tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31719257094690208602024-02-07T06:22:50.038-08:00Everything's More Fun in a TutuAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859560499019335921noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3171925709469020860.post-35943071632891082362017-10-05T17:04:00.000-07:002017-10-05T17:04:20.893-07:00Saving Money at Disneyland Resort<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My original post was pretty popular, but three years has changed a lot, from new rides, new foods, and new rules around the park. I wanted to provide an up-to-date resource for families planning trips to Disneyland Resort, so I hope this helps!</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Many people look forward to trips to Disneyland, but dread the cost of going. We took our boys for their first visit in 2008, when they were 3 and 4 and I searched high and low for how to get the best deals. I hadn’t been to Disneyland myself in 14 years at that point and had no clue what I was getting our family into. Little did my husband know, at the time, that that trip would spawn an addiction to Disney vacations.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That year we saved and budgeted and took our boys on a memorable first trip. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We fell in love with Disneyland at that point and now are season passholders. Even though the park is about 7.5 hours away, we still try to make it down at least 4-5 times a year. That includes my annual ladies only trip I make each February.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To travel down to Disneyland that much costs money and adds calories, so after a couple of visits, I started taking note of how to make trips more affordable for our family.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">1.<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">First, make sure you plan your travel dates outside peak season.</span> We have found that summer is unbearable, due to high crowds, heat, and increased prices. Fall is best, before the Halloween festivities begin, but after school has started back up. The week after New Year’s is also a low-crowd time and Christmas decorations are still up. The next best option is in the Spring, but well away from Spring Break. Disneyland operates on a 6-week “spring break” and those weeks surrounding Easter are very packed. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Update 10/5/17: Lately, I am finding that Tuesdays and Wednesday's in early-mid October, early November, mid-January are also good times to head into the parks. I know that doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room, but if we get a crowded Monday or Thursday at the start or end of our trip, it isn't so bad. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">3.<span style="line-height: normal;"> <span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Pack your lunch and snacks. </span> </span>Disneyland allows you to bring in a soft-sided cooler up to the size that would fit a 6-pack of soda. As long as there are no glass containers, you are welcome to bring in your own foods. We typically pack sandwiches, chips, juice pouches, granola bars, craisins, crackers, etc. into a small cooler and bring it in with us. Meals get expensive in the ‘Land and are packed with calories. We like to avoid these things and enjoy finding a quiet spot to eat (like the back of Hungry Bear Restaurant.) We also pack a case of water and put bottles in our stroller or backpack for the day. The water in the parks is aerated and cloudy - very unappealing and the taste is displeasing. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">4.<span style="line-height: normal;"> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Bring breakfast foods to your hotel. </span> We pack oatmeal, cereal, and other easy to make breakfasts with us when we travel. Some of the hotels like Quality Inn on S. Manchester (which is right across the street, a 10 minute walk) offer free continental breakfasts. Quality Inn even has a waffle station. Yum! If you ever get to stay in a room with a kitchen (The California Grand has amazing suites), you can order groceries from Von’s and cook a hot breakfast before you enter the parks. Other hotels nearby that offer free breakfast include: Best Western Park Place Inn, Best Western Anaheim Inn, and Desert Inn. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">I I also love collecting Disney pins. The best way to save on these is to get them on Ebay (make sure they are </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">legitimate Disney pins.) Then, while you are in the park, you can trade them with any Cast Member wearing pins on a black lanyard or black hip board. I buy pins for a few dollars each, and then trade for pins that I like better and are worth more. Cast Members wearing teal lanyards are only for kids to trade with.</span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">6.<span style="line-height: normal;"> <span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Tickets.</span> There are two different ways I prefer to save here. Keep in mind, discounts on tickets are difficult to get unless you are a California teacher or in the military. My first choice is to weigh the cost of the annual passes to how long/how many trips you will take in a year. I find it is much more affordable to get the Signature Plus or Deluxe pass for how often we go. My trips work out to about $20 per day when a 1-day ticket is around $100. If you are only going once, for less than a week, the best prices can be found at GetAwayToday.com. You can find lots of great deals on their site and you can pick up your tickets at the Disneyland ticket booth. GAT offers lower prices that even Disneyland!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">7.<span style="line-height: normal;"> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hotels:</span> </span>My favorite hotels are right across the street from Disneyland. In order of farthest to closest, here are my picks:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">b.<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Howard Johnson on S. Manchester and Harbor. The rates are a bit pricier, but if you have an AP, Entertainment Book, or keep your eye open for deals, you can score a great rate. The rooms are spacious, there are amazing pools for the kids and grownups, and there is a convenience shop on site. No breakfast is available, but there is a fridge and microwave to cook meals from home. 10 minute walk to the parks.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">c.<span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Best Western Park Place Inn or Anaheim Inn on Harbor. If you go during off-peak season, you can get great rates, spacious rooms, and there is free breakfast (both offer hot foods like sausage, bacon, potatoes, pancakes, as well as yogurt, fruit, pastries, and a variety of cereals and beverages.) 5 minute walk to the parks<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">I love Super Bowl parties.
Ever since I was young, I've enjoyed the social gatherings they bring and
all the delicious food everyone supplies. </span><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">I
almost had my first kiss at a Super Bowl party, but I chickened out. I
was in the 7th grade and Brad was so dreamy, but I was wearing this stupid
Sylvester and Tweety shirt which had a mustard stain on it and I was feeling
less than glamorous. But I digress.</span><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">The
past few years we have played a fun trivia game while watching the game
progress that makes it more entertaining for even the non-fans of the party.
My host from previous years always wrote out the quiz, but since I am
going to a different party this year, I didn't want to miss the fun and created
my own list. I used questions from other blogs and added a few of my own.</span><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">It is
fun to liven up the answers and see who is really paying attention by tossing
in funny choice selections, including the host or popular party guests.</span><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">The
winner gets their name written on a football and it is passed down each year
(or you can just give them a prize - 6-pack of beer, maybe?) and they get
bragging rights.</span><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">In
case you are looking for a little fun for your own party, here is my quiz for
this year.</span><span style="font-family: Aparajita, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bowl XLIV Quiz<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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toss, what will the player call?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Heads b.
Tails<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the result of the coin toss be?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tails c. The coin will
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win the coin toss?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Seattle b.
New England c. Josh Taylor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sing the National Anthem?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Taylor Swift<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Menzel<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Adele Dazeem<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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know, but they will probably mess it up<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Will an
announcer discuss Deflategate before the game begins (before kickoff)?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Yes, they can’t let it go. B. No, it’s old news c.
What is Deflategate?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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coin toss, the first commercial will be?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Coca Cola b.
Skittles c. Go Daddy d. Doritos e. BMW<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">f. Bud Light/Budweiser g.
Other<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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score first?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Seattle b.
New England c. The 12<sup>th</sup> Man<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">8.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The first
score will be from?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">A touchdown b.
Field Goal c.
Home Run<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">9.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Who will be
ahead at the end of the first quarter?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">New England b.
Seattle c. Tie Score d. The Refs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">10.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Who will be
ahead at halftime?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Seattle b.
New England c. Tie Score d. The cheerleaders<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">11.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Who will
punt first in today’s game?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Seattle b.
New England c. There will not be any
punts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">12.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">What team
will receive the kickoff in the second half?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Seattle b.
New England c. The officials<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">13.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Who will
catch the first TD pass?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">D. Baldwin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">J. Edelman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">c.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">R. Gronkowski<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">d.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">L. Wilson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">e.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">R. Lockette<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">f.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Demaryius Thomas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">g.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Jerry Rice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">h.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Someone
else<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">14.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">What team
will be penalized first?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Seattle b.
New England c. There will be no
penalties<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">15.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">What team
will commit the first turnover?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Seattle b.
New England c. There will be no
turnovers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">16.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">What team
will score the first touchdown?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Seattle b.
New England c. There will NO
touchdowns<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">17.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">How long
will the longest touchdown play be?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Over 39 and a half yards b.
Under 39 and a half yards c. There will be NO touchdowns<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">18.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Which team
will challenge a play first?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Seattle b.
New England c. There will be no coach
challenges<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">19.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Who will
win the Super Bowl<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Seattle b.
New England c. SF Giants d. Tie game!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">20.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Give
yourself a point for wearing gear from a team that is NOT in the Superbowl (no way
weather fan here!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">21.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Give
yourself a point for wearing Seahawks or Patriots gear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">22.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Will the
camera show fat guys not wearing shirts?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">a.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Of course! It’s
too hot for shirts!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">b.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Brrr….nope,
they will be keeping warm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Why would someone do that?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the MVP of Super Bowl XLIX? ___________________<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Half-time entertainment this year?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Jay-Z<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Beyonce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Beiber<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Michael Jackson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be shown holding a D and a fence cut out?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Of course! It
is tradition!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lame?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I don’t get it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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commercial during Super Bowl XLIX will cost how much?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">About $1 million<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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million<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">About $10 million<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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buy one get one free<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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guy on the sidelines get knocked down?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">No, they know how to move out of the way. B. Yes,
There is always at least ONE person!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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name of the Super Bowl trophy given to the winning team?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The World Cup b.
World Champion Trophy c.
Super Bowl Trophy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">d. Vince Lombardi Trophy e.
The Heisman Trophy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be obviously crying?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Yes b.
No<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Gatorade will be thrown on the winning coach?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Blue b. Red c. Other<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the COMBINED total score be? (This is
the tie-breaker question. In the case
you have answered correctly the same number of questions as someone else the
closest answer without going over wins.)
Your answer:____________________<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">With 2014 now behind me, I am eagerly looking forward to this year and all it can bring. Last year had some great, new adventures and some definite times of struggle, but it taught me new things about myself and my family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am truly sorry if you stumbled upon my blog over the past few months to find it growing with cobwebs. Truth be told, I was trying to focus more on spending time with family, work on a book I am writing, build my small business, and just balance out my home life. I would rather add to the blog when I can add new and fresh content rather than recycled tutorials making the blogosphere rounds. </span></div>
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By March we were full in to baseball season with Brydon improving every game. Miss B was a squirrely girl as she was getting more mobile and not wanting to sit and watch games. As my time in youth ministries at church was coming to a close, I helped chalk the wall for the high school room. I also dyed my hair pink! What color will I do for 2015?!</div>
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April was super busy with Miss B's first Easter which we spent with my parents over a lovely brunch and did an egg hunt at my stepmom's home with my sister. Tahoe ran his first 5k and did pretty well in the cold morning air. We did a bit of traveling too; Miss B and I went to our first <a href="http://mommy-con.com/">MommyCon</a> in San Francisco where we modeled the newest Ergo, met <a href="http://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/">Badass Breastfeeder</a>, Abby, made new friends with ladies in my babywearing group, and overcame the fear of public nursing. While at MommyCon, I was able to stay with my friend Cynthia and Miss B loved snuggling up on her dog, Hope. The following weekend, the whole family took a trip to Nevada to visit with my in-laws and Miss B got up close to some pretty horses. She had just been diagnosed with Bronchiolitis at this time too and had started breathing treatments. Our little peanut lost several pounds during this month which made us nervous. I am happy to say she recovered beautifully, but has stayed a peanut ever since.</div>
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May brought my first Mother's Day with three kids! It was also a time of goodbyes. Brydon finished his fourth baseball season with great praises from his coaches. What we didn't know at the time, was that would be his last baseball season as he chose a new sport. I also said goodbye to the high school ministry I had been volunteering in for the past 7 years. I had been with "my girls" from their 7th grade year till high school graduation. Maybe someday soon, the doors to youth ministry will open again and I will have the time to work with cool kids again.</div>
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In June we stayed busy with swim lessons for Miss B, Tahoe graduating to middle school, a mini family reunion to celebrate my husband's grandpa's 80th birthday, trips to many baseball games, and hikes out on the trails. We were making the most of the nice weather!</div>
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July is one of my favorite months because it brings my birthday! We had a great time celebrating Miss B's first Fourth of July at the local parade and fireworks show (complete with fire from the local drought conditions). A few days later we sent the boys off to summer camp in the mountains and Miss B and I boarded a plane with Christina and Simon for Hawaii! Christina won a trip to Disney's Aulani for a week and her husband could not go, so we took the kiddos and had a great week. We were there for my 32nd birthday and spent the morning at Pearl Harbor. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me!</div>
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In September we celebrated Brydon's 10th birthday and started up with soccer for both boys. Talk about busy! Four practices a week and two games on Saturdays...phew! </div>
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In October I ran the Hot Pink 5K (my first one since Little Miss) with my friend Sarah. Earl and I also celebrated <b>8 years </b>of marriage and his 33rd birthday! We spent our anniversary in San Francisco having a delicious lunch at Boudin's and exploring the aquarium on Pier 39. After dreaming about this costume for years, I sewed a Twink costume for Little Miss B and dressed as Rainbow Brite for Halloween. She was so cute! We went to the Snow's Castle for an entertaining Halloween party and for trick-or-treating and Miss B quickly learned about candy-hording.</div>
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November was soon here and I tried my sewing skills out on some dresses for Miss B - she was a great sport! Speaking of sports, the boys wrapped up rec soccer for the season, but Brydon's team continued with indoor soccer. He has found a new passion as goalie and wants to keep playing. </div>
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Finally, we arrived to December where we surprised the kids with a Christmastime trip to Disneyland! We spent three magical days in the park and Miss B loved the rides, especially Dumbo. The kids and I joined our babywearing group for a festive walk around a local street that goes all out for Christmas. To cap off the season, we celebrated Christmas with dinner at home, joined by my parents. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Looking back, we spent a lot of time together as a family this past year. I hope to continue that as we enter in to 2015. Even now, my boys are playing video games together while being coached by dad as Little Miss adds her "two cents." I am looking forward to my annual ladies-only trip to Disneyland next month and a road trip up the Pacific Northwest this summer with my family. With any luck, good things are in store for us this year! Happy New Year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love Disneyland at Halloween-time <strike>(heck, I love Disneyland anytime when it isn't crowded).</strike> We have taken the kids down a few times for the Halloween party and spent our 6th anniversary there as well, where the hubby and I dressed as Mary Poppins and Bert the chimney sweep. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we cannot go to Disneyland, the next best thing is Disney at home. Halloween movie nights are a tradition in my home and I love the movie line-up that ABC puts out. They play all of your favorite Halloween movies and often have encore presentations in case you miss them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is anyone else glad to see summer come to an end and watch the kids head back to school? This summer has just blown by and has been full of fun with friends and family. We have been so busy that blogging took a major back seat. I am pretty eager to share about some of our adventures this summer though, so stay tuned for that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been continuing to work on getting back into shape and losing weight. During my vacation last month I actually lost 5 pounds! What a nice surprise considering I enjoyed all of the local fare I could find. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After five weeks of not running (having the kids home makes that task so much more difficult!) I started back up again. Currently, the plan is to run a mile a day. Today was day 5 and my time is improving! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So while some things are helping, one thing I noticed as I read blogs and talked to others who have lost weight, the one thing that fit people tend to have in common is that they plan out their meals. And not just write them down, but prep, cook and store their weekly meals. This may be the one thing that boosts my efforts in a positive way. Yesterday, I sat down and wrote out a meal plan - breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks - and went to the store to purchase the items I needed. Then I came home, nursed Baby B to sleep, and set to work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meal 1 (7:30 am): shake</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meal 2 (11:00am): M-W Sweet potatoes, asparagus, and turkey meatballs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> T-Sun: Brown rice with chicken, red bell pepper and pineapple</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meal 3 (2:30): shake</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meal 4 (6:00 pm): M-Th: Veggie Burger with a salad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Fri-Sun: Grilled chicken with brown rice and green beans</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meal 5 (9:00pm): M-W: Blackberries with almonds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Th-Su: Greek yogurt with banana slices, flax seed and agave nectar. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First thing you should do is make sure your counters are clean and clear and that you have all of the containers you will need. Wash all of your produce and make sure meat is thawed. I also like to do all of the veggie chopping first and get everything in little prep bowls so that I feel cool like chefs on TV ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the sweet and spicy chicken I love to make. You can find the recipe<a href="http://funintutus.blogspot.com/2014/06/sweet-spicy-chicken-wrap.html"> here</a>. I omitted the tortilla and served it over brown rice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The quickest part was prepping the snacks. I tossed a handful of berries and almonds into some cups for one. The other was a serving of yogurt topped with sliced banana, a spoonfool of flax seed and a drizzle of agave nectar. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few things I am missing from my photos - I also made some pizza veggie burgers that I found at Trader Joes and stored those in a container for easy reheating. Today I will finish my last set of meals which will be the grilled chicken strips and green beans and add them to my leftover rice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That is it! Everything included, this all took me about 3 hours and now all of my meals are ready for the week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have said it a million times, I feel, but really - I have learned more from parenting Baby B than I did with both of my boys combined. Age and maturity have helped me get a better grasp on what I should be doing as a mom. It is fun watching friends get ready for their first babies and raise their first babies and I find myself giving tidbits of advice when asked. Occasionally I become "that woman" who gives the unsolicited advice when I feel like the parent really should know something - and it is almost always that bit of advice I wish someone would have shared with me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The more I sit and ponder how amazing it is to be a parent in 2014, the more I thought about what I really want to say to mom and dad-to-be's before they welcome their new baby into their lives and home. So here are my tips you should read BEFORE you get to the end of your pregnancy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Don't plan on drugs at the hospital.</b> I was induced with my first son (at age 20) due to medical issues with him, which ultimately led to pitocin which lead to the epidural to ease the pain. I was still scared of the pain when I had my second son, so again I had the pitocin and the epidural. During my third pregnancy, I was blessed to have watched several friends show me the strength I could unleash from inside of me. Friends of mine had successful homebirths, drug free - if they could do it, so could I. I did my research; I watched videos and read books and talked with my doctor. At age 31 I was going to show how strong women really are and do this birth thing all natural. Thanks to the support of my husband, an amazing doula, and encouraging nurses and my doctor - I had Baby B WITHOUT DRUGS. It hurt. Honestly, I think the pain helped me get her out faster. I was in such a state of euphoria during my labor that never happened with my previous two children, that I felt like She-rah. The rush of endorphin's after I had my daughter was amazing and I felt so at peace afterwards. So I am here to say, "You can do it! You can do it without drugs!" Believe in yourself and the power you DO have inside of you. You can get more information on the relationship between drugs and labor complications <a href="http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/">here</a>. Watch the video - it is so informative! </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Make sure you have breastfeeding support. </b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breastfeeding isn't always a cake walk. Sometimes it can be a real struggle for weeks or months. However, it is highly rewarding, providing essential nutrients to baby that formula just cannot replicate and providing countless benefits to the mama. The </span><a href="http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs342/en/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">World Health Organization (WHO) recommends</a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> breastfeeding until age 2, worldwide average is 3-7 years old. When you do not have a support team in place for breastfeeding, you tend to give up sooner. I am constantly around breastfeeding moms, so it always surprises me that we are not in the majority. So few moms continue to breastfeed after 6 months of age even when breast milk is the best source of nutrition and is easier to prepare than formula. *I am not anti-formula - there are few cases where parents must use formula, I am not attacking those families. One of the best things you can do is to surround yourself with women who are breastfeeding and will offer support when you need it most.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. <a href="http://csftl.org/">Check out Car Seats for the Littles</a> to get updated safety information on carseats.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. The LAW in every state in the U.S. states that children must be a year old AND 20lbs to rear face. That is not either or, it is both. The<a href="http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/AAP-Updates-Recommendation-on-Car-Seats.aspx"> American Academy of Pediatrics</a> recommends rear facing until AT LEAST age 2. Here are some informative (and scientific!) links to help you learn more. <a href="http://csftl.org/rear-facing-car-seat-myths-busted/">Rear Facing Myths Busted</a> & <a href="http://csftl.org/why-rear-facing-the-science-junkies-guide/">Science Behind Rear Facing</a>. The video below shows the crash test dummies in rear facing and forward facing accidents. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No matter what, make the best decisions for your baby and your family. No one way is right for every mom, baby and family. You will make mistakes. You will learn new ways and find what works best for you. Welcome to the journey of parenthood with all of it's ups & downs. Good luck! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Resources:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Hospital-Birth-Best-Worlds/dp/1558327185">Natural Hospital Birth</a>: An excellent book teaching you about getting through labor without the drugs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://kellymom.com/">Kelly Mom</a> offers fantastic support and advice for breastfeeding and parenting. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.llli.org/">La Leche Leauge:</a> Breastfeeding support. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ahaparenting.com/">Aha! Parenting</a>: Tons of advice for parenting all ages.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/">Money Saving Moms</a>: Helping you with meal plans, couponing, and saving money.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859560499019335921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3171925709469020860.post-2557118032857715322014-06-17T21:42:00.002-07:002014-06-18T09:04:21.848-07:00Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wrap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, food makes me fat when I cannot step away so I am always looking out for ways to eat delicious meals that won't compromise my waistline. The other day in my kitchen, I was playing around with ingredients and stumbled upon this delicious (and HEALTHY) lunch. The best part? It was pretty quick to make and under 300 calories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will see the picture of my ingredients and you may wonder why the photo shows a spinach wrap, when my wrap CLEARLY is not green. Well folks, even the best of us forget to read labels. The spinach wrap is a whopping 210 calories. While that is fine and dandy when I am spreading hummus on it and wrapping up a little lunch meat, it is not great for this particular recipe when the goal is to keep calories low.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I opted to swap it out for a regular tortilla which was 170 calories. An even better option would be a low-carb or whole wheat tortilla or wrap, but I wasn't about to run out to the store for this one thing.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859560499019335921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3171925709469020860.post-53819982348809575412014-06-16T18:24:00.003-07:002014-06-16T18:24:39.266-07:00Free Summer Fun!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every summer to curb boredom, I pack our schedule with a variety of fun activities to keep the kids busy and entertained. Otherwise we get one of two scenarios: 1. Kids stare at the video games or tv all day - or - 2. "Mom....there is no one around, nothing to do...can we play video games?" My kids do not seem to have the same scope of imagination that I had as a kid. I remember inventing this one game where we would throw these large, colorful toy coins all over my lawn and race each other to pick up the most. Sounds thrilling, right? Hey, at least it kept us entertained.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, instead of throwing things around your yard, here are a bunch of free activities you can take the kids to to keep them happy (and keep you sane!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/free-home-depot-kids-workshop-first-saturday-month/">Home Depot</a> offers FREE workshops that are great for kids ages 5-12 and they run the first Saturday of every month from 9 am until about noon. These activities are first come, first serve, so make sure you arrive early to ensure your child gets a kit. You can also register <a href="http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops">here</a> Kids will receive a kit, apron, and pin to show that they participated. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx">Lowes</a> also offers their Build and Grow clinics for kids on select Saturday's at 10 am. You can see their full schedule <a href="http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/fullschedule.aspx">here</a>. Classes are typically every other Saturday and are usually focused around a recent DreamWorks movie. Apron and hammer are provided and the kids receive a badge for participating. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> You must pre-register and parents must sign a waiver for their kids to use a hammer.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.disneystore.com/summer-play-days/mn/1012902/">Disney Store</a> is hosting daily Summer Play Days from June 3-September 1st. Each week a new button is given out for free. Check your local store for times and details. These fun days are for ages 3 and up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/customer-service/store-events.html">Pottery Barn Kids </a>is hosting a Summer Reading Challenge. Kids can read books from their list to earn a free book. PBK also offers Story time from 11-11:30 on Tuesdays. Certain days are themed, like the July 1st Hero Day. Check your local store for more information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.learningexpress.com/store/roseville/">Learning Express</a> offers Story time every Tuesday and Friday at 10 am. Story time is followed by a fun craft and a snack - all for free! Check your local store as times may vary. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/">Kids Bowl Free</a> This is something we look forward to every summer! Register your children and they can play 2 free games each day during the summer, shoe rental not included. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.westfield.com/us/wfamily/fundays">Westfield Malls</a> - If you are lucky to have a Westfield Mall near you, check their events schedule as they offer a host of fun activities for the family. My local mall sets up an outdoor "theater" with free movies and snacks for purchase. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Local Library - check your local library for story times and other events. Our's has many fun, free activities to participate in and even hosts a reading program with prizes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many cities also offer free movies in the park and concerts throughout the summer. Check your city calendar to see. Just last Saturday, I took the kids to watch "A Bug's Life" at a local park and halfway through the movie the sprinklers came on! It definitely made for more adventure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check with your local zoo and museums as well and see if they are having any free days. Places like the Exploratorium in San Francisco offer several free days throughout the year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am so thankful that businesses provide events and activities like these to help my boys stay busy, entertained, and learning while they are out of school.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My friend Aleisa purchased a meal and drink just before we left and walked it out to him. She was even so bold as to pray with him. It was such an amazing testament of brotherly love and selfless service. I want to be more like her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since then, I have been eager to make Blessing Bags, so that I have the opportunity to give something to the men and women I see on the corner needing assistance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, I searched my closet and grabbed from the tons of travel sized goodies I always have on hand. I then wrote out a list of needs and headed to the store. I ended up doing one bag for a woman (I hardly see women out), and five for men. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today we spoiled my husband with a home cooked breakfast of pancakes, potatoes, sausage, and eggs and will be making pulled pork sliders, per his request, for dinner. We are spending the day at the local water park too. Hopefully, not too many other dads want to spend their day there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was sad to leave my little garden and have been wanting to start one at our current home for a long time. Last summer, my husband was a sweetheart and dug out a part in our backyard and built me my garden bed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today we decided to finish the garden we started a year ago. The boys jumped in and we pulled, hoed and raked the weeds out in under an hour. Many hands make light work, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We decided to plant strawberries, red bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, and pumpkins for this fall. I am eager to taste our hard work! </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859560499019335921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3171925709469020860.post-28238010148711377292014-06-13T13:24:00.000-07:002014-06-13T13:38:39.516-07:00{365} Challenge: Give Blood<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I was pursuing my birthday bucket list the other day, I realized I should get to setting an appointment for donating blood. As luck would have it, the local <a href="http://www.bloodsource.org/">Blood Source</a> was advertising a blood drive for today. If you participated, you would get free froyo AND tickets to the Rivercats, our local minor league baseball team. Score!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my friends is just amazing, and planned the whole summer full of activities. Instead of keeping all of the fun to herself, she invited our family and many others from our church to join in on the good times when we can. Needless to say, this summer is going to be one of the best yet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Besides spending time with my kids and friends as we venture to parks, splash pads, pools, skating rinks, movies and bowling alleys, I want to be serving up some delicious summer sustenance. The great thing about California during the summer, because it sure isn't the heat, is all of the great produce to be had. Avocados, strawberries, watermelon, tomatoes...mmm....and produce stands on street corners full of them all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love firing up the grill and partaking in the scrumptious goodness of grilled meats pared with fresh veggies and fruits, so this month is reflective of those flavors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. <a href="http://onceamonthmeals.com/crockpot-ranch-pork-chops/">Crock Pot ranch pork chops</a> with corn on the cob </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(crock pot meal and an easy make-ahead and freeze meal.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3: <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2012/08/please-welcome-our-guest-christy-from.html">Summertime Caprese Chicken</a> with <a href="http://preetyskitchen.blogspot.com/2013/11/chickpea-mango-vegan-salad-side-dish.html">chickpea and mango side dish</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7: <a href="http://www.oursmallhours.com/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-sandwiches/">Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken sandwiches</a> with spinach salad</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11: <a href="http://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/10/crockpot-dr-pepper-bbq-chicken.html">Crock Pot Dr. Pepper Chicken</a> with watermelon slices and roasted red potatoes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15: Father's Day! The hubby has requested <a href="http://www.campbellskitchen.com/recipes/slow-cooked-pulled-pork-sliders-50443">Pulled Pork Sliders</a> with a medly of grilled squash</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Part of my birthday bucket list, and partly because I am working on getting fit - I am trying to find new activities that I can attempt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to the suggestion of my friend, Christina, I woke up early (okay, normal time, but still early in the day) and headed off to try babywearing yoga with my babywearing group. I have done yoga, maybe twice, ever. It's not really my thing. Originally I thought yoga was about stretching and feeling relaxed, but a quickly learned it is about getting deep stretches that hurt and give you an amazing workout. I am not knocking the activity or those who do it, but it was not as fun as I imagined.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even so, I figured I would give this variation of yoga a try and see how it went. Despite my daughter giving up after 20 minutes, I did get some great stretching and relaxation in. Baby B was pretty good and spent the time playing in front of me. I would say this was a win.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Babywearing yoga allows parents an opportunity to bond with their baby in a relaxing environment. Babies are continually monitored so that they are safe and secure. It is very important to check and recheck the carrier during the class. In our class we were able to do warrior pose, tree, and some other stretches that I never learned the names of. Typical me! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are interested in learning more about babywearing yoga, <a href="http://blog.ergobaby.com/2013/02/babywearing-yoga/">here is a good start</a>, thanks to Ergo. </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859560499019335921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3171925709469020860.post-90106153403302401652014-05-21T13:01:00.000-07:002014-06-18T09:10:34.424-07:00{365} Challenge: Learning toys for the baby<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How often have we heard it said that giving a child a cardboard box would be better than the toy inside? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is so much truth in this. Babies and children seem to love containers and textures and random items and engage with them with more curiosity than the electronic toys we put out for them. Don't get me wrong, we have a few electronic baby toys that Baby B loves like her <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Laugh-Magical-Musical-Mirror/dp/B00CQHYZ6K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400785325&sr=8-1&keywords=fisher+price+vanity">Fisher Price Vanity</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Laugh-Learn-Friends-Musical/dp/B00CQHZ0H8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400785357&sr=8-1&keywords=fisher+price+learning+table">Learning Table</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To help Baby B explore the world around her, we have filled her toy basket with items to allow her to learn textures, work at problem solving, build creativity, and work at hand-eye coordination.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I created a sensory basket for Baby B to play with. In it are bits of different types of ribbon, lace, felt strips, a Christmas bow (with the sticker-tag removed), bits of fabric, and a toilet paper roll that I reinforced with duct tape. I figured this would stop her from chewing through it, and so far my idea has been successful. She can run the ribbon through the roll and as she gets bigger, may be able to start threading the ribbon through the holes in the basket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the best toys I have found, was a basket of vintage wooden blocks. These are played with more than anything else in our home right now. They were a great thrift store find and they will be staying with my family for years to come. I have also learned that<a href="http://www.parenting.com/article/the-benefits-of-block-play"> babies who play with blocks</a> with their parents for at least 20 minutes a day, score higher on language tests and are less likely to watch tv. Score!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also like taking random objects around the kitchen and letting Baby B just play. We give her wooden spoons, cups, bowls, utensils (without sharp edges!), measuring cups, and anything else clean and lying around. Sometimes it is fun to put a little water and ice in the bowls and cups and let her splash and play on the kitchen floor. You can take empty Crystal Light containers, fill them with just about anything, glue the top on, and presto - instant rattle! I used some tiny chip clips that we never use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly, I wanted to share our new favorite books. The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Indestructibles-Baby-Faces-Amy-Pixton/dp/0761168818/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400788471&sr=8-1&keywords=indestructibles+books">Indestructible books</a> are amazing! Baby B LOOOOOOVES paper and these books offer her the pleasure of crinkling and biting on them without destroying anything or getting some extra fiber in her diet. I recently scored a few at <a href="http://buybabydeals.com/">BuyBabyDeals.com</a> for just a few bucks each. I have also seen them on Amazon and at Buy Buy Baby.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859560499019335921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3171925709469020860.post-28693557738064399312014-05-19T22:00:00.000-07:002014-05-22T13:33:43.521-07:00{365} Challenge: Recognize the Seniors<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been volunteering at my church's youth group for a long time. When I started, my girls were in 7th grade and I was eager to walk alongside them through their teen years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the course of the next few weeks, they will all graduate high school and I will exit the youth group and move on to other adventures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This night, we recognized our seniors for the amazing men and women they are and are in the process of becoming - and wished them farewell on the journey of adulthood. My prayers and encouragement goes with you all!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859560499019335921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3171925709469020860.post-73589665164502385342014-05-18T20:00:00.000-07:002014-05-22T13:40:08.148-07:00{365} Challenge: Take Hubby Dinner<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My husband is always asking for us to bring dinner to his work and eat together there. For some reason, I was always skeptical if it was safe, allowed, ....clean.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, Sunday night I cooked up jambalaya, made a salad, picked up drinks, packed up the kids and drove the few blocks to his work. It was pretty windy so we went into the break room. The boys were excited because they were able to see the "underbelly" of the trains and railroad. I was right though, the break room was not clean. Men. </span><br />
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Inspired by the list over at <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/birthday-bucket-list-50-things-to-do-before-your-next-birthday/">How Does She</a>, and my own love of lists, creating memories, and my birthday - I decided that over the course of the next two months, I would be working towards my own birthday bucket list!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859560499019335921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3171925709469020860.post-56479654096526431652014-04-28T08:09:00.000-07:002014-04-28T08:09:08.385-07:00Regal Summer Movies <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Throughout the summer, in theaters all over the country, <a href="http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express">Regal offers $1 summer movies</a> for kids! We have been attending this since the boys were little and are looking forward to another summer with a lineup of great choices.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When summer heat gets brutal, this is a great place to escape with the kids! We typically arrive an hour early to ensure we get good seats. The theater can sell out, so plan on arriving early so you aren't shut out or down in those front rows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each theater plays the same pair of movies, but start times are different. You can <a href="http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express">go here</a> to get information for your local theater. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can also find out what fun things are happening in the Roseville - Sacramento area this summer <a href="http://funintutus.blogspot.com/p/around-town.html">right here</a>.</span></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859560499019335921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3171925709469020860.post-27479934717247937412014-04-26T13:21:00.003-07:002014-04-26T13:21:57.970-07:00Great Cloth Diaper Change<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today has been a busy day so far! Baby B and I woke up early to go on our local morning show with some other moms to promote the <a href="http://greatclothdiaperchange.com/">Great Cloth Diaper Change</a>. </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We started using cloth diapers with Baby B, because not only are they super cute, but they are also great for the planet and can be used the whole time she is in diapers. No disposable can do that! Plus, they have the added bonus of being able to be re-sold at close to what you originally purchased them for. In some cases, you can even sell them for more than what you paid (used too!) As a frugal momma who wants a beautiful Earth for her children to grow up in, there is no other choice.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00859560499019335921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3171925709469020860.post-50498871082472348482014-04-24T06:00:00.000-07:002014-04-24T06:00:08.197-07:00{365} Challenge: Launch my Etsy page!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been scared to do this; what if my goodies fall apart?! But I decided I needed to make this step. My little business, Bliss & Bows, needed the boost since it is how I help out my family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please go check it out and support me by either favorite-ing my shop, my products, or better yet - purchasing something!</span></div>
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