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THREE-POUND BABY BOY BEATS THE ODDS Seattle, WA, 5-Year-Old Named March of Dimes National Ambassador

February 2, 2012

  This is a guest post by Shalini Wittstruck the mother of Kieran who has been named the March of Dimes National Ambassador.  the Walk for Babies is coming soon.  Although I will not be able to walk again this year, there are plenty of chances for you to walk or to donate to a team.  [...]

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Disney February

February 1, 2012

February 17: THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY I have a screening of this later this week.  Can’t wait, it looks adorable!

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Lady and the Tramp

January 31, 2012

I can’t wait for this movie.  I know this is one the grands are going to love as much as I do. Check out the fun activities below to get ready for the February 7 release!  Just in time for my birthday, hint hint!  

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Testing and NCLB

January 27, 2012

Today I am over at Moms LA talking about teaching to the test.  I would love to have you join me over there and give your two cents. “We have all heard about visual vs. tactical learners.  Some take direction better than others and some need to be more hands on to learn.  Think of [...]

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Santa Clara County Energy Upgrades

January 27, 2012

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Santa Clara County’s 80% Home Energy Assessment Rebate for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. A home energy assessment determines how much energy your home consumes and suggests ways you can make your home more energy efficient. An assessment will show you problems that [...]

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The Artist

January 25, 2012

A silent movie in 2011?  Who’d have thunk?  Not me that’s for sure, but I am certainly glad that someone did. A silent film star faces the reality that “talkies” are coming but can’t bring himself to lower to that level.  Amazing acting, although kinda cheesy in this day and age because of the “overacting’ [...]

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Finding Nemo – 3D

January 23, 2012

I have made no secret of my dislike for 3D.  But something about the way the Disney cartoons have been done make me lean the other way.  I really enjoyed the Cars 2 in 3D and when we saw Beauty and the Beast last week, Caitlyn exclaimed that she felt like she was a part [...]

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Watching Whales

January 20, 2012

The Aquarium of the Pacific here in Long Beach invited MomsLA (and other press) to go on a whale watching cruise last week.  No way was I passing up this awesome opportunity.  I bundled up in my sweater and leather coat, borrowed a scarf and gloves from my friend and off I went. Unfortunately I [...]

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We Bought a Zoo

January 20, 2012

Need a good heartfelt family movie to see? This is the one.  It will never win any awards or accolations, but it is a good solid movie that the whole family can see together. Matt Damon is a father whose wife has died and he and his kids are living day to day.  Between the [...]

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Keep on Cruisin’

January 19, 2012

An Italian cruise ship from the Costa Cruise Line ran into a shelf of coral last week and started taking on water.  It listed to one side and “sank” (it didn’t actually “sink” since when it hit the coral the captain steered the ship toward shallower ground so it would be easier to evacuate). The [...]

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