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3 Ways To Entertain Your Kids This Weekend
Much of the country is cold and covered with snow right now, but here in Southern California, we’re blessed with plenty of sunshine. Thanks to beautiful weather and a location that provides endless possibilities, there are oceans of adventures to embark on. Wherever you are, here are a few ways you can entertain your kids this weekend. Take the train – Or the Metro. Los Angeles has a growing number of Metro Rail trains that transport riders around the city and surrounding areas. Take the Metro Red or Purple rail lines to the Pershing Square Station and walk to the Angels Flight Railway at 351 South Hill Street.…
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Ask the Doctor :: What lab tests are best to determine my heart health?
Image Courtesy of Flickr Ask the Doctor: Question: I’m thinking I should talk to my doctor about my heart. Do you recommend any labs I might ask to be done? Below are a few lab tests that I suggest to my patients; however, but I always remind my patients that blood tests are not the determining factors for your risk of heart disease – your lifestyle habits are equally as important at if not more important, so be sure to talk to your doctor about optimizing your everyday health. On a side note: I usually encourage my patients to do yearly lab work that covers the basics- complete blood count, …
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Fun Ideas for a Disney-themed Party!
Next week we are throwing a Disney Side party for some of my daughter’s friends. I am really excited to be working with Disney and Mom Select on this campaign that encourages people of all ages to tap into their Disney Side. You know the big kid that is inside all of us. Just some of us need to be reminded to be goofy from time to time (or all the time if you have kids) and leave work behind and enjoy yourself! Here are some fun ideas to incorporate into your own Disney-inspired party! Just love the ideas people come up with – like the Mickey Mouse Oreo cookies by…
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Keeping it Simple
The other day my daughter and I were at the grocery store and she wanted me to buy her this shiny red ball. I figured if a $1.00 ball could make her day – why not?! There is something about a shiny red ball that brings back memories of childhood. As we were walking back to our car, I captured her playing with it and she had the biggest smile on her face. It made me think about how children have such a gift of staying and being in the moment. Here she was playing with this red ball like it was the best present she has ever…
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Giveaway :: Warner Brothers Releases Valentine’s Day Blog App
February is the one month of the year where everyone has love on their minds! It’s can be romantic, it can be love for your children or parents or you could just be a movie lover! Whatever you love, this February Warner Bros. has you covered with some amazing DVDs perfect for the whole family! If you’re a love lorn poet, there’s the Peanuts Collection! If you want to smother your significant other with kisses we have the Looney Tunes Pepe Le Pew Collection, and if you want to solve some madcap mystery, I’ll bet Scooby-Doo is the one for you! Enjoy the new Warner Brothers Valentine’s Day Blog…
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Play :: St.Patrick’s Day Gifts and Crafts
St.Patrick’s Day is one of our favorite holidays around our house. Never mind that most of us are predominately Irish (with a little Scottish, German, Hungarian and English mixed in). Regardless if you have any Irish blood in yer genes – this is a really fun holiday to celebrate! Here are some fun crafts and gifts you can hand to friends, teachers and family on St. Patrick’s Day. Fingerprint Art: I just love using my daughter’s fingerprints to create art. And this gift tag is just too cute and really easy to make! To read how to make your own leprechaun go to Spoonful. They have some really fun…
