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Le Posh…The Perfect Venue To Launch a H...
Published on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 by caryn Upon check-in, you're greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne that you can enjoy in an expansive lounge, the bar, or a VIP suite. The ultra-hip vibe you get from the in-house DJ and modern, upscale decor might lead you to believe you're in a snazzy nightclub. Au contraire, you're at Le Posh in the heart of Hollywood. Last week, I walked the red carpet... Read More » -
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My Savvy Parenting Insights!
Published on Sunday, October 17, 2010 by caryn I am so excited to share with you my latest writing venture. Right before BlogHer 2010, I was asked by Evenflo to be one of their ambassadors. Over the past year, I've had an opportunity to work closely with companies in this way, but this ambassador program is unlike any I've participated in. I get to share with all of you my savvy parenting insights (which can... Read More » -
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The Motherhood Masquerade
Published on Thursday, August 5, 2010 by caryn This is an original post to Orange County Moms Blog. We all wear masks, and the time comes when we cannot remove them without removing some of our own skin. ~André Berthiaume, Contretemps On the outside, everything appears to be fine..makeup flawless (covering the dark circles that reveal weeks months years of sleep deprivation), hair styled to a T (did you notice... Read More » -
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How Savvy Are You? *Giveaway*
Published on Saturday, July 3, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Lo. Congrats! Parenting requires many virtues...patience, forgiveness...empathy...humor...and a bit of savviness. More and more, I'm finding that my toddler is on to me. Like the other day when I told him we were going to have pancakes but then realized we only had waffles. He KNEW that they w... Read More » -
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Baby Looney Tunes Happily Healthy – Week 6 ...
Published on Monday, June 14, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Linda K. Congrats. Don't you just love feeding babies? We just started our little girl on solids and I think we've enjoyed it more than she has. When my son was a baby, we attempted (unsuccessfully) to make his baby food. Perhaps if I would have followed Dra. Aliza's advice I may have been more ... Read More » -
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I Love the Way…
Published on Monday, May 10, 2010 by caryn Your curly hair frames your face Your brown eyes light up when you're happy You wake up singing each morning You want to "do it all by yourself" one minute and "be a baby" the next You want to help out with your baby sister by giving her the paci or her bunny You play pretend with your trains You giggle You want to help mommy and daddy out with ... Read More » -
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I Love The Way…
Published on Friday, April 9, 2010 by caryn You scoot to snuggle with me at night...despite the fact that I put you on your back to sleep between daddy and I. You turn over on to your belly to sleep (just like your brother...and your mommy like to sleep). You can be asleep peacefully next to me one minute and bright-eyed the next, the moment I wake up. You squeal every morning for about 15 minutes in s... Read More » -
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My {Not So} Shining Mommy Moments
Published on Friday, February 12, 2010 by caryn It was supposed to be a great day. How could it not be, when we started out the morning with Cinnamon Pancakes. I know he's been feeling the effects of my divided attention. He's been the center of my world for the past 2 1/2 years. Now there is this other person...taking his place in mommy and daddy's bed...strapped to mommy where he once was...nursing in mom... Read More » -
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Role Model
Published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by caryn Role Model - a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, esp. by younger people. Dictionary.com "Who is your role model?" I remember being asked that question many times growing up. A parent? A teacher? A coach? An athlete? I never quite understood the purpose of that question. As if stating that fact justified my word... Read More » -
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Toddler Moments: Why You Shouldn’t Unde...
Published on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by caryn When did he learn how to unzip my purse (or unzip ANYTHiNG for that matter). It's not like I sat down with him one day and gave him a lesson on zippers. And since when is my purse a TOY? Note to self: Put EVERYTHING away, even if you don't think he's capable of getting into it. "What do you want for breakfast?" I asked my 2 year old a few mornings ago. Pancak... Read More » -
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Jon & Kate Plus Ei8ht:The Wedding Giveaw...
Published on Thursday, April 23, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winners are Carol, Tiffany S, and Sarah. Congrats! I just told you about a A Baby Story, a fabulous reality-based TV show on TLC. Well, Genius Products and TLC will also release Jon & Kate Plus Ei8ht" Season 4, Volume 1: The Wedding on May 5. Having one toddler keeps me busy enough. I can't ... Read More » -
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A Baby Story: First Time Parents Giveaway
Published on Thursday, April 23, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Kimberly, Ed N, and Amanda U. Congrats! On May 5, TLC and Genius Products will release A Baby Story: First Time Parents. I don't know about you but I LOVE watching the reality-based shows on TLC. In fact, two years ago (in June) my husband, son and I were on Bringing Home Baby (episode... Read More » -
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Being Dad
Published on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 by caryn We've been focusing on mom's the past week but I don't want you dads to feel left out. Do you remember where you were when you found out you were going to be a dad? What about that moment when your eyes met your baby's for the first time? Becoming a father is an exciting, somewhat overwhelming, life changing event. And while a mother and father are going throu... Read More » -
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The No-Cry Nap Solution
Published on Monday, February 2, 2009 by caryn I don't remember when I realized my son had difficulties getting to sleep. In fact, I thought it was perfectly normal for my newborn baby to want to sleep on my husband or myself. That newborn became an infant who co-slept with us for over 15 months. It was so much easier to have him sleep with us because I was still nursing him in the middle of the night. Onc... Read More »
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