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Parenting :: Tips to Help Families Celebrate the Seasons Together
The holidays can mean BIG stress for little ones, just as they can for adults – from changes in the daily routine to family squabbles and more. To help keep the season running smoothly for everyone, Angela Santomero, creator and executive producer of top-rated preschool series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and a child development expert for more than 20 years – as well as a mom herself, has some terrific tips to share. We had a chance to interview Ms. Santomero, and I love how she combines her knowledge of childhood development to create outstanding shows for our children to enjoy and learn from. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood offers…
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Latest & Greatest :: Sofia the First: The Floating Palace App
Sofia the First and her friends are back in an all new Story Theater app from Disney Publishing – Sofia the First: The Floating Palace. This undersea adventure introduces a brand new Sofia story and allows kids to create their own stories in the popular Puppet Theater. The app is based on the first-ever “Sofia the First” primetime special, “Sofia the First: The Floating Palace,” which premiered on Sunday, November 24 (7:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The special, in which Sofia is magically transformed into a mermaid, features an appearance by Princess Ariel from “The Little Mermaid,” voiced by Disney Legend Jodi Benson who reprises her iconic role…
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Planet Beauty to Host an Event Benefiting the OC Chapter of JDRF
Planet Beauty to Host an Evening Filled with Benefaction and Beauty Benefiting The Orange County Chapter of JDRF! Last week my daughter and I walked into the new Planet Beauty store in The Bluffs shopping center in Newport to kill some time before her dentist appointment. I had to get some face cream and she of course was having a good ‘ol time making herself up which entailed eye shadow under her eyes so she looked like a football player. I had a chance to talk with the nice girls who work there and they told me about an upcoming event they are hosting that will benefit The Orange County…
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One of My Favorite Restaurants in the World :: The Palace Grill
One of my favorite places in the world is Santa Barbara, California. There are many reasons why I love this city and dream of someday moving up there to retire. It is centered right alongside the coast and even Oprah purchased a house there (an estate I should say). My husband went to college in Santa Barbara and when we were deciding where we wanted to get married he recommended Santa Barbara. Luckily for me, he knew what place to stay at, where to get married (the Santa Barbara Courthouse), and even knew where he wanted to have our wedding reception at. He raved about a place called The Palace which…
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Christmas Travel Ideas that Your Family Can Experience Together
Sometimes the gift of experience is better for your kids than material things they will use once or twice. Instead of spending money on expensive toys this holiday, put the money toward a family vacation. Australia: Photo by Hai Linh Truong via Wikimedia Commons Looking to enjoy summer weather in the winter on what many might consider an once-in-a-lifetime trip? Then think about booking a trip to the land down under— Australia. Because Australia is located in the southern hemisphere, it is enjoying its summer in December. So you can hit some of Sydney’s beaches or take your kids to look for fairy penguins on…
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Fashion :: Winter Hat Trends 2013
I love hats! I know I mentioned that I love coats and boots in several of my posts… but I am seeing more and more hats being worn by both men and women and I love it! My husband on the other hand, is not a big fan of seeing men wearing Fedora hats and thinks they look better on women than men, but I personally say bring back the days of women and men wearing stylish hats. Disneyland even makes some cute fedora hats and I purchased one on our last trip because I forgot to bring one to the park. I love the contrast polka dots and stripes…
