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Play :: 12 Great Summer Activities
If you’re lucky enough to live where the weather’s warming up then you’ll soon have long hot summer days stretching out in front of you. Summer holidays are so much fun but it’s easy to run out of ideas for things to do. For those times when you need some inspiration, here are 12 great warm weather activities to keep you and your family busy this summer. 12 Great Summer Activities: When you feel like something sweet and cold to eat, try frozen fruit. Orange segments and frozen grapes make awesome snacks. For a great outdoors activity you can spread out over a number of days or weeks,…
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Disney’s Monsters University Storybook Review & Giveaway
We have watched the movie Monster’s Inc. no less than 20 times together as a family. I just love Sulley and Mike and especially Boo! This is such great movie that we are really looking forward to the sequel, Monster’s University, that showcases Sulley and Mike in college. What a funny premise! Well, in anticipation of this summer’s release of the Monsters, Inc. movie prequel, Monster’s University, Disney Publishing has a released a brand new app – Monsters University Storybook Deluxe! The fully animated interactive storybook is now available for $6.99 in the iTunes App Store for the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Mini and sheds new light on the story…
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Dove’s “Let’s Make Girls Unstoppable” Initiative
A few weeks back I attended the Mom 2.0 Summit at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Laguna Niguel. The setting was amazing with the ocean views and salt-watered breeze, but what impressed me the most about the event was the Dove’s “Let’s Make Girls Unstoppable” campaign. You might have seen the Dove commercials showcasing women of all sizes to stress the importance of women accepting themselves as they are. Well, their Dove Self-Esteem Project aims to start teaching this important message to our young girls and will focus on self-esteem programming with the support of Lisa Ling and Jess Weiner. Let’s Make Girls Unstoppable Initiative: Dove® is committed to creating a world where beauty is…
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Dwell :: Home Decor Ideas That Welcome Summer
Décor Ideas for Summer: Summer is finally around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than brightening up your home with some summery decorating ideas. While winter calls for darker, cozy tones, summer is a great excuse to add bright splashes and floral patterns to your home. Changing your décor doesn’t necessarily mean doing a complete overhaul—these few small changes can make a big difference to a room. Here are a few simple ideas to welcome summer into your home. Brighten Up Your Windows When the sun is shining, you want to reflect that sunny glow inside your home. A great way of doing this is to…
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Instagram of the Week:: Spot Paintings by Damien Hirst
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the PBS Kids annual meeting in Miami as part of their Mom Blogger Ambassador Program. It was a great experience and I loved to meet the people who are responsible for the great PBS Kids programs my daughter enjoys. The hotel we stayed in had this painting in the hallway and it literally stopped me in my tracks. Some of you might know I am obsessed with polka dots (I named my company Polka Dots Publishing) and I fell in love with this huge (42 x 42) art piece immediately. For me, polka dots are happy – and they immediately tap into…
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Fashion :: Your Own Online Shopper at ShoeDazzle
Prior to having my daughter I would say shopping was a hobby of mine. I found it to be relaxing and I enjoyed checking out the new styles for the seasons. One of my favorite things was to try to find bargains at Loehmans or Marshalls as I liked the hunt. It felt a bit like treasure hunting to me! Fast forward to present day, and it is sad but true, that I don’t have the time – or make the time – to shop much except for basics. But recently, I have felt it was time to put some effort into my day-to-day wardrobe and accessories. We all know how…
