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7 Comfy and Fashionable Fall Outfit Ideas
The first few days of November have been heavenly in Southern California! Yes, it would appear our horrible seven month heat wave has finally taken a turn. When I pulled out my riding boots the other day I was doing the happy dance all over the house. I told my husband it is a glorious day when the boots come out! In my excitement I selected these comfortable fall outfits that would look great this fall season. Comfortable + Fashionable = a happy mom! Get a Pair of Converse: Or you any cute pair of comfortable tennis shoes. And I am still seeing army jackets this fall season as well. This would be…
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The PicCollage App and HP Help Create Memories
Last year I heard from a friend who is pretty tech savvy about this really cool app that lets you create fun collages from your photographs. I was looking for an easy way to create cards and quotes from photographs I had taken. The PicCollage app is really easy to use and this is coming from someone not particularly that tech savvy! I made this one from a day at the beach. There are over 100 million people who use PicCollage to combine photos, Youtube videos, funky fonts, sassy stickers and cute cutouts to create the prettiest collages you’ll ever see on a mobile device. They have stickers from Sanrio and LA-based independent designer, Sara…
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How Parties Affect Children’s Cognitive Development
Children absolutely love birthday parties, especially if they are the ones who are celebrating and inviting all their friends. However, their purpose is not just having fun, blowing some candles and eating delicious cake – these are influencing children’s cognitive development more than anyone could imagine. Here are some main reasons that parents should take into consideration when trying to decide whether to throw a birthday party for their children or not. Trust us – you won’t regret if you choose to do it! Showing Love Many parents spend a lot of time working away from home, which is why they are not with their children as much time…
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8 Suggestions For Raising Eco-Friendly Children
That favorite expression of toddlerhood conjures up memories of fist pounding and shoe kicking tantrums. Whether you were in the grocery store aisle or in the sandbox at the local park, it is stressful and disheartening for parents to witness this self-centeredness. However, like most childhood stages, this eventually passes and leads to wonderful opportunities to raise eco-friendly children who are compassionate about others and the environment. By starting in our homes and working with our children, we can implement simple measures and begin instilling techniques to raise awareness about stewardship in relation to our planet. This helps our youth grasp the impact we have on our environment and,…
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Adobe PhotoShop Elements Bring Your Photographs to Life
Taking Photography to the next level with Elements Photoshop One of my goals this year is to learn more about photography. Last year my husband gave me a nice Nikon camera to get started and I have to admit I have taken my time learning how to use it properly. But I am determined to take some classes and watch the tutorial DVD they provided with the camera. I mean, really, I am in the world of blogging I need to take the best pictures possible. When I see pretty pictures they just make me happy. I think that is why I am a bit obsessed with Pinterest and Instagram. What about…
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The Right to Vote and Women in Government
Carey Mulligan (left) stars as Maud Watts and Anne-Marie Duff (right) stars as Violet Miller in director Sarah Gavron’s SUFFRAGETTE, a Focus Features release. Credit: Steffan Hill / Focus Features Do you remember the first time you voted? I remember I was in college and felt so grown up that I was actually voting! Below is a special video called #MyFirstTime where celebs such as the Suffragette filmmakers and star Carey Mulligan, Kathy Baker (The Age Of Adaline, Edward Scissorhands), Trieste Kelly Dunn (“The Good Wife,” “Banshee”), Rosanna Scotto (WNYW Anchor), and more recall the first time they ever voted. It is a right that many women (and men) lost their lives to gain and one we shouldn’t take for…
