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Join us on an Adventure with Tomorrowland’s and Aladdin Imagineers!
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” -Walt Disney For years I have been secretly hoping I’d be invited to attend a Disney media event and dreams do come true as this past week I was asked to attend the Tomorrowland, Aladdin and Disney Movies Anywhere Media Event. I hope you’ll join us as we share our interviews with a group of inspiring ‘Disney Dreamers,’ from filmmakers, talent and entrepreneurs to imagineers and an award winning chef who embody Walt Disney’s legacy of creativity, optimism and innovation. Some of the talent we will be speaking with include Brad Bird, Director of Tomorrowland (and The Incredibles and…
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The Most Rewarding Travel Experience Ever – Helping the Syrian Refugees in Turkey
My travel article this time will focus on a special type of travel that has changed my family in the most profound way and has been the most rewarding travel experience we have ever had – volunteering where it is desperately needed. As you probably know, my family travels full-time and are always wanting to experience new places and adventures. Our original travel plans for September had included extensive travel throughout Romania and Portugal – two countries we had yet to explore as a family. However, when we heard the news about the terrible refugee crisis in Turkey, we changed our plans and headed straight to Bodrum, Turkey to help…
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Interview with Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden: A Lifelong Educator
Dr. Jill Biden poses with a digital picture frame with rotating photos taken by young photographers from the National Geographic Kids My Shot photo community at the Vice President’s Residence, in Washington, D.C., May 13, 2015. White House Photo by David Lienemann This week the National Geographic Kids Insiders group had a chance to speak to the Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden about her support with My Shots and the import role parents and educators play in inspiring children to learn about the world around them. It was such a treat to speak to her and hear her enthusiasm for teachers (she has been a teacher for over three decades now) and…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
Have I mentioned that I was a vegetarian for many years before I became pregnant with my daughter? Well, that all changed about 9 weeks into the pregnancy. I was seriously having dreams about steak and hamburgers and it got to the point where I called my husband from a steakhouse one night as he was leaving work. My “come meet me for dinner at the bar I am about to order a steak” caught him a bit off-guard to say the least! Apparently, my little Kate was needing some protein! The entire pregnancy was like that and one of our absolute favorite steakhouses to go to is Flemings Prime…
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The Art of Letting Go
Yesterday I was reminded of what a tough job parents have and knowing when to hold our kids tight and knowing when to let them try new things. On the way back from visiting my brother in San Clemente we drove up the coast and stopped off at a beach that we use to spend a lot of time at when my husband and I were dating. My parents had rented a gorgeous home along the coast in Laguna Beach years ago and when I came back from living in Japan I stayed with them for a couple months. My husband and I have been good friends since high school…
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Dandelion Moms 3rd Birthday Giveaway!
Our birthday banner was created by the talented Fernandez Design team. It does seem hard to believe that three years have gone by since we launched dandelion moms! The years have flown by and we have seen such love and support. This community of dandelion moms have shared their journeys and touched us in ways that will be treasured always. We so appreciate all of your support and want to celebrate all of you by hosting a giveaway with some of our favorite products! Good Luck and thank you again! Dexton Kids Dexton Kids offer the best teepee’s around! We received one of their teepee’s from my mother last Christmas…