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Parenting :: Planting Seeds
photo by Stacie Isabella Turk/Ribbonhead.com The child’s thinking is neither more limited nor inferior to that of an adult. It is different. The child thinks with feelings and not with the intellect. That is why communication is so complicated. And speaking with children is a difficult art. ~ Janus Korczak Beliefs are potent seeds that, once planted, grow roots quickly and become part of the long-term fabric of the psyche. Sometimes a child’s beliefs about him/herself get planted without our realizing it and much like being a (fake) redhead (take it from this one,) it is the hardest color to get and the hardest color to get rid…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: The VamPirates Show in Buena Park
This past weekend my husband and I attended the Vampirates show with my daughter and her friend. It might sound scary but they just loved it! They combined pirates and vampires to create the Vampirates show with some amazing stunts, aerial performances, sword fighting and even a Haka dance! Here is a description of the show: Come celebrate at Treasure Bay’s Annual Masquerade Ball with vampire hunters Randolph & Kate. They are there to forewarn the costume-clad guests of the dangers lurking in the haunted Secret Cove. Unfortunately, their cries of despair go unheard, as Captain Sebastian the Black and his horde of Vampire Pirates crash the Ball and…
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Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest Airs October 28th
We love Curious George! And we love Halloween! So we are so excited to tell you about the first ever CURIOUS GEORGE Halloween special – CURIOUS GEORGE: A Halloween Boo Fest. The PBS Kids one-hour special celebrates curiosity, friendship and trying new things, all while providing safe and family-friendly holiday entertainment. CURIOUS GEORGE: A Halloween Boo Fest features three original songs, including “It’s Halloween Today,” sung by Pat Monahan, the lead singer of Train. As part of this multiplatform event, CURIOUS GEORGE will also feature a new game for web and mobile and new streaming video content this October. And make sure to check out the PBS Kids website for…
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Warner Brothers Spook-Tacular Blog App Review & Giveaway
Warner Brothers has just released their Spook-Tacular Blog App and your family can take their Quiz to find figure out what type of Spooky Family Are You! Do you like candy and costumes or do you all go pumpkin-carving crazy! I think our family might be a bit of both! Plus you can download the Spook-Tacular Story Time PDF. Halloween is not Halloween without a spooky story time! So download their PDF, make a copy for everyone, sit in a circle and everyone can craft their own spooky tale! What do you think is the best part about Halloween? The pumpkin carving? The costumes? The free candy (this might be what my daughter…
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Fashion :: Transpire Summer Dresses into Fall Outfits
Many of you know by now about my obsession with coats (and did I mention boots?). Unfortunately the weather here in southern California is anything but wintery! So I have been wearing my summer dresses and turning them into early fall outfits. Lately, I have been really enjoying wearing dresses for several reasons. 1) they are easy to wear 2) you look pulled together (even if you don’t feel like it) and 3) if you pair it with some boots and a light sweater they can be worn into early fall. I have found some wonderful lightweight dresses at our local resale boutique for next to nothing and plan to add the new…
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Blended Family: Create Your Own Holiday Traditions
The Stepfamily Foundation states that more than 50 percent of the families in the United States are either re-coupled or remarried households. No one likes change, but with a blended family, change is inevitable. If you have a blended family, you know how difficult the holidays can be. The majority of households have their own holiday traditions, so when two families merge, challenges typically arise. While it is important to hold on to traditions that are already in place, your blended family should make new holiday traditions together. Mix it Up Dealing with contradicting family rituals and changing visitation schedules can add even more stress to the…
