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Recipes :: Christmas Cookies That Will Delight!
OLAF Christmas Cookies: I don’t think anything could be more fun than these OLAF cookies made from the very creative Suz at Suz Daily! Recipe found on Suz Daily. Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies: These look so yummy and so pretty – they would make a great homemade gift to those who love holiday cookies (isn’t that most of us?). Yummy recipe found on Recipe Girl who has over 2,600 recipes she shares! Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies: These look absolutely amazing and I think I could eat the whole tray! I love how simple the design is but they look so tasty! Recipe created by the very…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: Rancho Bernardo Inn
A few weeks back I had the chance to stay at the lovely Rancho Bernardo Resort Inn in San Diego for a night. I must say it is one of my favorite new places to stay! The resort is really laid-back yet has all the amenities you need – like a wonderful spa, amazing golf course, beautiful fountains throughout, outdoor fireplaces, and the food is quite good. After spending some time laying by the pool I came back to my room to find a plate filled with chocolate chip cookies and milk. Talk about great service. I felt so spoiled eating my cookie and drinking my milk but oh,…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: ELF THE MUSICAL
The New York Times says that ELF is “A SPLASHY, PEPPY, SUGAR-SPRINKLED HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT!” ELF THE MUSICAL WILL PLAY RIVERSIDE, CA FRI, DECEMBER 5 AND SAT, DECEMBER 6 AT THE FOX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TWO SHOWS ONLY! Every year our family watches the movie ELF, featuring Will Farrell. This is one of our absolute favorite movies and we have been known to watch it all year long. Any time we need a good laugh, this is go-to movie to watch. So when I heard about ELF THE MUSICAL, I jumped at the chance to see it on stage here in Southern California! We are excited to…
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The Mini Boden Fall Clothing Line is Perfect Anytime
Images courtesy of Photographer Beatta Bosworth. We had a chance to try out some of Mini Boden’s Fall Clothing Line this past week with a photo shoot of my daughter and two of her best buddies who she has grown up with since she was 18 months old. They had a blast modeling for us and I love how Mini Boden clothes are great for anytime and for any event. They have a great selection of play clothes that will stand the test of time. Another bonus is if you have a couple children, they can be passed along and hand-me-downs won’t feel so much like hand-me-downs! That is one of…
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5 Holiday Shopping Don’ts
Image courtesy of Flickr Black Friday is still two weeks away but the holiday shopping season is already underway as retailers begin pushing early-bird doorbusters. Recently, I came across advertisements promoting ”Black Friday Prices Now” at Home Depot offering huge savings on appliances and “Black Friday Liquidation” deals at Overstock.com on jewelry, gadgets and more. Though the recent flurry of sales certainly helps you save money on gifts and other holiday needs, being bombarded by an overwhelming number of tempting discounts when you’re not prepared can lead to bad buying decisions.. Before you get seduced by all the pre-holiday sales, study up on these shopping don’ts to prep your shopping strategy and…
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Survey Finds 96% of Parents Believe Apps are Beneficial
Image courtesy of Flickr When I released my first storybook app through PicPocket Books back in January 2010, the app industry was really in it’s infancy stage. Fast forward to 2014 and we are seeing literally hundreds of thousands of children’s games and book apps ready to be downloaded. But the problem for many busy parents is knowing which ones are worth your time and money. There are so many to choose from! But luckily we have resources like Moms With Apps. Last month I wrote about what they offer and how to search their free website. I really like that they categorize the apps so it is really…
