Category Archives: Reviews

San Juan Capistrano Mission

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I’m so spoilt by proximity that I forget what a treasure the San Juan Capistrano Mission is. It’s not to be missed if you are planning a trip to So Cal. Here’s the scoop from Daytripping Mom! (xo, CB)….. Credit: Desiree Eaglin Did you know that right next to Interstate 5 in the city San…

Links We Love: Diane von Furstenburg Dishes On Her Family, A Dream Vacay & More!

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If Childmode loves it, I’m pretty sure I will too. Here’s some great finds for this week! (xo, CB)….. I am love, love, loving this exclusive sneak peek interview with Diane von Furstenburg! – Lil Sugar The amazing Dream Vacay Galapagos Cruise ends tonight so hurry on over if you haven’t already entered! – Traveling…

{Review} TimeMine Planners Find Time for YOU

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Earlier this school year I reviewed a planner. It was lovely. I liked it. So did my darling teenaged daughter. She NEEDED it, she argued, to keep track of homework, classes, dances, etc. Who am I to argue with a teen that wants to use a planner? Her time is valuable too. I gave it…

{Review}: Pamela’s Products Whenever Bars

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Before I tell you about Pamela’s Products Whenever Bars…. A song It’s Not that Easy being Gluten Free (sung to the tune of It’s Not that Easy Being Green) It’s not that easy being gluten free Having to ask friend to check those labels, please When I think it could be nicer eating bread, or…

Evil Shoes

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I spent yesterday afternoon limping from a clog injury myself! What a cooincidence. Mom need clogs. Maybe better clogs though. Whitney, we need to shop!  (xo, CB)…. Sometimes I’m just an idiot. The things we do for fashion and trends. I got this cute pair of clogs last season. I love them. Aren’t they adorable?…

{Review} Stride Rite: Shoe, Light up My Life

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It’s that time of year when my son’s feet seem to grow at light speed. They are blasting off. They are intergalactically growing. Ok that’s just silly. But their feet do seem to skip sizes overnight. Thankfully I have a Brannock device that makes it easy for me to order shoes online. Frequently I order…

{Review} Buy or DIY Costumes from Dinosaur Train

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Is your kid a fan of Dinosaur train like mine is? If so you’ll love these Halloween Costumes from the show to make or buy. I’m feeling a little overwhelmed this season, so despite my DIY bent, I’m choosing one of these Dinosaur Train Halloween Costumes for Purchase, from California Costume Collections.  We weren’t sure…

{Video} The Chicktionary Trailer

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Are you a female? Do you know any females? Well then you must rush right out (after watching this video) and buy all the females you know a copy of Anna Lefler’s new book The Chicktionary: From A-line to Z -snap. Anna is one of the funniest people I know. And totally unpretentious for someone…

Miss Representation: Must Watch on OWN tonight

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Newest Miss Representation Trailer (2011 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection) from Miss Representation on Vimeo. If there’s one show to watch with your daughters this month, MissRepresentation might be it. I’m sharing the trailer with you now (please watch!) and setting my DVR to record this show that I cannot wait to watch with my…

{Sale Alert} Juvie Shop Online is Closing

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Posts like this are so bittersweet. I’m thrilled to share a great deal but sad that one of my favorite online shops, and one of the only ones with great clothes for tweens, is closing. Get it while you can – Juvie Shop will be sorely missed! Juvie’s 30% off clearance sale going on now…