » -
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Season’s Greetings and Happy Who-lidays...
Published on Friday, December 14, 2012 by Caryn Bailey And what happened then...? Well...in Who-ville they say That the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day! And then the true meaning of Christmas came through, And the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches… plus two. - Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! As part of our holiday celebrations, we enjoy the festive transformation our local the... Read More » -
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Celebrate the Holidays at the Universal Orlan...
Published on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. A huge congrats to the winner which is Dana! Enjoy!!! Southern California is home to some of the best theme parks in the country, and in my mind, only rivaled by Orlando! Once we put away the Halloween costumes and portioned out the candy, almost immediately we were surrounded by all things holiday-ish. We've... Read More » -
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Don’t Forget To Pick Up Your Layaway It...
Published on Sunday, December 9, 2012 by Caryn Bailey We're two weeks away from Christmas, which means it's almost time to start thinking about finishing up your holiday shopping (unless you're like me and like to procrastinate with some purchases until the very last minute!). While I still have friends and family members to shop for, I have finished up most of my purchases for the kids. Shopping for them was relati... Read More » -
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Holiday Recipe: Double Chocolate Peppermint C...
Published on Sunday, December 9, 2012 by Caryn Bailey The lights are strung, the tree is up, and my shopping is almost done! It really feels like Christmas and my children are incredibly excited about this season of giving and togetherness. Ok...they're mostly excited about the presents they expect to receive, but nonetheless we had a great weekend prepping for the holiday. As is typical during this time of year, I ... Read More » -
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Get Rewarded For Your Holiday Purchases With ...
Published on Friday, December 7, 2012 by Caryn Bailey When I was younger, I owned a ton of credit cards, opening up an account every time it was offered to me and particularly if there was some incentive. As I got older, I realized that owning that many credit cards means I don't use any of them enough to actually reap those rewards, so I scaled back and now currently own less than five. We were are strategic about th... Read More » -
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Video: Holiday Celebrations at the Disneyland...
Published on Thursday, December 6, 2012 by Caryn Bailey We're just three weeks away from Christmas and the holiday celebrations are in full swing. Last week, I gave you a glimpse of all there is to see and do at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park. You can celebrate the holidays at the Disneyland Resort through January 6th, 2013! Here is a video compilation I put together highlighting the magic and merrim... Read More » -
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Holiday Entertaining With the Esio Hot &...
Published on Monday, December 3, 2012 by Caryn Bailey 'Tis the season for entertaining! Holiday parties and family gatherings abound as friends and loved ones come together to celebrate the joy of Christmas. We don't do a ton of entertaining, but we enjoy the opportunity to host friends and family in our home. Since I tend to be an appliance junkie, I was very excited to test out the new Esio Hot & Cold Beverage S... Read More » -
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iCapture: Holiday Snow Days at Legoland
Published on Sunday, December 2, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Star Wars...Batman...Ninjago... My son's Christmas wish list is comprised of nothing more than set upon set of LEGOS. Once he reached the age where he could successfully put a set together, he became incredibly fascinated with building and creating. Since we're in the midst of the holiday season, we decided to head to the land of the LEGOS to see the park all dressed... Read More » -
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Five Tips To Keep You Safe While Shopping Onl...
Published on Friday, November 30, 2012 by Caryn Bailey It's become so routine for me these days...I decide I need to purchase something...maybe it's nighttime training pants for my daughter, vitamins for myself, or filters for our water pitcher. Apart from the grocery store and our local Walmart, I rarely shop in-stores and malls these days. Perhaps it's the two small people that accompany everywhere I go or the fact ... Read More » -
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Holiday Twitter Party with Smart & Final
Published on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 by Caryn Bailey After last week's Thanksgiving meal, it truly feels like the holiday season. I love this time of year for so many reasons, one of which is all of the festive foods served. Some of the season's flavor favorites include pumpkin, peppermint, cinnamon, and ginger. On December 5th, I'll be hosting a Twitter party with Smart & Final and the theme is Holiday... Read More » -
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Holiday Merriment at the Disneyland Resort
Published on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 by Caryn Bailey When I think back to my childhood and those specific memories I have surrounding the holidays, it was the time we spent together that I remember vividly, rather than the gifts I received. Almost as soon as Halloween was over, my son began asking us about Christmas trees and lights. He is so excited about the holiday season and my hope is that both of my children r... Read More » -
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Holiday Crafting: DIY Wreath
Published on Friday, November 23, 2012 by Caryn Bailey My son is at this incredible age where he is quite attune to things like season changes, holidays, and perspective in time. Once we celebrated Thanksgiving, he started talking about Christmas...how he wants to help Daddy put up a tree and see his home decorated with lights. If you're looking for an easy, affordable way to add some festive holiday cheer to your home... Read More » -
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Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
Published on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 by Caryn Bailey One of my favorite things about this season is the time we spend together as a family. Work typically slows down which gives us more time to go out and do things we enjoy like experiencing Disneyland during the holidays or simply staying home for a quiet movie night. This is typically the time when holiday-inspired films are released, bringing inspiration and cheer an... Read More » -
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Mindful Eating Tips to Help You Enjoy the Hol...
Published on Monday, November 19, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Thanksgiving in our family was typically the same each year. I'd wake up to the smell of rice pilaf and baked turkey. At some point throughout the morning, my mother and I would bake pumpkin pies together. My father would prepare a majority of the dishes and then we would have our small extended family join us for a mostly traditional meal. While there was never any... Read More » -
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My Black Friday Shopping Plan
Published on Monday, November 19, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Every year, my mom and I would wake up before the sun rose on Black Friday to score the best deals on Christmas gifts for our family. Before Cyber Monday and the pre-Thanksgiving sales that have become common around this holiday, this was THE day to shop. While I definitely think you can find great prices on popular, must-have items, I still enjoy shopping... Read More » -
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A Sneak Peek At Disney California Adventure&#...
Published on Friday, November 9, 2012 by Caryn Bailey Earlier this week, I headed over to the Disneyland Resort for a mom's morning out. Knowing that the holiday season doesn't officially begin until next week, I was pleasantly surprised when we happened upon this: This 50 foot Christmas tree is located on Buena Vista Street and features vintage-style ornaments. This whimsical “snowcar” greets you as you en... Read More » -
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Walmart’s 12 Days of Giving
Published on Thursday, November 8, 2012 by Caryn Bailey The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others ~ Mahatma Gandhi Almost as soon as we put away the Halloween costumes, my children instinctively know that Christmas isn't far behind. Perhaps it's the stores that start displaying holiday decorations or the commercials on television announcing the latest must-have toys. Regardless, I already ... Read More » -
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The Swan Princess Christmas *Giveaway*
Published on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 by Caryn Bailey This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Vicki W. and Michelle C. Congrats! We are heading in to my favorite time of year...a time of joyous celebration and family togetherness. One of our favorite weekend past times after a long week of school, work, and overall busyness is to sit down together as a family for a movie. Today, Sony Pict... Read More »
