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How to Treat Poison Oak or Poison Ivy
Handling Poison Ivy and Poison Oak on Small Children When your baby is old enough to start playing outside, you’ll probably be excited to take her to the park or even out to the woods. For the most part, this is great exposure to a new learning environment. As a first time mom, you’re probably quite cautious as it is. Even being cautious though, your child will eventually encounter poison ivy or poison oak. For the most part, poison ivy and poison oak are simple to treat. But you need to keep certain things in mind as you provide treatment. Most of the time, your child will be…
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In the Spotlight :: Pirate’s Dinner Adventure
We were invited to see the new Pirate’s Dinner Adventure in Buena Park yesterday and had an absolute blast! I have wanted to see the show for many years now but haven’t had a chance to go. My daughter invited a friend who also loves pirates and the look on both of their faces the entire show was really too much fun. We arrived early and were fortunate to have a quick tour by Celeste who has worked there for over 8 years. She recommended we watch the pre-show and we sat in a large room with a bar as the stage. The pre-show was a precursor of what…
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Parenting :: Tips for Parents of First-Time Teen Drivers
It is the day that every teen dreams about and every parent dreads. It typically starts with your teen slipping enthusiastically behind the wheel of your car and often ends with your heart beating wildly in your chest after enduring a grueling and often jerky ride. It is the first day that your teen can drive. It also happens to be one of the best times to set some rules and expectations for your child’s future use of the car. Set Expectations It is important to stress to your teen that driving a car is not a right, but a privilege that she earns by obeying the laws…
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Recipes :: 5 Easy and Fun Snacks for School
It has been interesting to see what my daughter actually eats from the lunch I pack her for school. Some days she will eat everything and on other days, I find she made a trip to the cafeteria for a somewhat healthy treat. A few weeks ago, she ran up to me at pickup and apologized for not eating the sandwich I packed her. In her words “Mom, I am very sorry I didn’t eat the lunch you packed me, but on accident, I went into the cafeteria and somehow a box of Coco Puffs fell onto my tray and I also grabbed some milk. Oh! Did you know that when you…
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Image of the Day
Underwater rooms are places that sometimes only exist in our wildest of fantasies, but more and more in this day and age these rooms (and entire hotels) are becoming a reality made possible by architects and designers globally. Read more at: https://inthralld.com/?s=underwater+spaces Photo courtesy of: https://inthralld.com/?s=underwater+spaces Inspiring installations from Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama using infinity mirror walls. You can see more of her amazing work at: https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/past/2011/yayoi_kusama_look_now,_see_forever 8/26/2013 Image of the Day: Photography by UK based photographer Suzi Marshall. I love this image as it reminds me of sitting in a beach house, looking out at the ocean and writing down your thoughts, ideas and dreams… You…
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