Award-winning children’s footwear brand pediped® debuts its Spring/Summer 2016 collection featuring over 70 new styles across its signature footwear system. The collection is highlighted by its fashion sandals featuring Memory Foam Technology™ and its aquatic water-safe, rugged, machine-washable Adventure Line.

Soft pastels and bright fun colors enrich this collection with a diverse pallet. Spring style is already in full swing with 3D floral appliques blooming on the Sidra and Sabinesandals. Flower prints of pinks and blues wrap themselves around the Bree and Louisa shoes, making these the perfect accent to any casual spring dress. The popular boys’ boat shoe Norm is now available in sizes EU 24-33 (US 7.5 kids – 1 youth) allowing little tikes to big kids alike to walk through this season in style. The Forceathletic shoe, the Ultra Light Technology™ driven fan favorite, is back in three new colorways. Continuing to make life easier for grown-ups, this Spring/Summer collection by pediped® features over 60 machine-washable styles. Every style of pediped® footwear is approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association, allowing children to always put their finest and healthiest foot forward.

Whether a child is crawling, learning to walk, or running around, pediped® has a stylish shoe that fits comfortably and ensures healthy foot development. Each of the three footwear lines featured in the pediped® footwear system is specially designed to meet the needs of a particular walking stage.

Originals®

• pediped® Originals® are the first step in the pediped® footwear system. Soft-soled, and flexible, these shoes are recommended by pediatricians and podiatrists, as the design closely mimics barefoot walking, and do not force a child to change their natural stride. Each style is lined with a slip-resistant leather sole and includes pediped® patented signature hand-stitching, allowing for a breathable shoe.
• Originals® styles retail starting at $37 and are available for children in sizes newborn to 24 months.

Grip ‘n’ Go™

• Grip ‘n’ Go™ styles provide a smooth transition for a child learning to walk with a more confident stride. The second step in the pediped® footwear system, all Grip ‘n’ Go™ shoes include G2 Technology™, which contains a specialized soft rubber sole for additional cushion, rounded edges that mimic the natural shape of a foot to help with stability, a grip zone for additional traction, and a soft toe box that allows toes to curl and grip the floor. Varied styles come with additional features such as Memory Foam Technology™, and machine-washable capabilities.
• Grip ‘n’ Go™ styles retail starting at $48 and are available in EU sizes 19-23, US kids 4-7.

Flex®

• The third, and final, step in the pediped® footwear system is Flex®. For those who have a developed a solid, natural stride, Flex® combines high quality materials and advanced technology to create the perfect, stylish choice for all-day comfortable wear. Most styles include the Flex Fit System™, which offers a customizable fit with the use of additional insoles, extending the life of a pair of shoes up to two months. To top it off, a cushioned arch support and flexible rubber soles ensure coziness and ongoing healthy foot development.
• Flex® styles retail starting at $39.95 and are available in EU sizes 20-38, US 5 kids-6 youth (available sizes vary between styles).

The pediped® Spring/Summer 2016 Collection is now available for purchase online at www.pediped.com and in select retail stores.

Credit: Pediped. No compensation was received.

The Orlando Hotel will be launching a package in association with Universal Studios to align with the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. With the property already offering an American Girl package, they are excited to welcome yet another kid-friendly package to the property.

The Orlando Hotel: The Orlando is a family-owned and operated boutique hotel in the heart of Los Angeles’s vibrant West 3^rd Street neighborhood (bordering West Hollywood and Beverly Hills). Fantastic shopping and dining options are just steps from their front door. (not to mention views of the Hollywood Sign from a portion of the guest rooms).

• 1 night stay
• 2 tickets to Universal Studios
• $379 plus tax

Check it out!

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to post and is not affiliated with SoCal City Kids. Credit: The Orlando Hotel.

Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, announced today the launch of its second-annual 31 Days of Color program. The month-long initiative offers daily paint color inspiration and expert design advice to encourage consumers to discover and embrace color in new and unique ways. Throughout the month of March, Ace will share its color expertise with consumers via interactive online experiences, including daily paint color reveals, giveaways, an exclusive paint color name game and a nationwide paint makeover sweepstakes.

“31 Days of Color provides consumers with an opportunity to discover color and design inspiration,” said Ace Design Expert Julie Richard. “The newly re-designed Color Calendar, paired with our expert tips and advice, will enable consumers to uncover their love of color through a new interactive experience.”

31 Days of Color Calendar

Ace is unveiling a new “Color of the Day” from its exclusive Clark+Kensington® and Valspar® paint lines each day throughout the month of March. Each color will be revealed daily at 12 a.m. EST through a refreshed, interactive color calendar available at www.thepaintstudio.com/31daysofcolor.

• “Color of the Day” Reveals: Daily colors will be revealed via an interactive online game that invites consumers to test their color knowledge by guessing if the names listed are paint colors from Ace’s leading paint lines or something else!
• Mood Inspiration Boards: Each “Color of the Day” will be unveiled with a corresponding mood board that provides an in-depth look at each hue, with a curated assortment of room images and items to inspire consumers to tackle their own paint and color projects.

• Expert Tips: Ace’s Design Experts, Katie Reynolds (Atlanta, Ga.) Julie Richard (Boston, Mass.) and Nathan Fischer (Orange County, Calif.) and Valspar’s Color Strategist, Sue Kim, are providing daily color and design tips.

• Blogger Projects: To showcase how color can truly transform a space, the calendar also includes links to DIY blogger projects in the featured paint colors to inspire consumers to take on colorful projects in their own home.

“We’re excited to offer consumers a new experience as they uncover a variety of ways to use color within their homes,” said Valspar Color Strategist Sue Kim. “Along with Ace’s Design Experts, I’m thrilled to be able to inspire and educate consumers as they become more confident with taking on color and design projects.”

Paint Makeover Sweepstakes and Daily Gift Card Giveaways:

• Paint Makeover Sweepstakes: Consumers are encouraged to enter the 31 Days of Color Sweepstakes online atwww.thepaintstudio.com/31daysofcolor every day in March. One winner will receive a $10,000 paint makeover, including a custom, in-person room design and color consultation by an Ace Design Expert, as well as the paint, supplies, labor and furnishings to complete the look in their home.*

• Daily Ace Gift Card Giveaways: Participants who enter to win the Paint Makeover Sweepstakes will be automatically entered into a daily gift card giveaway, valued at $100, $500 or $1,000 each.*

Personalized Color and Design Advice

Ace and Valspar will extend their expert color advice to consumers across the country during a Facebook chat. Consumers will be given the unique opportunity to share their questions about color and design and receive personalized tips from Valspar Color Strategist Sue Kim. In addition, consumers that ask a question on the designated post during the chats will be entered to win a $100 Ace gift card.**

• Facebook Chat with Valspar Color Strategist Sue Kim: Friday, March 18 from 1 – 2 p.m. EST on Ace’s Facebook Page atwww.facebook.com/acehardware

For more information on 31 Days of Color, Clark+Kensington, Valspar or Ace’s Design Experts, please stop by your neighborhood Ace or visitwww.thepaintstudio.com.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.  OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (VOID IN ALASKA, HAWAII, PUERTO RICO, GUAM, THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND OTHER U.S. TERRITORIES) WHO ARE HOMEOWNERS AS OF 3/1/16 AND AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. Begins 3/1/16 at 12:01 am ET and ends 3/31/16 at 11:59 pm ET.  See Official Rules at www.thepaintstudio.com for additional eligibility restrictions, prize descriptions/restrictions/ARVs, odds disclosure and other details. Sponsored by Ace Hardware Corporation.

**Watch facebook.com/acehardware for details and Official Rules. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook.  Sponsored by Ace Hardware Corporation.

Credit: Ace Hardware. Giveaway is not affiliated with SoCal City Kids.

Sparkling Ice®, part of the Talking Rain® Beverage Company portfolio, announced today a series of 2016 initiatives as part of a continued campaign with brand ambassador and partner Kevin Durant. The initiatives include a “Shoot to Win” interactive digital game with KD, Limited Edition Orange Mango bottle and a new partnership/support of the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation.

In the “Shoot to Win” with KD game, fans are invited to play an interactive in-store point of sale display, mobile and online game for a chance to win exclusive Kevin Durant signed memorabilia, Sparkling Ice gear and more. In-store, “Shoot to Win” with KD incorporates an augmented reality experience where contestants will have three chances to score a basket against Durant, in the mobile and online versions of the game. Contestants will be able to play once a day to win daily prizes, like signed Kevin Durant swag and cases of Sparkling Ice. All players will win a Sparkling Ice coupon as a consolation prize for playing the game.

In addition to the interactive game, Sparkling Ice recently unveiled its new Limited-Edition Orange Mango bottle, featuring Durant’s signature and a custom basketball graphic on the label. Proceeds from bottle sales will go to the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation’s (KDCF) “BUILD IT AND THEY WILL BALL” Courts Renovation Initiative. “BUILD IT AND THEY WILL BALL” aims to revitalize basketball courts for at-risk youth in underserved communities across the United States and internationally. The first three locations for the “BUILD IT AND THEY WILL BALL” program include courts in Oklahoma City, Washington, D.C. and Berlin, Germany. Sparkling Ice is proud to announce their support for a project based in the brand’s hometown of Seattle, WA, where Kevin Durant was first drafted.

“It is an honor to be able to support one of the first court renovations in the city we call home,” noted Kevin Klock, President and CEO of Talking Rain Beverage Co. “Kevin Durant’s dedication to giving back to the community, as well as his talent and ambition on and off the court, is why we continue to enhance our partnership.”

For a chance to “Shoot to Win” with KD and score select merchandise, visit www.ShootWithKD.com. For more information about Sparkling Ice and 2016 initiatives with Kevin Durant, visit www.SparklingIce.com and www.facebook.com/SparklingICE.

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About Sparkling Ice Beverages 

Sparkling Ice beverages combine sparkling water, natural flavors, fruit juice, vitamins and antioxidants to offer a great tasting lightly carbonated beverage, all without the calories. Sparkling Ice is the Bold Side of Water, offering a bold, flavored, lightly-carbonated beverage that appeals to all age groups. Available in eleven refreshing flavors: Black Raspberry, Orange Mango, Pink Grapefruit, Kiwi Strawberry, Coconut Pineapple, Pomegranate Blueberry, Peach Nectarine, Lemon Lime, Crisp Apple, Cherry Limeade, Strawberry Watermelon and new in 2016 Black Cherry. Sparkling Ice Lemonades, launched in 2013, are available in three refreshing flavors: Classic Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade and Peach Lemonade.  Sparkling Ice Teas launched nationally in 2015 and include Peach Tea, Raspberry Tea, Lemon Tea and Half & Half flavors. SPARKLING ICE can be found in retailers nationwide. Sparkling Ice is part of the Talking Rain family of beverages, and retails for $1.19-$1.29. To locate Sparkling Ice, visit www.sparklingice.com/locate/.

About Kevin Durant Charity Foundation

The mission of the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation (KDCF) is to enrich the lives of at-risk youth from low-income backgrounds through educational, athletic and social programs.

KDCF core programs include the “Build it and They Will Ball” courts renovation initiative, ongoing support to organizations serving foster youth and youth facing homelessness, and annual holiday programs.

For more information visit: kevindurant.com

Credit: SPARKLING ICE.

The GRAMMY Museum^® has announced its popular traveling photo exhibit, Bob Dylan: Photographs by Daniel Kramer, will get its Los Angeles premiere at the Museum on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016. The exhibit documents Bob Dylan’s metamorphosis from folk musician to rock & roll icon through more than 50 photographs taken by New York-based photographer and film director Daniel Kramer for a year and a day during 1964 and 1965.

“The unique photographs Daniel Kramer captured while working with Bob Dylan during one of the most pivotal moments of his career sheds a never-before-seen light on one of America’s greatest songwriters,” said GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli. “We first opened this exhibit in Dylan’s hometown of Hibbing, Minnesota. Now, we are thrilled to showcase the incredible work of Daniel Kramer at our home in Los Angeles just in time for Dylan’s 75th birthday.”

On display on the Museum’s second floor through May 15, 2016, Bob Dylan: Photographs by Daniel  Kramer offers viewers a striking intimate account of the folk singer’s transition into a rock superstar. This photographic “backstage view” of the singer/songwriter showcases key moments in Dylan’s musical career during one of the most dynamic periods of American history.

Daniel Kramer
Daniel Kramer is one of America’s most noted music and portrait photographers. His seminal pictures of Dylan in 1964 and 1965 not only revealed the rising young star to international audiences, but set a standard by which all other rock portraits would be judged. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and self-educated in photography, Kramer worked as an assistant to Philippe Halsman and Allan and Diane Arbus before gaining an international reputation of his own. His 1967 book, Bob Dylan, was critically acclaimed, as were the three Dylan album covers Kramer created — Bringing It All Back Home, Highway 61 Revisited and Biograph. Rolling Stone magazine called Kramer “the photographer most closely associated with Bob Dylan.”

Kramer’s photographs have been shown or collected by the national Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.; the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum; the International Center of Photography; the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Folkwang Museum in Germany; the George Eastman Museum; and many other prestigious institutions.

Bob Dylan
In the 1960s Bob Dylan revolutionized popular music. Writing with the passion of a poet, the lyrical reach of a philosopher, Dylan, just in his 20s, changed the way we heard music and what we demanded from it. By blending elements of American folk music, blues, and rock, Dylan stitched together these influences to become one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century. He wrote songs of serious social, political, and cultural consequence and in the process gave rock music the conscience it never had in its early years. Later in the decade he broke from folk music, found his own voice and created a unique body of work full of musical masterpieces.

“Very often a photographer is an historian with a camera,” said Kramer. “So, if I was successful, then, yes, there are a lot of pictures. But, that’s not the only thing you come away with. What you come away with is information, and something about Bob Dylan, and something about the time. You can see the change in the music, from the one microphone and acoustical guitar in a simple setting to a vast stadium, hundreds of feet of cable, huge speakers that are bigger than a person. So I think all of that, if you get that out of it, then the pictures did their job.”

The exhibit will be on display in the Museum’s Special Exhibits Gallery on the second floor through May 24, 2016.

About The GRAMMY Museum^®

Paying tribute to music’s rich cultural history, this one-of-a-kind, 21st-century museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music, the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process, and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music — the GRAMMY® Award. The GRAMMY Museum features 30,000 square feet of interactive and multimedia exhibits located within L.A. LIVE, the downtown Los Angeles sports, entertainment and residential district. Through thought-provoking and dynamic public and educational programs and exhibits, guests will experience music from a never-before-seen insider perspective that only the GRAMMY Museum can deliver. For more information, please call 213-765-6800 or visit www.grammymuseum.org. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYMuseum on Twitter and Instagram, and like “The GRAMMY Museum” on Facebook.

The GRAMMY Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Museum admission is $12.95 for adults; $11.95 for senior citizens (65+) and college students (18 years and older, valid ID required); and $10.95 for youth (ages 6–17) and members of the military. GRAMMY Museum members and children 5 and under are admitted free. Located at 800 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite A245, Los Angeles, CA 90015, with an entrance off of Figueroa Street, the Museum resides within the L.A. LIVE campus, at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles.

Credit: The GRAMMY Museum.

Brea Mall is excited to welcome new retailers that are slated to bloom just in time for spring, including Sprint, Supreme Day Spa, Nature Republic, and Jack Monarch, in addition to the relocations of Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma and remodel of Express.

“Here at Brea Mall, our goal is to continually enhance our customers’ shopping experience,” said Nate Weirbach, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Brea Mall. “We hope that by providing a wider selection of high-quality brands, our shoppers’ satisfaction will continue to climb.”

A full-service wireless retailer with more than 120 locations, Sprint recently opened a new location at Brea Mall. With a new 980-square-foot storefront located next to Lenscrafters, the cellular service provider will offer a variety of products and services, including customer care.

Also opening in the spring is Supreme Day Spa, a local tenant featuring a variety of skincare and cosmetic products. The 1,000-square-foot store will be located on lower level, near Macy’s Women’s store.

A second cosmetics company will follow the debut of Supreme Day Spa. Nature Republic, a South Korean-based cosmetics company focused on providing natural cosmetic products, will be located in a 1,300-square-foot space near Nordstrom.

Jack Monarch, a Newport Beach-based jewelry retailer that offers handmade and hand-assembled pieces, will also call Brea Mall home. The custom jeweler will feature rare gem collections and fine crystals in a 1,200-square-foot space, located on the upper level, near Center Court.

As of this month, Express has closed half of its Brea Mall location in order to begin a remodeling process, in which the retailer plans to update the interior and exterior of the store. The specialty men’s and women’s apparel store will remain open during the remodel, which is scheduled to be completed in late spring.

In addition, Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma are relocating within the mall. Pottery Barn will be reopening this spring in their new 5,000-square-foot location on the upper level near Nordstrom, and Williams-Sonoma will be reopening on the upper level near Lenscrafters in a new 3,400-square-foot space.

Sprint, Supreme Day Spa, Nature Republic, and Jack Monarch will be joining the recently opened Johnny Rockets located in the Food Court.

For more information, please visit Brea Mall on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BreaMall, on Twitter at twitter.com/ShopBreaMall and on Instagram at instagram.com/shopbreamall/.

Credit: Simon.

Planning a romantic evening, a “Galentines” day brunch or celebrating with the kids? Whole Foods Market has great ideas for a memorable Valentine’s Day weekend. Friendly reminder to shop before Sunday to avoid marathon street closures, or opt for delivery!

For the Sweetheart:

Whole Trade® Roses via UberEats (A dozen red roses, $25*) – Los Angeles’quickest option for flower delivery on demand! Don’t let this weekend’s marathon street closures or a busy schedule get in the way of romance. Order a dozen red roses for delivery via UberEats on Saturday, Feb. 13.  Heading out on the town Saturday night? Order roses before dinner and get a $15 off purchase of $50 or more coupon* from Whole Foods Market.

Whole Trade® Roses (double dozen assorted roses, $35**, Feb 12-14) – Make this a Valentine’s Day to remember with affordable Whole Trade® roses that support healthy ecosystems and thriving farmworker communities.

Whole Trade® Theo Chocolate Select Organic Chocolate Bars (3 ounce, 2/$5, Feb 10-16) – Share a Whole Trade® Theo Chocolate bar. With high standards for social and environmental responsibility, this chocolate is a sweet treat for him or her, and the planet!

Dinner for Two (one entrée + two sides per person, $24.99**, Feb 10-14) – Enjoy a relaxing and romantic evening in and let Whole Foods Market do the cooking! Choose from cabernet glazed short ribs or Kite Hill lasagna along with a selection of sides including garlic leek mashed potatoes, asparagus with julienned vegetables, roasted wild mushrooms and kale & fennel salad with quinoa.

“Galentine’s” Day:

Select Rosé Wines (20 percent off, Feb 12-14) –Today’s rosés are festive and perfect for a girls’ brunch or dinner in Los Angeles’ 80-degree-weather February.

Whole Foods Market Fizzing Bath Bombs (2.3 ounce, 2/$5, Feb 10-16) – Help friends de-stress with these lightly scented essential oils. Scents include coconut milk, lavender vanilla, oatmeal Shea, muscle soak, milk & honey and rose petal.

ALL lip care and lip color (25 percent off, Feb 12-14) – Feel beautiful from the inside out with the highest-quality lipsticks, lip balms and glosses!

For Little Loved Ones:

Bears for Humanity ($19.99) – Share the love with a child this Valentine’s Day with a certified organic teddy bear. When one of these furry friends is purchased, Bears for Humanity gives one to a child in need.

Like all products in Whole Foods Market stores, the items featured here are free of artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats. Additional offerings this weekend include

Fine print: *Delivery only available in UberEatsLA coverage area. Coupon valid 2/13/16-2/19/16  at these Los Angeles stores: Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Downtown LA, Fairfax, Montana, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Venice, West LA, Westwood, Wilshire Blvd.  **Prices below only valid at stores in Arizona, Southern California and Southern Nevada. Check your local store for specific pricing outside of these states.

Credit: Whole Foods Market.