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		<title>La Jolla BevMo! Wine Expert 5 Cent Sale Picks</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>La Jolla Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you may remember from last week&#8217;s Wine Wednesday post, the first BevMo! 5 cent wine sale of 2012 is going on right now, featuring over 100 wines with a rating of 90 points or above and 15 different varietals from 11 different countries. Last week, wine picks from the Encinitas BevMo! were featured. This week, John Bogdan of the La Jolla BevMo! store is here with his wine picks. How long have you been [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>As you may remember from last week&#8217;s <a href="http://lajollamom.com/category/wine-wednesdays/" target="_blank">Wine Wednesday</a> post, the first BevMo! 5 cent wine sale of 2012 is going on right now, featuring over 100 wines with a rating of 90 points or above and 15 different varietals from 11 different countries. Last week, wine picks from the <a href="http://lajollamom.com/2012/02/bevmo-5-cent-sale-wine/" target="_blank">Encinitas BevMo!</a> were featured. This week, John Bogdan of the La Jolla BevMo! store is here with his wine picks.<span id="more-16561"></span></p>
<h2>How long have you been a wine specialist?</h2>
<p>8 years</p>
<h2>How long have you been at BevMo!</h2>
<p>8 years</p>
<h2>Favorite part of your job at BevMo!</h2>
<p>Experiencing new wines &amp; sharing them with our customers.</p>
<h2>5 cent sale Red Wine Pick</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?D=vigilance&amp;Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&amp;Dx=mode%2bmatchall&amp;Ntk=All&amp;Nty=1&amp;Ntt=vigilance&amp;N=0&amp;ProductID=33086" target="_blank">Vigilance Red Blend</a> (Cimarron &#8217;09, sale price is $10.02 per bottle). Great everyday style wine that can go with almost any food. A Zin based wine with Cab, Merlot and Petite Sirah. Very smooth, excellent fruit, medium body and nice finish. Think BBQ with this one.</p>
<h2>5 cent sale White Wine Pick</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=34439" target="_blank">Main and Geary Pinot Grigio</a> (sale price is $6.52 per bottle!). Excellent white for light Fish or Chicken dishes. Crisp and clean, well balanced and consistent throughout.</p>
<h2>Tell us about what wines you love?</h2>
<p>I like the hidden secrets and jewels found in our end of vintage line. You can find excellent older vintages that are hard to find and with a savings of 20-40% off. I like almost all RED wines from most countries.</p>
<p>So, readers, is there a wine you&#8217;ve purchased at BevMo lately that you like? I bought both of the above wines and pick them up tomorrow. Will let you know how they taste.</p>
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		<title>Document Your Travels (And Decorate Your House) By Collecting Vintage Luggage Labels</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>La Jolla Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that we are no longer expats, one way that I keep those travel memories alive is by collecting vintage luggage labels. They are easily framed and displayed throughout our house. My husband and I happen to like the vibrant colors and retro-look that some of them have. Here&#8217;s a little bit about them, what we look out for and where we buy them. Short History Of Luggage Labels Luggage labels are from what is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a class="post_image_link" href="http://lajollamom.com/2012/02/travel-vintage-luggage-labels-tags/" title="Permanent link to Document Your Travels (And Decorate Your House) By Collecting Vintage Luggage Labels"><img class="post_image alignnone remove_bottom_margin" src="http://lajollamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Vintage-Luggage-Label-Peninsula-Hotel.jpg" width="620" height="414" alt="Vintage Luggage Label Peninsula Hotel Document Your Travels (And Decorate Your House) By Collecting Vintage Luggage Labels"  title="Document Your Travels (And Decorate Your House) By Collecting Vintage Luggage Labels" /></a>
</p><p>Now that we are no longer expats, one way that I keep those <a href="http://lajollamom.com/category/travel/" target="_blank">travel</a> memories alive is by collecting vintage luggage labels. They are easily framed and displayed throughout our house. My husband and I happen to like the vibrant colors and retro-look that some of them have. Here&#8217;s a little bit about them, what we look out for and where we buy them.<span id="more-16543"></span></p>
<h2>Short History Of Luggage Labels</h2>
<p>Luggage labels are from what is considered the golden age of travel, roughly the 1900s &#8211; 1950s. Labels existed prior to that, but they didn&#8217;t have the same look or use. They are actually stickers used to advertise the hotels. Hotel bellhops and other airline luggage handlers would apply these stickers to passenger trunks and suitcases. Today, they are highly collectible, especially those designed by certain artists.</p>
<h2>What We Look For</h2>
<p>Though I really could go overboard with all of the designs, we typically buy:</p>
<ul>
<li>Airlines we&#8217;ve flown.</li>
<li>Hotels we&#8217;ve stayed in.</li>
<li>Hotels we&#8217;ve been to.</li>
</ul>
<p>Luckily, a lot of hotels we&#8217;ve stayed at are rich with history and have been around long enough to have a vintage luggage labels. The <a href="http://lajollamom.com/2011/04/raffles-hotel-singapore-sling-recipe/" target="_blank">Raffles Hotel in Singapore</a> (link opens to the recipe for their famous Singapore Sling) has numerous vintage luggage labels, for example. I kept my eye open for exactly the one I wanted and snapped it up the second I saw it for sale.</p>
<h2>Where To Buy Them</h2>
<p>There are many copies floating around the internet. If you are looking for the real thing, I would suggest you contact a dealer. I did buy two labels on Ebay from dealers with a lot of positive feedback. My favorite dealer is called <a href="http://www.picturethiscollection.com/home/main/page1/" target="_blank">Picture This</a>, but in Hong Kong. They do ship overseas if you see something in their catalog that you like. Their labels are in perfect condition and they have enough expertise to authenticate them. The 1930s Peninsula Hotel label in the photo above is from there. I paid about $205 for it, but have paid less for others.</p>
<h2>Displaying Luggage Labels</h2>
<p>They look better in real life, seriously.<br />
<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-16545" title="Vintage Luggage Labels" src="http://lajollamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Vintage-Luggage-Tags.jpg" alt="Vintage Luggage Tags Document Your Travels (And Decorate Your House) By Collecting Vintage Luggage Labels" width="620" height="414" /><br />
I have them in simple Pottery Barn frames, however, I just found out that their plexiglass still lets in some UV rays so I need to swap them out for higher quality frames. The simple black frames do allow the vibrant colors to pop.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not a fancy idea, but looking at these labels make me happy and reminds me of our travels. You may want to consider this idea if you love to travel and enjoy filling your walls with memories. Buying authentic vintage travel posters is another topic that I&#8217;ll tackle shortly.</p>
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		<title>Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches &#8211; Choosing A Lunch Box</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>La Jolla Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I sometimes have a picky eater on my hands. In order to expand her willingness to allow healthier food into her lunch box, I&#8217;ve started making quick kids bento lunches, which also puts my random Japanese dollar store finds above to good use. They take a little bit more effort than the standard PB&#38;J, but I keep it to under 15 minutes, usually less. Buying the right kids bento lunch box helps immensely so here [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>I sometimes have a picky eater on my hands. In order to expand her willingness to allow healthier food into her lunch box, I&#8217;ve started making quick kids bento lunches, which also puts my random Japanese dollar store finds above to good use. They take a little bit more effort than the standard PB&amp;J, but I keep it to under 15 minutes, usually less. Buying the right kids bento lunch box helps immensely so here are the ones we either own or considered buying. Most are eco-friendly.<span id="more-16499"></span></p>
<h2>Laptop Lunches</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZWL7P2/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003ZWL7P2"><img src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ASIN=B003ZWL7P2&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" align="LEFT" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" /></a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=lajomo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B003ZWL7P2" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" width="1" height="1" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" /> There are many different options when it comes to Laptop Lunches. This set is a little bit more expensive than other options at around $40, however, it&#8217;s been worth every penny. It is very easy to use the containers on the inside or leave them out to make room for a big sandwich. La Jolla Girl is almost 5 years old and doesn&#8217;t have trouble opening the containers. We did practice opening the main container that fits inside the padded bag and houses the smaller ones. The <a href="http://www.laptoplunches.com" target="_blank">Laptop Lunches website</a> has more color and pattern choices than Amazon does.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RJ8DCW/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004RJ8DCW"><img src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ASIN=B004RJ8DCW&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" align="LEFT" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" /></a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=lajomo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B004RJ8DCW" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" width="1" height="1" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" />If you choose Laptop Lunches, you will need to make absolutely sure that you pack a leak proof drink container. La Jolla Girl&#8217;s cubby isn&#8217;t tall enough for her lunch box to stand up straight, so it often lays horizontally. So far, we&#8217;ve had great luck with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RJ8DCW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004RJ8DCW">12oz Klean Kanteen</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=lajomo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B004RJ8DCW" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" width="1" height="1" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" />. It fits into a netted pocket on the side of her Laptop Lunchbox. Klean Kanteen comes in multiple colors and is also easy to clean, though sometimes she has trouble taking off the protective cap. Retail price varies between $14.95 &#8211; $18.95.</p>
<h2>Easy Lunchboxes</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UIRUJ2/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004UIRUJ2"><img src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ASIN=B004UIRUJ2&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" align="LEFT" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" /></a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=lajomo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B004UIRUJ2" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" width="1" height="1" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UIRUJ2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004UIRUJ2">EasyLunchboxes </a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=lajomo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B004UIRUJ2" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" width="1" height="1" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" /> is BPA free and gets good reviews. It&#8217;s not completely leak-proof, so liquids like berry juice can escape. It&#8217;s a more economical option and since kids don&#8217;t eat too much, it&#8217;s enough space for a lunch. You can even put it in a cute re-usable bag. It&#8217;s hard to beat a set of 4 for $13.95.</p>
<h2>Kotobuki Panda</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00200L840/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00200L840"><img src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ASIN=B00200L840&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" align="LEFT" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" /></a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=lajomo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00200L840" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" width="1" height="1" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" />I bought the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00200L840/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00200L840">Kotobuki Panda Tiered Bento Box</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=lajomo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00200L840" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" width="1" height="1" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" /> as a total impulse buy. I love pandas and it was almost 50% off on Amazon. I didn&#8217;t read the dimensions. It&#8217;s a very good 2-layer bento box that&#8217;s perfect for a snack at the park, but not big enough to serve as a lunch box for most kids. It&#8217;s not durable enough to be thrown around pre-school style either. We do still use it. It comes in an adorable frog too which is $22. The panda is on sale for $12.49.</p>
<h2>ECO Lunch Box</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040MH642/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0040MH642"><img src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ASIN=B0040MH642&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" align="LEFT" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" /></a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=lajomo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0040MH642" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" width="1" height="1" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" />I don&#8217;t own the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040MH642/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=lajomo-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0040MH642">Eco Lunch Box three-in-one set</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=lajomo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0040MH642" alt=" Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" width="1" height="1" border="0" title="Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches   Choosing A Lunch Box" /> but I love the idea of stainless steel only. It has 3 containers that nest together to prevent food from touching. It&#8217;s dishwasher safe, BPA, PVC, lead and vinyl free. This set retails for $16.49.</p>
<h2>Use What You Have</h2>
<p>If you don&#8217;t feel like buying a lunch box that has pre-made dividers, not to worry. You can create your own dividers using lettuce, by cleverly arranging food or inserting muffin cups. We&#8217;ll get into these techniques later.</p>
<h2>I Have A Lunch Box &#8211; Now What?</h2>
<p>Sometimes it just takes seeing a photo of something to jog your memory and get the creative juices flowing. The lunches I make aren&#8217;t spectacular. They are made in under 15 minutes and cool enough that my preschooler eats more than just the crackers. So, hopefully you&#8217;ll walk away with a few ideas. I&#8217;d also love to hear what kind of lunches you are packing too.</p>
<p>And, I&#8217;ll walk you through most of the stuff in the cool gadgets above. I bought most in Hong Kong and Tokyo, but shockingly some of it is available on Amazon or at <a href="http://www.marukai.com/sandiego-en.html" target="_blank">Marukai Value</a> off the 163 freeway. Some are worth seeking out!</p>
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		<title>BevMo! 5 Cent Sale Wine Expert Picks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>La Jolla Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are big fans of the BevMo! 5 cent sale. In case you&#8217;re unfamiliar with the sale, you can buy one bottle of wine and get the second for five cents! The first 5 cent wine sale of 2012 is going on right now, featuring over 100 wines with a rating of 90 points or above and 15 different varietals from 11 different countries. If you&#8217;re anything like me, you probably want to narrow the [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>We are big fans of the <a href="http://www.bevmo.com" target="_blank">BevMo!</a> 5 cent sale. In case you&#8217;re unfamiliar with the sale, you can buy one bottle of wine and get the second for five cents! The first 5 cent wine sale of 2012 is going on right now, featuring over 100 wines with a rating of 90 points or above and 15 different varietals from 11 different countries. If you&#8217;re anything like me, you probably want to narrow the choices down. To help, Christopher Nelson, wine expert at the Encinitas Bevmo! store, tells us about his favorites.<span id="more-16487"></span></p>
<h2>Favorite Part Of Your Job At BevMo!</h2>
<p>Working with customers and helping them expand their minds and their palates</p>
<h2>Favorite Red In The 5 Cent Wine Sale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=35738" target="_blank">Artesa Meritage</a> has a soft cherry and rhubarb notes that are well balanced with sweet earth undertones that carry this 14.5% abv very well. It is wonderfully red blend for $19.99.</p>
<h2>Favorite White In The 5 Cent Sale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?D=pacific+rim+riesling&amp;Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&amp;Dx=mode%2bmatchall&amp;Ntk=All&amp;Nty=1&amp;Ntt=pacific+rim+riesling&amp;N=0&amp;ProductID=32546" target="_blank">Pacific Rim Organic Riesling</a> is on the sweeter side of the varietal but not over the top. It has a nice flowery bouquet that leads the way to a pleasantly sweet light wine with notes of tart apple, sweet pear, honeysuckle. $15.99</p>
<h2>Tell Us About Your Favorite Wines</h2>
<p>I gravitate towards wines that are smooth and easy to drink, but also have complex flavors that keep me saying, “I know this flavor now what is it?”</p>
<p>The BevMo 5 cent sale is on until March 18, 2012. However, don&#8217;t delay because sometimes favorites run out toward the end of the sale. We know from personal experience. Answers from the La Jolla wine expert are to come!</p>
<p>If you prefer mixed drinks, check out <a href="http://lajollamom.com/2012/02/bevmo-super-bowl-cocktail-recipes/" target="_blank">Bevmo!&#8217;s cocktail recipes</a>.</p>
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		<title>Easy Valentine&#8217;s Day Pinterest Finds Kids Will Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>La Jolla Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This edition of Weekend Pinterest focuses on Valentine&#8217;s Day. These are very simple ideas that may be useful for your kid&#8217;s class Valentine&#8217;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&#8217;s lunch? This is super easy with cookie cutters. Source: parents.com via La Jolla Mom on Pinterest DIY Valentine&#8217;s Day Cards Cut [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>This edition of Weekend Pinterest focuses on <a href="http://lajollamom.com/tag/valentines-day/" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day</a>. These are very simple ideas that may be useful for your kid&#8217;s class Valentine&#8217;s Day party or just help make his or her day a little more special.</p>
<h2>Heart-shaped Fruit</h2>
<p>Bringing fruit to the school party? Or perhaps you want to spruce up your kid&#8217;s lunch? This is super easy with cookie cutters.</p>
<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/39476934203576929/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/202450945718651490_y4vMMlT2_c.jpg' border='0' width='300' height='300' title="Easy Valentines Day Pinterest Finds Kids Will Love" alt="202450945718651490 y4vMMlT2 c Easy Valentines Day Pinterest Finds Kids Will Love" /></a></div>
<div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://www.parents.com/holiday/valentines-day/recipes/sweet-talk-valentines-day-treats/?page=6'>parents.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/' target='_blank'>La Jolla Mom</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></div>
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<h2>DIY Valentine&#8217;s Day Cards</h2>
<p>Cut out a bunch of same-sized hearts and punch a lolipop through. This is neat because if you leave the card on kids will like that the flower takes place of their mouths. I also saw a version of this using big lips and a mustache. It&#8217;s a very cute <a href="http://lajollamom.com/2011/07/kids-crafts-recipes-playdough-paints-slime/" target="_blank">kids craft</a>!</p>
<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/39476934203576937/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/129197083029714714_1YxckYGF_c.jpg' border='0' width='300' height='407' title="Easy Valentines Day Pinterest Finds Kids Will Love" alt="129197083029714714 1YxckYGF c Easy Valentines Day Pinterest Finds Kids Will Love" /></a></div>
<div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yX0BzA6hUYU/S3Q5JXTbzjI/AAAAAAAAH38/vWxJophu6BQ/s1600-h/flowerpops.jpg'>3.bp.blogspot.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/' target='_blank'>La Jolla Mom</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></div>
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<h2> Valentine&#8217;s Day Pizza</h2>
<p>Cut the pepperoni with a heart shaped cookie cutter and make pizza. You can also arrange round pepperoni in the shape of a heart in the middle of a cheese pizza.</p>
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<h2>And, Of Course, Bacon</h2>
<p>We did this and I forgot to take photos. It does work.</p>
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Check out my full <a href="http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/valentine-s-day/" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day Pinterest board</a> and don&#8217;t forget about <a href="http://lajollamom.com/2011/01/homemade-conversation-hearts-for-valentines-day/" target="_blank">Homemade Valentine&#8217;s Day Conversation Hearts</a> too (in the post photo above).</p>
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		<title>A Lesson In Making The Perfect Bloody Mary And Nods To The Green Apple Mojito</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>La Jolla Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I arrived at Prospect Bar and Grill expecting to take photos of the view. It&#8217;s located on Prospect Street in La Jolla, upstairs in a building that happens to have an amazing ocean view. Until then, I had only been at night without the luxury of enjoying everything this bar and grill has to offer. Read on, cocktail lovers. Green Apple Mojito I did call in advance to ask about popular food and cocktail items. [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>I arrived at <a href="http://www.prospectbar.com" target="_blank">Prospect Bar and Grill</a> expecting to take photos of the view. It&#8217;s located on Prospect Street in La Jolla, upstairs in a building that happens to have an amazing ocean view. Until then, I had only been at night without the luxury of enjoying everything this bar and grill has to offer. <strong>Read on, cocktail lovers</strong>.<span id="more-16336"></span></p>
<h2>Green Apple Mojito</h2>
<p>I did call in advance to ask about popular food and cocktail items. The green apple mojito intrigued me so figured I&#8217;d have the bartender make it and I&#8217;d snap a few photos. This isn&#8217;t something I would normally order, but I can now vouch for it&#8217;s popularity. It doesn&#8217;t taste like it has alcohol in it, but reminds me of a like spa-like spritzer. The mix is green apple rum poured over ice and muddled mint leaves, limes and simple syrup. You&#8217;d have to be careful not to drink too many of these as it would be easy to overdo it.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-16433" title="Prospect Bar and Grill Green Apple Mojito" src="http://lajollamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Prospect-Bar-and-Grill-Green-Apple-Mojito.jpg" alt="Prospect Bar and Grill Green Apple Mojito A Lesson In Making The Perfect Bloody Mary And Nods To The Green Apple Mojito" width="620" height="413" /><br />
As it&#8217;s being made, I grab the menu to remind myself what exactly is in the drink. And, then something about the Bloody Mary catches my eye.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-16434" title="Prospect Bar and Grill Drink Menu" src="http://lajollamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Prospect-Bar-and-Grill-Drink-Menu.jpg" alt="Prospect Bar and Grill Drink Menu A Lesson In Making The Perfect Bloody Mary And Nods To The Green Apple Mojito" width="620" height="462" /><br />
Do they put Slim Jims in their Bloody Mary&#8217;s or what <em>is</em> that meat stick. Well, here it is up close. From left to right we have <strong>pepper jack cheese, jalapeno, salami, green olives, lemon slice, cucumber, jalapenos, and more pepper jack cheese</strong>. It&#8217;s huge. And, it&#8217;s perfect.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-16435" title="Prospect Bar and Grill Meat Stick" src="http://lajollamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Prospect-Bar-and-Grill-Meat-Stick.jpg" alt="Prospect Bar and Grill Meat Stick A Lesson In Making The Perfect Bloody Mary And Nods To The Green Apple Mojito" width="620" height="436" /><br />
Not to mention that the Bloody Mary is spicy (but not overly so, I can&#8217;t do too spicy), delicious and schooner-sized making it an incredible value at $10. Speaking of value, grab one of these Deal Me In Today vouchers and head over to Prospect Bar and Grill to try a Bloody Mary or Green Apple Mojito. Get yourself a burger while you&#8217;re at it, because I hear they are popular.<br />
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And, did I mention the view? Picture yourself dining al fresco, sipping one of these cocktails, having a casual bite to eat and enjoying the ocean view.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-16443" title="Prospect Bar and Grill View" src="http://lajollamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Prospect-Bar-and-Grill-View1.jpg" alt="Prospect Bar and Grill View1 A Lesson In Making The Perfect Bloody Mary And Nods To The Green Apple Mojito" width="620" height="414" /><br />
There are also a ton of TVs and pool tables, making Prospect Bar and Grill a great venue for when games you want to see are on TV. They have Happy Hour too.</p>
<p>But really, go get yourself a Bloody Mary or a Green Apple Mojito stat.</p>
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		<title>Why Yoga Keeps Your Heart Healthy, Poses That Help, And A Great Deal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>La Jolla Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We associate hearts with February mostly because of Valentine&#8217;s Day. However, it is also American Heart Month, a partnership between the CDC, American Heart Association and others who are focused on raising awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke, the number one killer of women. We can change our diets and make other lifestyle improvements, but one simple way to help our heart become physically and emotionally healthy is to add yoga into our routine. Anyone [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>We associate hearts with February mostly because of Valentine&#8217;s Day. However, it is also American Heart Month, a partnership between the CDC, American Heart Association and others who are focused on raising awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke, the number one killer of women. We can change our diets and make other lifestyle improvements, but one simple way to help our heart become physically and emotionally healthy is to add yoga into our routine. Anyone can do yoga and I would encourage you to try it, regardless of your fitness level. I did a little research of my own and had the opportunity to ask Alexandra Oehmigen-Gessner, MA, R-YT, Director at <a href="http://prana-yoga.com/" target="_blank">Prana Yoga</a> here in La Jolla a few questions regarding yoga and heart health.<span id="more-16390"></span></p>
<h2>The Cardiovascular Benefits Of Yoga</h2>
<p>We all understand that yoga is a good thing to do, but for those who need statistics, there have been studies lately showing that people with cardiovascular disease show signs of improvement after as little as 6 weeks of yoga, 3 times per week. Some of the participants in this <a href="www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20041108/yoga-gets-hearts-healthy" target="_blank">yoga study</a> by the Yale School of Medicine already had cardiovascular disease and their blood vessel function improved by a whopping 70% percent (the average was 17%, including those without cardiovascular disease). There are many reasons for this:</p>
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<li>Stress is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. Yoga and meditation help relieve stress.</li>
<li>Yoga is exercise. All exercise improves blood vessel function.</li>
<li>Yoga is a <em>different</em> form of exercise. I don&#8217;t know about you, but I physically feel better after I do yoga in a way that I don&#8217;t after a rigorous cardio session. My posture is better and I am less prone to injury, enabling me to exercise more. Not to mention I am always in a better mood after a yoga class.</li>
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<h2>The Spiritual Side Of Yoga</h2>
<p>Alexandra explains this best and as someone who enjoys yoga, I completely agree with her. The connection between mind, body and heart is undeniable.</p>
<blockquote><p>We all know how it feels to go through life with a closed heart – or walls around us – versus opening our heart and approaching people with kindness and compassion. What Yoga aims to do is pull us away from fears, worries, resentments, etc., the constant chatter of our minds,  into the present moment. When we can experience that our body, mind and heart is in union (which is Yoga’s ultimate goal).</p>
<p>As moms we might experience this e.g. when we are fully immersed in playing with our children, even if only for a few minutes, but you are in the moment and just enjoying it.  The focus on breathing in Yoga helps calm down the nervous system and helps us focus on the present moment.</p>
<p>I think that’s why Yoga is so appealing to many people – because it reminds us and brings our attention back to  the things that matter – while we get a workout and take care of our body.</p>
<p>- Alexandra Oehmigen-Gessner, MA, R-YT, Director at Prana Yoga</p></blockquote>
<h2>Heart-healthy Yoga Poses</h2>
<p>There are so many heart-healthy yoga poses, but Alexandra singled these out as particularly so. They are present in most yoga classes or you can do them at home on your own time.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/492" target="_blank"><strong>Mountain Pose (Tadasana)</strong></a>: Feet can be together or hip distance apart. Feel your feet equally balanced so that you&#8217;re not pushing too much weight toward your toes or heels. Pull up your knee caps (knees are not locked), tuck your hips a bit and raise your hands above your head. Lift the crown of your head toward the sky and breathe.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/495" target="_blank">Warrior Pose</a>:</strong> From Mountain Pose (above), jump to horizontally extended arms and legs. Rotate your feet, lean to one side and bend that knee. Warrior is illustrated perfectly in the photo below.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-16399" title="prana yoga la jolla warrior" src="http://lajollamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/prana-yoga-la-jolla-warrior.jpg" alt="prana yoga la jolla warrior Why Yoga Keeps Your Heart Healthy, Poses That Help, And A Great Deal" width="620" height="413" /><br />
<a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/496" target="_blank"><strong>Tree pose</strong></a>: Start in Mountain Pose and lift one foot so that the sole meets the opposite inner thigh. Balance and lengthen your arms over your head.</p>
<h2>Bottom Line &#8211; You Can Choose Yoga Because:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Science backs up what most yogi already know.</li>
<li>It connects your mind, body and soul together.</li>
<li>Yoga just makes you feel good.</li>
</ul>
<p>Any of these reasons is valid. And, if you haven&#8217;t tried yoga before, please do. <strong>Here is your chance.</strong></p>
<h2>$49 For One Month Unlimited Yoga At Prana Yoga</h2>
<p><strong></strong>You can go to one class per day, 7 days per week! Here is your chance to truly experience the physical and emotional health benefits of yoga. You don&#8217;t have to be flexible either! I sure am not. Click on the widget below for more details and to buy.<br />
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<h2>Why Choose Prana Yoga</h2>
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Prana has been around for 10 years. It was founded by Gerhard Gessner (Alexandra&#8217;s husband), a La Jolla resident of 33 years who has been teaching Yoga in La Jolla for nearly 30 years.</p>
<blockquote><p>Prana is very community-oriented – we know our student’s names – and the student body reflects the eclectic mix of all kinds of interesting people who chose LJ as their home. From Scripps scientists, to doctors, local small business owners, busy moms, students, surfers, artists, etc.</p>
<p>- Alexandra Oehmigen-Gessner, MA, R-YT, Director Prana Yoga</p></blockquote>
<p>There are more than 40 classes on offer per week taught by experienced instructors who often bring additional expertise their yoga classes. One teacher combines yoga and physical therapy, another was a member of the London-based Yoga performance company, known as the ‘Cirque de Soleil’ of yoga. The latest addition is a busy, local mom of 2. Once her kids were old enough she pursued her dream and got certified through Prana as a yoga teacher.</p>
<blockquote><p>While our instructors are experts and take teaching the art of Yoga seriously, there is always a light energy – people ultimately want to have fun, feel good and be happy. Our intention is to provide that to students from all walks of life and give them the space to exhale, tune in to themselves and enjoy some special ‘me time.’</p>
<p>- Alexandra Oehmigen-Gessner, MA, R-YT, Director at Prana Yoga</p></blockquote>
<p>Give yourself the care you deserve by doing yoga. If you need a comfortable place to practice that feels like home, there isn&#8217;t a better time to try Prana Yoga with <a href="www.dealmeintoday.com/?affiliateID=830" target="_blank">this deal</a>, thanks to Deal Me In Today.</p>
<p><em>*Photo credits: Prana Yoga<br />
**La Jolla Mom is an affiliate of Deal Me In Today</em></p>
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		<title>Go Now: Half-Price Admission In February For 40 San Diego Museums</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>La Jolla Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is there a museum on your list that you&#8217;ve been meaning to go to? Here is your chance. Help San Diego County museums celebrate their 23rd Annual Museum Month by picking up a Museum Month Pass at Macy&#8217;s. This pass will allow visitors and residents the opportunity to explore museums at half-off admission fees throughout the month. Pass holders may bring up to three people with them to any participating museum and everyone in the [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>Is there a museum on your list that you&#8217;ve been meaning to go to? Here is your chance. Help <a href="http://www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org" target="_blank">San Diego County museums</a> celebrate their 23rd Annual Museum Month by picking up a Museum Month Pass at Macy&#8217;s. This pass will allow visitors and residents the opportunity to explore museums at half-off admission fees throughout the month. Pass holders may bring up to three people with them to any participating museum and everyone in the group will receive the discount.<span id="more-16370"></span></p>
<h2>Must-see Exhibits</h2>
<p><a href="http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/" target="_blank">Birch Aquarium at Scripps</a> is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. The aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates. Attendees will enjoy the interactive exhibit, “Boundless Energy,” which shares ways to use renewable energy of the wind, sun and waves to assure a bright future with clear skies, clean water, and healthy oceans.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.midway.org/" target="_blank">U.S.S. Midway</a> offers a chance to explore a floating city at sea and relive nearly 50 years of world history aboard the longest-serving Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. Admission includes a self-guided audio tour to 60 exhibits throughout the historic aircraft carrier and 25 restored aircraft.</p>
<h2>Entertainment For All Ages</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.sdmrm.org/" target="_blank">San Diego Model Railroad Museum</a> is one of the largest indoor model railroad displays in the world with both children and adults of all ages heading to this museum to check out the miniature representations of California railroads.</p>
<p><a href="http://whaleyhouse.org/" target="_blank">The Whaley House</a> attracts over 100,000 visitors each year with guests traveling from across the globe to experience this world-renowned museum and its ghostly legends. It is owned by San Diego County and since September of 2000 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) has managed and operated the property.</p>
<h2>Education</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.oma-online.org/" target="_blank">Oceanside Museum of Art</a> will bring a variety of exhibitions in February 2012 including The Point of View: William Glen Crooks; OMA Artist Alliance, which opens on February 4; and Beachhead! Contemporary Art Storms the Shore: The School of The La Jolla Art Center, 1060-1964, which opens on Feb. 26; among others. The Museum will also feature a Valentine’s Day event on Feb. 12.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sdbgarden.org/" target="_blank">San Diego Botanic Garden</a> features numerous exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, succulent gardens, an herb garden, fire safe landscaping, a subtropical fruit garden, and native coastal sage natural areas. On-site, the Hamilton Children&#8217;s Garden stands as the largest interactive children&#8217;s garden on the West Coast, offering ample opportunities for kids to learn about nature.</p>
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<h2>The Who, What, When and Where</h2>
<p>A Museum Month Pass is free and valid February 1-29, 2012. They can be picked up at any of the Macy&#8217;s 14 locations in the San Diego area, Temecula and Imperial Valley. The pass is good for the 40 participating museums listed below.</p>
<p>Adobe Chapel Museum<br />
Barona Cultural Center &amp; Museum<br />
Birch Aquarium at Scripps<br />
Bonita Museum &amp; Cultural Center<br />
California Center for the Arts, Escondido<br />
Coronado Museum of History &amp; Art<br />
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum<br />
Heritage of the Americas Museum<br />
La Jolla Historical Society<br />
LUX Art Institute<br />
Maritime Museum of San Diego<br />
Marston House &amp; Gardens<br />
Mingei International Museum<br />
Museum of Contemporary Art (downtown)<br />
Museum of Contemporary Art (La Jolla)<br />
Museum of Making Music<br />
Museum of Photographic Arts<br />
Oceanside Museum of Art<br />
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center<br />
San Diego Air &amp; Space Museum<br />
San Diego Archaeological Center<br />
San Diego Automotive Museum<br />
San Diego Botanic Garden<br />
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum<br />
San Diego History Center Museum &amp; Library<br />
San Diego Model Railroad Museum<br />
San Diego Museum of Art<br />
San Diego Museum of Man<br />
San Diego Natural History Museum<br />
Save our Heritage Organization<br />
Serra Museum<br />
The New Children’s Museum<br />
The Water Conservation Garden<br />
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve<br />
Timken Museum of Art<br />
USS Midway Museum<br />
Veteran’s Museum &amp; Memorial Center<br />
Visions Art Museum<br />
Whaley House Museum<br />
Women’s Museum of California</p>
<p>Go get your pass and support our local museums! Tell your friends too.</p>
<p><em>Photo credit: San Diego Museum Council, Fleet Science Tinkering Studio</em></p>
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		<title>3-Day Juice Cleanse Too Hard? Try The Whole Living Action Plan (Week 1) Instead.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After the holidays, La Jolla Dad and I were tired from entertaining and being entertained. We decided to try the Whole Living Action Plan for 3 days (because it involves eating food), in lieu of a juice cleanse. I was curious to see if healthy, good food eaten properly could compare to the quick and dirty results of a juice cleanse. Week 1 of the Whole Living Action plan has similar ingredients to the juices [...]]]></description>
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</p><p>After the holidays, La Jolla Dad and I were tired from entertaining and being entertained. We decided to try the <a href="http://www.wholeliving.com/144798/whole-body-action-plan?tab=index" target="_blank">Whole Living Action Plan</a> for 3 days (because it involves eating food), in lieu of a juice cleanse. I was curious to see if healthy, good food eaten properly could compare to the quick and dirty results of a <a href="http://lajollamom.com/category/beauty/cleanses/" target="_blank">juice cleanse</a>. Week 1 of the Whole Living Action plan has similar ingredients to the juices I am used to drinking during a cleanse: fruits, vegetables and nuts. So, we gave it a go.</p>
<p>Why just 3 days? It&#8217;s honestly the most I can tolerate, mentally and schedule wise. I am not a good dieter. The recipes we used can be found via Whole Living magazine or my <a href="http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/whole-living-action-plan-recipes-that-worked-for-m/" target="_blank">Pinterest board</a>.<span id="more-16023"></span></p>
<h2>What Is The Whole Living Action Plan?</h2>
<p>The Whole Living Action Plan is a 28 day mind and body detox designed to put you back in touch with your hunger. The six things you need to omit entirely are processed food or beverages, added sugar, dairy, gluten, caffeine (not even green tea is allowed &#8211; I asked), and alcohol. The first week recipes include plant based fats (nuts, seeds and oils), vegetables and fruits. During the second week, you may add back in seafood, beans and lentils and organic soy. Week three allows gluten-free grains and eggs while week four, you are back to healthy routine. Whole Living assigns 50 recipes to help participants get the job done without feeling deprived.</p>
<h2>Some Simple Changes I Made</h2>
<p>I do not have a juicer, so opted for smoothies in the morning. I also, usually, work out quite a bit so I probably ate more food than other people participating in the Action Plan. Because my husband was also participating, I used a little variety. For instance, on the first day, we ate the cauliflower snack and butternut squash soup together for dinner instead of just the soup. I also doubled or tripled the soup recipes so we&#8217;d have enough for lunch the next day. Cooking each meal is pretty time consuming, so it&#8217;s nice to have extra on hand if you&#8217;re running low on time. In fact, next time, I&#8217;ll likely make both soups in advance and freeze. I also did not feel like I had enough energy to run or attend boot camp, but gentle yoga would have been ok.</p>
<p>My 4-year-old liked the soups, cauliflower, trail mix, poached apples and not much else. I made her separate meals, which wasn&#8217;t as hard as I thought it would be. Again, the <a href="http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/whole-living-action-plan-recipes-that-worked-for-m/" target="_blank">recipes are here</a> but here is the order in which we used them.</p>
<h2>Day 1 Recipes</h2>
<p><strong>Breakfast:</strong> Green Smoothie<br />
<strong>Snack:</strong> Cranberry-Pumpkin Seed Trail Mix<br />
<strong>Lunch:</strong> Kale Slaw with Red Cabbage and Carrorts</p>
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<strong>Snack:</strong> Kale Chips<br />
<strong>Dinner:</strong> Butternut Squash Soup and Roasted Cauliflower</p>
<p>On this day, I was tired and fell asleep at 8:30pm, which is totally unheard of.</p>
<h2>Day 2 Recipes</h2>
<p><strong>Breakfast</strong>: Carrot Mango Smoothie</p>
<p class="note"><strong>Tip:</strong> I poured my husband and I a full glass of smoothie. I added yogurt and a bit of maple syrup to the remainder and served it to La Jolla Girl. She thought it was great.</p>
<p><strong>Snack:</strong> Cranberry-Pumpkin Seed Trail Mix. I found this snack to almost completely kill any hunger pangs.<br />
<strong>Lunch:</strong> Leftover Butternut Squash Soup with a little bit of Kale Coleslaw on the side.<br />
<strong>Snack:</strong> Minty Pea Dip.<br />
<strong>Dinner:</strong>  Roasted Garlic and Beet Soup and Avocado with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes. I used our homegrown lemon thyme in the soup. My husband declared it restaurant quality and asked me to add it into our normal routine. I loved the avocado though!</p>
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<p class="note"><strong>Tip:</strong> Be careful not to put too much soup in the blender, otherwise the steam will blow the top off. Yep, this happened to me. Beets flew everywhere. Try half full at the most.</p>
<h2>Day 3</h2>
<p><strong>Breakfast:</strong> Carrot Mango Smoothie, since it was such a hit the first time.<br />
<strong>Snack:</strong> A very small fruit plate, as I had a breakfast meeting and needed to order something off a menu.<br />
<strong>Lunch:</strong> Beet Soup and Avocado with Bell Pepper and Tomato.<br />
<strong>Snack:</strong> Poached Apples with Cinnamon and Walnuts. This one was a huge hit with my daughter.</p>
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<strong>Dinner:</strong> Steamed Broccoli and Squash with Tahini Sauce</p>
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This was so good that I ate it again the next day. I have never, ever thought to put squash in a salad.</p>
<h2>End Result</h2>
<p>I felt exactly as I did after a 3-day juice cleanse. I do not make a habit of weighing myself, but I would guess that I lost about 3 lbs. My pants fit better and I could tell an inch or so was gone in my waist. My husband lost a few pounds and said that he never felt deprived. I wasn&#8217;t hungry either. I saw a cake in the window of a bakery and had a moment of woe, but it wasn&#8217;t crazy.</p>
<p>And, the bonus is that I&#8217;ve incorporated some of these recipes into our routine, as well as other recipes from weeks 2-3. I have to give Whole Living magazine props for creating a great program and I would encourage you to try it. I can only imagine how I&#8217;d feel after 28 days of this. This is a great way to reset your mind and eating habits by eating delicious food!</p>
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		<title>Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A huge bummer about living overseas was watching the Super Bowl on Monday morning when most people were supposed to be at work. And, for those who played hookey, drinking Budweiser (when you live in another country, on these occasions you go as American as you can) at 8am just is physically difficult. This is our third Super Bowl in the USA, and my husband treats it like a national holiday. I suppose it is, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>A huge bummer about living overseas was watching the Super Bowl on Monday morning when most people were supposed to be at work. And, for those who played hookey, drinking Budweiser (when you live in another country, on these occasions you go as American as you can) at 8am just is physically difficult. This is our third Super Bowl in the USA, and my husband treats it like a national holiday. I suppose it is, in a way. My big focus is Super Bowl party food. Thank goodness for <a href="http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/super-bowl-party/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. In addition to a gourmet hot dog bar (if it goes down well, you&#8217;ll hear about it), I&#8217;m making (or would like to make):<span id="more-16344"></span></p>
<h2>Hot Pizza Dip</h2>
<p>I mean it looks like pizza on chips, right?</p>
<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/39476934203438445/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/39476934203438445_qm2DkEkU_c.jpg' border='0' width='250' height='375' title="Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " alt="39476934203438445 qm2DkEkU c Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " /></a></div>
<div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://www.closetcooking.com/2011/01/super-bowl-snacks.html'>closetcooking.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/' target='_blank'>La Jolla Mom</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></div>
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<h2>Cheese Bread Pulls</h2>
<p>I am intrigued by this:</p>
<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/39476934203413655/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/34902965831839019_VmG8vRC3_c.jpg' border='0' width='250' height='250' title="Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " alt="34902965831839019 VmG8vRC3 c Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " /></a></div>
<div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2011/05/bloomin-onion-bread.html'>the-girl-who-ate-everything.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/' target='_blank'>La Jolla Mom</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></div>
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Or, perhaps this:</p>
<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/39476934203416998/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/135600638750082847_kt3Yss4X_c.jpg' border='0' width='250' height='315' title="Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " alt="135600638750082847 kt3Yss4X c Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " /></a></div>
<div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/07/cheddar-bacon-ranch-pulls.html'>plainchicken.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/' target='_blank'>La Jolla Mom</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></div>
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<h2>Jalapeno Popper Dip</h2>
<p>Will have to make sure the kids don&#8217;t get their hands on this one.</p>
<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/39476934203530315/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/39476934203530315_OUwCLdqE_c.jpg' border='0' width='250' height='375' title="Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " alt="39476934203530315 OUwCLdqE c Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " /></a></div>
<div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/03/jalapeno-popper-dip.html'>closetcooking.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/' target='_blank'>La Jolla Mom</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></div>
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<h2>If I was motivated,  I&#8217;d also make</h2>
<p>Mini cheese corn dogs:</p>
<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/39476934203529325/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/244179611016344769_i6X9O3qq_c.jpg' border='0' width='300' height='225' title="Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " alt="244179611016344769 i6X9O3qq c Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " /></a></div>
<div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://luxefinds.com/Search-Results.php?q=Food+Mini-cheddar+Corn+Dogs&#038;searchName=Mini-cheddar+Corn+Dogs&#038;domainId=10'>luxefinds.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/' target='_blank'>La Jolla Mom</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></div>
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And, get ready, BUFFALO CHICKEN WING CUPCAKES!!! Just for the novelty of it, of course.</p>
<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/39476934203530336/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/76420524896791695_cidRlmzM_c.jpg' border='0' width='250' height='374' title="Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " alt="76420524896791695 cidRlmzM c Weekend Pinterest:  Awesome Super Bowl Party Recipes " /></a></div>
<div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2012/01/buffalo-chicken-super-bowl-cupcakes.html'>cupcakeproject.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/' target='_blank'>La Jolla Mom</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #<a href="http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%2376838b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Search Twitter for &quot;76838b&quot;">76838b</a>;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></div>
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Don&#8217;t forget there are a handful of Super Bowl-friendly recipes on La Jolla Mom:</p>
<p><a href="http://lajollamom.com/2011/01/bacon-brownies-from-recipes-every-man-should-know/" target="_blank">Bacon Brownies</a> (topped with caramel sauce)<br />
<a href="http://lajollamom.com/2010/09/the-best-7-layer-dip/" target="_blank">The Best 7 Layer Dip</a> (I really need to take better photos of this gem)<br />
<a href="http://lajollamom.com/2012/01/super-bowl-party-food-rice-krispie-treat-footballs/" target="_blank">Rice Krispie Treat Footballs</a><br />
<a href="http://lajollamom.com/2012/02/bevmo-super-bowl-cocktail-recipes/" target="_blank">BevMo! Super Bowl cocktail recipes</a> (enter the giveaway here for a BevMo! gift card)</p>
<p>Have a safe weekend and enjoy! All of the recipes and MORE are on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/lajollamom/super-bowl-party/" target="_blank">Super Bowl Pinterest board</a>.</p>
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