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Cooling Off In Style With Lands’ End
Published on Thursday, July 21, 2011 by caryn Summers here in California are about spending time with family, exploring Southern California from a kid's perspective, and splashing in our community pool! We're having the best summer ever complete with swim days, afternoons at Disneyland and outdoor camp outs. Active children, like my son, require outfits that are versatile, durable, and stylish! Check out my so... Read More » -
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Perfect Pairing: Mango Salsa and Baked Tostit...
Published on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by caryn With warm weather and summer vacations, it's the perfect time to get together with friends and family. In the last few months, I've really been challenging myself to come up with fresh, healthy, delicious recipes that can be made quickly without a lot of effort. Last weekend, Laura, Amy, Aracely, Katie, Liz, and I joined forces to come up with a variety of health... Read More » -
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Guest Post: Grill Up Your Summer
Published on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 by caryn You've probably heard my wife talk about her love for the kitchen (ahem!). Since I do most of the cooking, I thought I'd share a recipe I tried over the weekend at Smart & Final. Last week, Cattleman's Finest kicked off their Grill Up Your Summer recipe contest with live, in-store demos, tastings, and giveaways at Smart & Final. Cattleman's Finest is th... Read More » -
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Summer Style With Loft and Who What Wear
Published on Monday, June 20, 2011 by caryn I just adore summer. The warmer weather means we can spend more time running, exploring, swimming, and sunning. The beginning of summer also means that it's time to trade the long sweaters and boots in for summer dresses and breezy tops. LOFT and Who What Wear have teamed up to bring you a fantastic Summer Wardrobe Sweepstakes and they are giving away a $1000 LOFT ... Read More » -
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S’mores, Camping, and Memory Making
Published on Saturday, June 18, 2011 by caryn With all of this talk about camping and S'mores, you're probably wondering when (or if) we're actually going to take the plunge. The hubby and I have indeed decided to take a camping trip this summer...with two small children...two very, small children. I'm so excited about creating these types of outdoor adventures with our family, and my goal is to provide some sp... Read More » -
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Neutrogena’s New Wet Skin Sunblock
Published on Sunday, June 5, 2011 by caryn This afternoon, my son and I had a wonderfully relaxing day together at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa! We lounged and splashed and generally enjoyed one of the first warmer days of the season in Southern California. Our summers in Southern California tend to start out mild with several days of June gloom, and by July and August we're scorching... Read More » -
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Summer at The Disneyland Resort Is Going to B...
Published on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 by caryn Summer at The Disneyland Resort is going to be incredible! I know that because this week, I headed over to both parks for a little preview. Thanks to my annual pass (and some friends on Twitter), I had an opportunity to ride The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure and Star Tours - The Adventures Continue at Disneyland. ... Read More » -
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Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer *Giveawa...
Published on Saturday, May 28, 2011 by caryn The winners for the screening are Michelle. L. and Adrienne G. The winner of the DVD prize pack is Steph. Congrats!!! With summer just around the corner, there is no shortage of popular, must-see films, particularly for families with young children. On June 10th, Relativity Media will release Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, a film based on the popular childr... Read More » -
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Get Local: Take a Ride on a Duffy Boat *Givea...
Published on Friday, May 13, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jennai. Congrats!! One of the best things about living in Southern California (apart from the weather) is our proximity to water. Before my husband and I had children, we made regular visits to our local beaches. These days it's a bit more challenging, particularly when combining sand, waves, and... Read More » -
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Quick and Easy Grilling Recipes *Giveaway*
Published on Friday, September 3, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Kimberly! Congrats! Surprisingly, we have nothing planned or scheduled this holiday weekend. I'm looking forward to catching up on the mundane and tackling some home projects. I think the most exciting thing we have planned is dinner with my parents. If you're planning on hosting a get toget... Read More » -
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Summer Parties With Fresh & Easy
Published on Monday, July 19, 2010 by caryn I recently told you about Fresh & Easy's healthy, affordable food choices for Summer barbecues. Last week, the market hosted a wine and appetizer tasting event at the SmogShoppe in Los Angeles. Wine expert Richard Wherry (who speaks better Spanish than I do) gave us tips on selecting and serving wines. Fresh & Easy offers 170 quality, affordable wines fro... Read More » -
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Summer Barbeques With Fresh & Easy
Published on Monday, July 12, 2010 by caryn Over the weekend, our June gloom lifted a bit and I was reminded that summer really is in full swing. One of the things I enjoy about summer is getting together with friends. My husband and I are foodies, so our get togethers usually include a diverse array of eats and treats. One of my favorite markets offers a variety of affordable, tasty foods to spice up su... Read More » -
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What’s Next at the Disneyland Resort?
Published on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by caryn Over the past few weeks, we've been making the most of our Disneyland annual passes before the summer season is in full swing. The resort is always bustling with newness and innovation, while still retaining it's history...it's familiarity. A few weeks ago, I attended the resorts media briefing and got a glimpse of what's to come. World of Color is drawing audie... Read More » -
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Summer Safety – Part 2
Published on Friday, July 2, 2010 by caryn Summer is my favorite season...despite the fact that temperatures can climb into the 100's in mid-July and August. Grilling with friends, lazy days at the beach... We have a ton of things planned this summer...and safety is at the forefront. Because I tend to be picky with food, and have a sensitive stomach, I'm always cognizant of food safety. I recently att... Read More » -
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Summer Safety – Part 1
Published on Friday, July 2, 2010 by caryn Our warm, lengthy summers mean plenty of time outdoors. With two littles to run after, safety is at the forefront of my mind. Every year, 4,200 people go to the emergency room for pool or spa-related injuries and more than 200,000 children under the age of 14 are treated for play set related injuries. My active 3 year old has had his share of minor bumps, scrape... Read More » -
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Make a Splash This Swimsuit Season
Published on Friday, July 2, 2010 by caryn Last week marked the beginning of summer, and with it came the warm Southern California weather I've been waiting for. I'm so excited about our summer plans...park days, beach days, trips to amusement parks and water parks...and a huge trip at the end of the summer. With all of the "water" activities we have planned, I have come to realize that the swimsuit is ine... Read More » -
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Camp Survival With Mabel’s Labels
Published on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 by caryn The official start to summer was last week, and many children will be heading off to camp. Once my son started school, I started labeling all of his clothes and shoes. I don't expect that a 3 year old will be able to keep up with his stuff, but I don't want to invest in new clothes, shoes, etc. should he lose them. Mabel's Labels is once again offering their Camp... Read More » -
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Ten Tips for Looking and Feeling Great This S...
Published on Sunday, June 20, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Erica C. Congrats! Summer is here, and while I'm looking forward to beach days and Disneyland nights, I'm not looking forward to wearing a swimsuit. My daughter was born exactly six months ago and I still have baby weight to shed. If you read my blog during that time in my life after my son was ... Read More » -
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Summer Stays at Residence Inn by Marriott
Published on Thursday, June 10, 2010 by caryn Between my husband's business travels, our annual trips to see family, and planned vacations, we stay in a lot of hotels. My husband frequently gets put up in the Marriott and on occasion, we've stayed at their Residence Inn properties (most recently, their San Diego property). If you have summer travel plans with your family, I recommend looking into Residence I... Read More » -
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Family Game Night
Published on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 by caryn I hope you're having a FAB summer! I spent the first part sick all day and all night, but thankfully, it's pretty much over (except the occasional bouts of nausea). Earlier this year we purchased a Nintendo Wii Entertainment System. I've primarily used it with the Wii Fit to lose weight up until I got pregnant with our second baby. However, there are soooo man... Read More »
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