Holidays

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Guide

May 11, 2012
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Despite rarely jumping on the gift guide train, I evidently have quite a bit to say about Mother’s Day gifts this year. I have gift ideas for every “type” of mom, ones that are ageless and avoid going to the mall, and some that are last minute quick-print deals. Have I dropped hints about my own Mother’s Day gift yet? Surprisingly, no.

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Let Your Kids Decorate Your House For Easter With Peeps

March 31, 2012
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Many of you, like me, might struggling with what to do with your kids during spring break. I thought about creating my own fancy Peep flower arrangements, but then it occurred to me that La Jolla Girl just do it herself. I need to keep her busy while she’s out of school anyway. You might have Easter candy already in the house, however, here’s a short grocery list:

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Easy Valentine’s Day Pinterest Finds Kids Will Love

February 12, 2012
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This edition of Weekend Pinterest focuses on Valentine’s Day. These are very simple ideas that may be useful for your kid’s class Valentine’s Day party or just help make his or her day a little more special. Heart-shaped Fruit Bringing fruit to the school party? Or perhaps you want to spruce up your kid’s lunch? This is super easy with cookie cutters. Source: parents.com via La Jolla Mom on Pinterest DIY Valentine’s Day Cards Cut [...]

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Easy Santa Claus Cupcakes

December 12, 2011
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These Santa Claus cupcakes are easy enough for your kids to do. I looked at loads of other recipes that were labor intensive, but ultimately developed these based on what I already had in the pantry. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to break out the cake decorating kit this season.

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How To Choose A Christmas Tree

November 28, 2011
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I just read an article that suggested that my method of selecting a Christmas tree is totally wrong. So, I did some research since we’re about to head to the Christmas tree lot. Here is pretty much every tip on the internet I found regarding how to choose a fresh, already cut Christmas tree. The Snap Test If you’re considering a fir tree, take a green needle from the tree and bend it between your [...]

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Orangutan Friendly Sustainable Palm Oil Halloween Candy List

October 30, 2011
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As we are preparing for Halloween, the environmental impact of candy did not cross my mind until I saw a tweet from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. They have put together a guide for consumers who might be concerned about conservation and deforestation due to non-sustainable palm oil production in Malaysia and Indonesia. Palm oil is a very common ingredient in candy. This list has companies who are committed to using certified sustainable palm oil. Before [...]

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