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San Pedro Historic Waterfront District Hosts The LA Waterfront Summer Festival

July 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Free, family event will feature children’s carnival and games, community booths, live music, arts and crafts, delicious foods and a craft beer tasting garden.

$500 cash prize awarded each day to two lucky Festival goers!

Continuing with its activities marking the 125th Birthday of San Pedro, the San Pedro Historic
Waterfront District will host the LA Waterfront Summer Festival. Downtown San Pedro will be filled with activities including live entertainment, delicious foods, carnival rides and games, artisans and crafters, community  groups and a craft beer competition and tasting garden. The Festival is happening on Saturday, August 3rd (11 AM – 11 PM) and Sunday, August 4th (11 AM – 7 PM) on 6th Street between Pacific Avenue and Centre Street.
Saturday’s colorful lineup of main stage music will include performances by:

 TAIKOPROJECT, a hip (and not so traditional Japanese drum corps) that have performed at Disney World and on
Jimmy Kimmel Live
 Zydeco Party Band
 The Damselles, a quirky 60’s style doo-wop girls band
 Las Vegas pop show performers, The MVPs
 The Satin Dollz, a tap dancing and harmonizing all girls group
 Vaud & The Villains, a 19-piece 1930’s New Orleans’s Orchestra and Cabaret Show.

Sunday’s main stage will pay homage to the history of rock and roll. Some of the most successful tribute bands in the country will perform the music of Steely Dan, David Bowie, Stevie Nix, Elvis Presley and The Police.
One of the highlights for adults will be the craft beer competition and tasting garden. Brands including Kona and Goose Island plus many others are entered including the local, award-winning San Pedro Brewing Company. Taste tickets will be available at the Festival.

Festival goers 18 years-of-age and older can enter the free opportunity prize drawing for a chance to win $500 cash on Saturday and Sunday. Entries are limited to one per person each day. Entries forms will be available at the Festival information booth. For children and families, carnival rides and games along with locally made crafts and tasty festival foods will capture the flavor of an authentic street fair.
An indoor “cool zone” located in the Grand Annex adjacent to the historic Warner Grand Theatre will offer a place to sit and relax while short movies of the history of San Pedro will be shown, courtesy of The San Pedro Bay Historical Society.

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Disney Music Gift Cards are a great gift this Summer!

July 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Now you can purchase tracks and albums from current hit artists Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and Bridgit Mendler with the new Disney music gift cards. My son and I received a gift card to try out and my son enjoyed selecting the different tracks! In his own words, “It’s pretty cool!”

 For Disney fans of all ages, the vast collection of contemporary hits and timeless classics are now available for online shopping in the Disney music digital store:

·         Additional titles include Disney Channel series and original movie soundtracks (Shake It Up, Austin & Ally,) film soundtracks (Brave, The Muppets), inspired-by compilations(Frankenweenie Unleashed!, Muppets: The Green Album,) plus classic soundtracks (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King), Disney Junior soundtracks (Sofia the First, Jake and the Never Land Pirates), Disney Princess and Fairies compilations, Radio Disney favorites, Spanish language, Songs & Story and many more

 ·         Cards can be purchased for $15, $25 and custom variable amounts, at Wal-Mart and grocery retailers everywhere (for more info and a full list of retailers, please visit www.disneymusicgiftcard.com )

 ·         Disney music gift cards make music shopping simple and are perfect for graduation, birthdays and other special occasions!

Self Disclosure: Disney Music Gift Cards sponsored Feature. I received a gift card to facilitate this review. Photo Credit: Disney.

 

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Shower time with Olay!

July 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Spending time out in the sun can leave your skin feeling dry but there’s a way to hydrate your skin! I received the Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash from our friends at Olay and I love this moisturizing body wash! The water-activated lather in leaves more moisturizers on your skin. It is also gentle on the my skin and really moisturizes! Goodbye dry skin!  If you are looking for a body wash with a little more fragrance, the Refreshing Nectarine Cleansing Body Wash is the answer! I love the way this one smells just like freshly picked nectarines! It also didn’t dry out my skin like soap does and it left my skin feeling hydrated. These are Mom-must-haves this summer! Can be found where Olay products are sold. For more information, check out the Olay website.

Self Disclosure: I received products to facilitate this feature.

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“Grown Ups 2” – A Hurt Your Sides Summer Comedy

July 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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The sequel to the 2010 blockbuster, “Grown Ups 2” follows Lenny, Eric, Kurk and Marcus after they start their new lives by moving back to the town where they grew up. The film takes place over the course of one day, the last day of school. Lenny plans a kick-start-to-summer party and, as the crew prepares for the festivities, things go awry. As usual, the grown ups are up to their old tricks of messing around like when they were younger, but now the kids are growing up and getting into trouble of their own. Starring comedic actors Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock, this movie has all the makings for laughter. The only problem is the lack of real substance according to KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Raven D., age 15. (See her Video Review below)

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Say Cheese! pediped® is looking for the next rising star!

July 25, 2013 By 1 Comment

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Is your child comfortable showing off his or her sweet smile and pinchable cheeks in front of the camera? If so, pediped® is looking for you! The award-winning children’s footwear brand is hosting a national casting call in search for the next rising star to model in its photo shoot this fall. The casting call began July 22, 2013.

To participate in the casting call, photos can be uploaded to pediped.com during the submission phase. The submission phase will run from July 22 to July 26. One grand prize winner will be selected by pediped® founder, Angela Edgeworth for a trip for two to Las Vegas to partake in the Spring/Summer 2014 photo shoot in October. The winner will also receive a $750 pediped® giftcard.

America will have the chance to vote for their favorite, too. Photos will be displayed in an online photo galley during the voting phase, July 31 through August 9.  Along with a grand prize winner, the photo that receives the most votes in each of the three stages, Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and FLEX® will be featured on pediped.com, pediped® social media pages and in pediped® marketing materials.

“I am very excited for another casting call.  We always love meeting our customers and making them a bigger part of the pediped family,” said Angela Edgeworth, pediped® founder. “I hope the kids get involved and have some fun with this. I know my girls would love submitting their photo and getting their friends and family to vote for them. It’s unique and exciting!”

How the pediped® Casting Call works:

 

Entry Phase: From July 22 to July 26, parents in the US can enter their child in the contest by visiting http://www.pediped.com/castingcalllanding.aspx and uploading a recent photo of their child for a chance to be featured in the pediped® photo shoot and national advertising campaign. Photos will be placed in a pediped® walking stage based on the child’s age – Originals® (age 0-12 months), Grip ‘n’ Go™ (age 13-24 months) and FLEX® (age 25 to 96 months).

 

Voting Phase: From July 31 to August 9, the photo gallery will be open for voting at http://www.pediped.com/castingcalllanding.aspx.  People can view and vote for their favorite photos and encourage friends and family to vote by sharing the contest on Facebook, Twitter or through email.  People are allowed to vote only once per photo per day.

 

Prizes: The photo with the most votes in each stage, determined by America’s votes, will be featured on pediped.com and in pediped® marketing materials. One grand prize winner, selected by pediped® Founder Angela Edgeworth, will receive a $750 pediped® gift card and a trip for two to pediped’s photo shoot in Las Vegas. The winners will be announced in mid-August.

For more information and official rules, please visit: http://www.pediped.com/castingcallofficialrules.aspx.

 

About pediped®

Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award-winning company the fastest growing children’s footwear brand in the United States. pediped® footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and preeminent orthopedic medical professionals, Dr. Mininder S. Kocher and Dr. Thomas W. Vorderer, deem pediped® shoes an excellent choice for parents and caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily. In 2011 Earnshaw’s, the premier media resource serving the children’s market recognized pediped® with Earnshaw’s Earnie Award for Company of the Year and Best Footwear. In 2012, Earnshaw’s recognized pediped® for their philanthropy efforts of nearly $2 million and pediped® was awarded the Earnie Award for Company for Good.

pediped® footwear is sold in over 2,500 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 140 designs for boys and girls between their three signature lines, Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and FLEX®. Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and FLEX® are available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 33. For more information, visit www.pediped.com.

*pediped sponsored Feature.

 

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Be Prepared to Stop Motion Sickness in Its Tracks This Summer!

July 25, 2013 By 4 Comments

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It’s that time of the year again! You finished your summer travel check list and you’re ready to kick back and enjoy anything a vacation will throw at you. However, if Sea-Bands aren’t on your list then you’re not fully prepared for the likelihood that someone in your family will suffer from motion sickness, which could spoil your “car-cation”.

It’s a fact that 53 million Americans suffer from motion sickness (car sickness, air sickness, or sea sickness) and children ages 5 to 12 years old, women, and the elderly are the most susceptible. If you’re a parent, packing drug free, easy-to-wear, Sea-Band wristbands (available in adult and kids sizes) should be as critical as packing their favorite DVDs and snacks.

Parent or not, don’t let nausea from the journey or side effects from anti-nausea medication ruin your time at the destination.  Keep Sea-Bands in your glove compartment or travel bag and you’ll be ready to combat motion sickness within 5 minutes.  Approved by the FDA, Sea-Band acupressure wristbands are the leading natural, drug-free remedy for motion sickness (car sickness, air sickness, or sea sickness). They work using the ancient Chinese art of acupressure, by applying continuous pressure to the inner wrists (P6 Neiguan pressure point) through a small plastic ball on the inside of each wristband. This stimulation causes the nervous system to release chemicals that help to trigger the body’s natural healing abilities, relieving nausea in minutes.

 

In addition to the wristbands, Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Ginger Gum is a great option if you’d prefer to subtly relieve your nausea without having to wear your nausea relief bands. Pure ginger root has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years and Sea-Band has captured its natural soothing properties in a fast-acting, great-tasting chewing gum. Each piece of gum contains 25mg of ginger oil—equivalent to 8g of fresh ginger root!

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Sea-Band products are available in mass market retail, supermarkets and drug stores in the U.S and Canada:

  • Sea-Band Drug Free Nausea Relief Bands: $11.99 (U.S), $12.99 (Canada)
  • Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Ginger Gum: $6.99 (U.S.)

I received the Adult Sea-Band Drug Free Nausea Relief Bands and the Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Ginger Gum and was relieved to find out how well they both work! I do get sea-sick and had the opportunity to go on a boat ride and wore the Sea-Bands and also used the gum. I am happy to report that they work and happy that I didn’t feel sleepy like I would if I used other seasick prevention products. I was actually able to enjoy the boat ride. You can also use these products to relieve nausea from morning sickness, post-op and migraines too!

Would you like to win your own Sea-Band Drug Free Nausea Relief Bands and the Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Ginger Gum? One lucky winner will win both! You must be a subscriber to SoCal City Kids to enter! Next, go to their Facebook page and “like” them! Then leave us a comment below telling us why you would like to win! Deadline to enter is July 31, 2013 at midnight. One winner will randomly be selected from all entries.

Self Disclosure: I received the Sea-Band products to facilitate this review.

I have more exciting news…so keep reading! Sea-Band is also having a fantastic Giveaway!

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The Wave Goodbye to Nausea and Hello to Fun Sea-Band® Giveaway!

This summer, ensure smooth sailing (driving and flying) during your family’s travels without motion sickness! Sea-Band wants to help the whole family make the most of the journey, leaving motion sickness at home and preparing for family fun. Now through August 2 enter the Wave Goodbye to Nausea and Hello to Fun Sea-Band Giveaway and you could win a family pack of Sea-Band product, including Anti-Nausea Ginger Gum and maybe a Target gift card! Each Friday, July 19 through August 2, 2013 four (4) winners will randomly selected to win adult-sized Sea-Band wristbands, child-sized Sea-Band wristbands, and Sea-Band Anti-Nausea Ginger Gum, ensuring nausea-free travel this summer. One grand prize winner will also be selected each Friday to win Sea-Band product and a $50 Target gift card (3 total) so they can stock up on all their family fun travel essentials (15 total giveaway winners). https://www.facebook.com/seaband?sk=app_163032157099207&app_data=Wave-Goodbye-To-Nausea-and-Hello-to-Fun-Giveaway (*Not sponsored by SoCal City Kids)

 

 

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Summer Skin & Makeup Survival Guide

July 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Summer time is all about fun in the sun, but the frequent outdoor happy hours, weekend travel, and sweltering high temps will leave you feeling less than your best. We’ve rounded up best-selling beauty products that will help you put your best face forward at all times of the day and night.

·         Refresh a Tired Face: The sun is sizzling and so is your social life, resulting in one too many late nights. The result? You look and feel exhausted.  Try the nyakio Kenyan Coffee Face Polish in the morning, which blends naturally energizing Kenyan Coffee with Jojoba to gently remove dull skin while providing antioxidant benefits. With Lemongrass and Neroli Oils, indigenous to Africa, this unique fusion leaves all skin toned, moisturized, soft and immediately radiant. nyakio Kenyan Coffee Face Polish wakes your skin up revealing fresh, more youthful-looking skin! ($34)

 

·         Transition from Day to Night: Happy hours are a staple of summer, but they leave you with little time to transition your look from day to night. Shifting from work to play is easy with a few essential makeup items in your purse. Try a bright fun lipstick like the brand new Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour ($24). Or go with a bold, vibrant eye by applying Laura Mercier Crème Eye Liner in Violet or Canard ($22).  Added bonus: both products are long-wearing, so you don’t have to worry about touchups throughout the evening. I received the Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour in SIN SHEER a Love it! It doesn’t feel heavy or cake on my lips and it lasted through the evening!

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·         Repair While You Rest: Before crawling into bed for the night, slather on the cult-favorite RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Cream.  Powered by RES and featuring Glycolic Acid, this powerful perfecting night cream gently exfoliates, retextures, renews and moisturizes facial skin. Its unique formula works overtime as you sleep, to help eradicate imperfections and visibly diminish fine lines, for a morning awakening to fresher, glowing, more beautiful skin. Now you can wake up and start your summer cycle all over again! ($175)

Another favorite of mine is the Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara! This one is great for every day use and does not clump up or run! It also lasts all day long! Retails for $24.

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You can find all these Summer-Must-Haves at Laura Mercier.com

Self Disclosure: I received products to facilitate this feature and opinions are my own. Photo Credit: Laura Mercier.

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Free Parenting Telesummit!

July 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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This is a free online event produced and hosted by Abby Bordner, Director of The Birthing Tree in Santa Fe, NM. The telesummit is a collection of 30 minute interviews with 21 professionals in parenting, children’s health and family wellness. Register online to listen in to one, some or all of the interviews with insightful commentary on raising kids and building healthy relationships.

Please visit www.relationshipbasedparenting.com for the schedule of speakers and registration. Interviews will air between August 12th and 23rd (two speakers a day) with replay options available for most interviews. Details with speaker’s schedule and online access will be shared in your confirmation email after you register.

The interviews are insightful, funny and thought provoking. This event will provide parents an opportunity to celebrate, learn and grow. Parenting asks us to face the vulnerability of being in relationship with our children. Vulnerability isn’t always pretty. It means the good and the bad that exists deep inside all of us. It means managing a full range of experiences, difficult and not, and continuing to offer ourselves in love and kindness. When a children experience a secure relationship, they thrive. A true healthy relationship is balancing everyone’s needs, making compromises, communicating and supporting each other. Parents can become better people every day when we commit to the true nature of our child’s joy, sorrow and desire for connection.

Our interviews are authentic and genuine. I’ve talked to many professionals in the fields of child psychology, child development, education, spirituality, behaviorists, a “social philosopher”, authors of best-selling parenting books, Mommy bloggers, literature and publishing. I have SO MUCH enjoyed having conversations with people all over the globe about relationship based parenting! There are amazing, passionate people out there working to support parents, guide them and educate them to encourage healthy development of children and families.

Here’s a glimpse of the many important and surprising things you’ll find in our telesummit:

  • Insights on parenting tweens, teens and step children and boundaries around electronics
  • Renegade Parenting; toy weapons, the myth of sharing and sex ed in preschool
  • An innovative therapeutic program for autism and learning disorders based in healthy relationships between parent and child
  • Giving praise makes children less interested in the behavior they earned the praise for
  • Strategies for parents to be authentic, mindful and honest AND to be a strong family leader

Come join the telesummit! You’ll laugh, think, learn and recommit to being the best parent you can be!

 

 

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