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Crafts :: The Giving Plate

Thanksgiving is a week away and to avoid last minute shopping for gifts I am baking cookies to fill my giving plates. I love this original handmade gift for sharing life’s…

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November 18, 2015
Art, Awareness, Crafts, Creativity, DIY, Kids, Parenting, Slideshow

Crayons & Whimsy: Not Just A Blog For Teachers

    I was recently introduced to the blog Crayons & Whimsy. Written by kindergarten teacher Christy Donnelly, it is meant to be a resource for other teachers but there…

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April 22, 2014
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Tech :: The National PTA and LifeLock #ShareAwesome Campaign

Image courtesy of Flickr Sometimes I think about how much the world has changed in just the past five years.  My daughter was about two years old when the first…

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October 16, 2014
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    What’s Hot in Southern California :: November

    November 3, 2015 /

    Image courtesy of Time Out Los Angeles Los Angeles:   L.A. Zoo Lights, November 27th-January 3rd: https://www.lazoolights.org/   KCRW presents: Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host: Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes, and Anna Bass, November 7th, 7pm & 10pm https://events.kcrw.com/events/2015/11/7/three-acts-two-dancers-one-radio-host   LACMA: The Rain Room: November 1, 2015 – March 6, 2016: https://www.lacma.org/rainroom#landing     Orange County:   Image courtesy of Azulonapts A Year with Frog & Toad November 6th – 22nd, 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 plus South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa https://www.scr.org/theatre-for-young-audiences/theatre-for-young-audiences—frog-and-toad     The King’s Singers November 6th, 8pm Irvine Barclay Theater https://www.thebarclay.org/events-details.asp?n=explore-events&n1=view-events&n2=by-date&refId=8E607C21-9089-450A-B404-9A92F1616652   Image courtesy of Visit California Flamenco Dance en el Parque Orange County Great…

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    Shaun the Sheep Movie out on Blu-ray 11/24

    November 2, 2015 /

    “The best animated film of the year.” – Boston Herald    “Will delight kids and adults alike.” –  New York Post The Hilarious Family Film Arrives on Digital HD November 10 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment Available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand November 24   From Aardman, the producers of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit comes Shaun the Sheep Movie, a farm-tastic adventure for the whole family, arriving just in time for the holidays on Digital HD November 10 and Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on November 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Perfect for the young and young-at-heart, this “world-class winner” (Rolling…

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    Joy is in Season at Knott’s Merry Farm

    October 29, 2015 /

    JOY IS IN SEASON AT KNOTT’S MERRY FARM Live Entertainment, Spectacular Decorations And Festive Fun Nov. 21 – Jan. 3   This really the best time of year and one of my favorite places to visit during the holiday season is Knott’s Merry Farm.  If you grew up here in Southern California, Knott’s was the place to go throughout the year – especially during Halloween and Christmas.  It is so festive throughout the park and you are immediately start to get in the mood for some holiday cheer.  I know it puts a smile on our faces everytime we visit Knott’s during this time of year. Plus my daughter loves their roller coasters!  If you…

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    5 Fall Décor Ideas for Your Home

    October 29, 2015 /

      Check out the fun Fall Home Tours over at Jones Design Company.  This cute room was designed by Craftberry Bush   Fall season has finally arrived in Southern California and after several weeks of intensely warm weather. If you haven’t decorated your house yet, here are some of my favorite ideas.   More Fall décor tips found on Farmhouse 5540   Collect, recycle, reuse – don’t limit yourself and let your imagination play! Mother Nature offers so many natural treasures that are perfect to create a beautiful décor, no matter the style of your interior, from the famous pumpkins to all the fresh fruits available this season with their beautiful shapes…

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    Exploring the Outdoors with Your Kids

    October 27, 2015 /

      Raising Happy and Healthy Kids: What is the best way to keep our kids happy and healthy? Take them outside. Now do not get me wrong, this is not going to be some post about how our kids should never play video games (my daughter loves Minecraft) but we should not live in a society where it is considered a punishment for your kid if you take away the electronic devices and make them go outside to play.   Keep it Simple: A lot of times as parents we overthink things. What kind of craft should we do? What kind of game should we play? I need to set up…

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    Disney Pixar “The Good Dinosaur” Activity Sheets & Games

    October 27, 2015 /

        As a kid I was completely fascinated by dinosaurs.  It just seemed amazing to me that creatures that big once ruled the Earth! And then over time, poof!, they were gone.  I don’t think my mind at that time comprehended the damage an asteroid could do to our planet – and it stills seems pretty daunting don’t you think?  My daughter shares this love of dinosaurs and we are really excited to see the new Disney Pixar movie The Good Dinosaur out next month.   “The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs…

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