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More Holiday Toy Recommendations from Geppetto’s

December 14, 2010
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I had the opportunity to talk with Geppetto’s La Jolla toy expert, Molly, and snap some photos of the toys she loves. As my nephew is arriving any day now, we started with popular toys for younger kids and progressed older. Geppetto’s carries toys that you don’t always see in larger toys stores and is my go to place when I don’t already have a gift in mind from someone. Earlyears Click-a-Pic Camera (photo above): [...]

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Cute Kid’s Yoga Mats and More

June 28, 2010
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I’ve quit using my Wii during times when La Jolla Girl is home.  She gets a bit crazy when the Wii comes out because she loves it and pitches a mini fit when it’s time to turn it off (we’re working on this part).  I’d love to periodically do some yoga.  She tries to do it with me, but has taken to hogging my mat.  I use My Fitness Coach for yoga currently, but am [...]

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Two Toys That Help Teach Young Kids About Feelings

June 14, 2010
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La Jolla Girl just turned three and has pretty strong verbal skills.  I thought it would be nice if she could tell me how she’s feeling in lieu of crying in frustration. I’d been meaning to buy her a Kimochi doll for some time.  First, Kimochi (pronounced KEY-MO-CHEE) means “feeling” in Japanese. Each Kimochi plush doll comes with a pocket where kids can tuck one of 3 small pillows that have a feeling printed on [...]

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Kids and Nail Polish – What is the “Appropriate” Age?

May 25, 2010
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I‘m wondering what the answer to this question is.  Or what you all think because there isn’t a right or wrong answer.  I even looked up the definition of toddler because it occurred to me at 3, La Jolla Girl might not be one anymore, technically.  If you’re curious, they say a toddler is between the ages of 1-3 years old.  Anyway…. Today, I went into NuboNau in the Carlsbad Forum to grab another tube [...]

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Olea Essence Natural Skin and Baby Care at Whole Foods

January 25, 2010
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Olive oil has been used for thousands of years to heal, replenish and moisturize skin. It’s a highly effective moisturizer because it  resembles skin’s natural oils. I hadn’t seen too many olive oil based skin care products, until I was contacted by Olea Essence. Olea Essence is carried by Whole Foods, and since I shop there I was game to try it.  Olea Essence sent me an assorted sample pack. A little bit about Olea Essence:  They use [...]

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Jumpstart Pet Rescue: A Wii Game for Young Kids

January 18, 2010
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La Jolla Girl loves “playing” our Wii. She’s so young that other than a handful of Wii Fit games, there isn’t anything she’s coordinated enough to play. Jumpstart Pet Rescue is a game for 3-6 year olds. La Jolla Girl has always been a little advanced for her age, so I agreed to have them send us a complimentary copy to try.  It arrived a few months ago when she was a little over 2.5 [...]

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