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Check out Tea Collection where they have put together fun and sporty Spring 2012 Collection designed and influenced by the island of Bali. Shop the new collection now and take advantage of Tea Collection's 10% off coupon (no minimum required) with promo code http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/U-MFXzQAvc8/spring-shopping-tea-collection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/U-MFXzQAvc8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/spring-shopping-tea-collection.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-9221826368680484064Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:10:00 +00002012-02-14T16:10:30.999-08:00julia robertslily collinsMirror mirror movieOne of the most beloved stories of all time is coming to life in the motion picture event, Mirror Mirror.  A fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend, Mirror Mirror features breakout star Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, a princess in exile, and Oscar®-winner Julia Roberts as the evil Queen who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/HvWULqJq0lM/mirror-mirrow-starring-julia-roberts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/HvWULqJq0lM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/mirror-mirrow-starring-julia-roberts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-7020758203205010089Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +00002012-02-14T10:32:16.135-08:00Valentine's DayHappy Valentine's DayMay today bring you loads of loveand tomorrow hearts full of laughter! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/C6OAjG0yhd8/valentine-wishes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/C6OAjG0yhd8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/valentine-wishes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-2518462544215752749Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:24:00 +00002012-02-13T16:02:43.017-08:00Project Vision 12/365gratitude attitudeby Tina One of the most important daily rituals I have is to go through a list of things I am grateful for and underscore them to put things into perspective.  Even during the most difficult times in my life, I have found so many things to be thankful for.  Having the ever-present feeling of gratitude can be the single biggest thing that can affect your whole being. When my husband was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/odxpM0DAsqw/project-vision-122012-part-five.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/odxpM0DAsqw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/project-vision-122012-part-five.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-3744517295948330025Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +00002012-02-13T16:11:53.401-08:00the slanted door embarcaderothe slanted door restaurant in san franciscoTo get a great taste of San Francisco a visit to the Ferry Building located along the Embarcadero is a must-see on your next visit.  Whether you are an out-of-town visitor or a local looking for something relaxing and fun, there are many vendors and restaurants to taste and imbibe the day away. The Embarcadero connects all of San Francisco's neighborhoods and the surrounding bay communities withhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/DNdXl51OCTY/slanted-door-san-francisco-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/DNdXl51OCTY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/slanted-door-san-francisco-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-7097886898082052456Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:18:00 +00002012-02-09T09:18:20.473-08:00babysitters.netbabysittersWe have a guest post today from Baby Sitters blog.    Check it out. The last thing kids usually want to watch on television is the boring old news. SpongeBob SquarePants or Bevis and Butthead are certainly more interesting and entertaining. With hundreds of cable news channels to watch at any given time, even adults can go for years without ever watching the news. Unfortunately, bad things tend http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/eeSnYYrlhyM/10-lessons-kids-can-learn-from-watching_09.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/eeSnYYrlhyM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/10-lessons-kids-can-learn-from-watching_09.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-8896175397500477455Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +00002012-02-08T09:30:43.770-08:00signs of loveWordless Wednesdayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/oXaiqE_IbYw/wordless-wednesday-signs-of-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/oXaiqE_IbYw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/wordless-wednesday-signs-of-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-4430172670715891623Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:11:00 +00002012-02-07T04:11:00.203-08:00six word storiesby Kristina Have you heard of SMITH Magazine and the Six Word Memoirs? I had not heard of it until Kim Klassen suggested we come up with our own six word story in the Beyond Layers class.  (The Beyond Layers class is a photography class that I've  been participating in and highlighting on our sister blog, Moms Who Click).   Little did I know that there is a series of bestselling books on thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/EJvlvS75LPo/what-is-your-6-word-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/EJvlvS75LPo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/what-is-your-6-word-story.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-8100969020361588691Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-02-06T12:33:26.559-08:00Step four one simple ruleProject Vision 12/365by Tina Look for my Project Vision posts on Mondays I realize that not all things need to have long, laborious rules or guidelines.  Just a simple flowchart will do.  I saw this while browsing the internet.  I loved it immediately.  For my writing, for my photography, this says it all.  This is what I should always strive for.  I just have to substitute "Write" for "Make" or "Shoot" (as in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/F2-09fpfZYM/project-vision-122012-step-for-creative.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/F2-09fpfZYM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/project-vision-122012-step-for-creative.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-6531660708270433655Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-02-03T05:00:00.719-08:00book series your teens will loveheart shaped cloverProject Vision 12/365For the month of February, my inspiration word is "LOVE."  Sometimes you notice that hearts and red are all around, or you notice it more anyway because of their association with that word.  I found it in this simple patch of clover, where each petal is the shape of a heart. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/dCteUfhO3oI/love-is-all-around.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/dCteUfhO3oI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/love-is-all-around.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-8126501325749926750Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:21:00 +00002012-02-02T18:53:43.665-08:00shazamthe camry effect contesttoyota camryHave you downloaded the amazing free app for your smartphone called Shazam? Shazam discovers the name of a song title while you hold your smart phone to listen to the tune.  It will tell you the name of the song and artist that's performing. Check out the site and download now.  You can also get LyricPlayer for free to sing to your favorite songs!Toyota is teaming with Shazam to hold a unique http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/he2jcQ3-b38/shazam-and-toyota-contest-camry-effect_3198.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/he2jcQ3-b38" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/shazam-and-toyota-contest-camry-effect_3198.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-6533110410705480555Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-02-02T05:00:07.042-08:00February LOVEProject Vision 12/365"When I see a mud puddle I step around it. I see muddy shoes and dirty carpets.  When my kids see mud they sit in it. They see dams to build, rivers to cross, and worms to play with.  I wonder if we are given kids to teach or to learn from? No wonder God loves the little children!" - Anonymous February Word of the Month: Love What do you see or think when you see mud? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/Qj1WFyp9kVw/what-do-you-think-when-you-see-mud.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/Qj1WFyp9kVw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/what-do-you-think-when-you-see-mud.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-1602824472441839628Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +00002012-02-01T03:00:06.959-08:00February LOVEThe Power of Loveby Tina Earlier in the year I wrote a post about The Power of Affirmations.  I include a list my Power Words for each month of this year, and my one word for 2012, Transformative.  I use these words as daily reminders about my goals especially after coming off of a very emotional year in 2011.   For the month of January, many of my photos were of flowers.  I see flowers as a statement of new http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/Jx6Z8PIU9YY/power-of-love-february-word-of-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/Jx6Z8PIU9YY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/02/power-of-love-february-word-of-month.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-1477606946468235357Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:49:00 +00002012-02-01T16:32:05.006-08:00abreva giveawayDid you know that approximately 80 million Americans will experience at least one cold sore during the year? Although it is often a taboo topic, cold sores are very common. As temperatures continue to drop and winter-related illnesses rise, the chance of a cold sore being triggered increases. Cold temperatures and illness are just two triggers that can cause cold sore outbreaks. Other http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/iT-hhZARfOA/abreva-giveaway-cold-season-often-means.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/iT-hhZARfOA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/abreva-giveaway-cold-season-often-means.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-4754416866697222858Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +00002012-01-30T06:00:14.513-08:00Step Three Prioritizing ListsProject Vision 12/365by Tina Look for my Project Vision 12/2012 posts on Mondays. One of the areas I have to truly concentrate on is prioritizing my lists.  When I have too much on  my plate it helps if I can chip away at the list one by one.  It feels really good to cross things off my to-do list.  When the tasks are a chore or "un-fun" - that's when I have to work, and I mean REALLY work, at getting that task http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/3_BXmkin00k/project-vision-122012-step-three.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/3_BXmkin00k" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/project-vision-122012-step-three.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-342583885569028461Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:47:00 +00002012-01-25T20:06:59.659-08:00california academy of sciences nightlifedate nightby Kristina If you are looking for something out of the ordinary to do with your spouse or group of friends, then you should check out the California Academy of Sciences Nightlife. Every Thursday night (for ages 21+),  you can explore the museum while sipping cocktails and listening to music.  Each week features a band or DJ and a unique theme.... upcoming installments include sketchfest http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/WTX8nAvFyDU/california-academy-of-sciences.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/WTX8nAvFyDU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/california-academy-of-sciences.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-7937084748094636073Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-01-24T10:16:37.138-08:00Sears Converse Family ShoesConverse find your individualityparentgrapevine giveawayConverse Shoes GiveawayQuestion: What do you get when you take a pair of white canvas CONVERSE low tops, a bunch of brand new Sharpies, and put them in front of an illustration-art student (my #1 daughter), and a future film-making daughter (my #2 daughter)? Answer: You get the MOST unique, awesome and sought after shoes out there - for my #3 daughter's birthday! Check out the video my #2 daughter created.  What's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/RK2KbGNiEMU/converse-giveaway-low-or-high-top-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)17<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/RK2KbGNiEMU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/converse-giveaway-low-or-high-top-show.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-4289241837871863687Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-01-23T08:56:46.401-08:00Step-two discovering your passions and setting your goalsProject Vision 12/365by Tina Look for my Project Vision 12/2012 posts every Monday. Now that you have your home organized and decluttered (ahem, right?) your mind should feel freer and uncluttered.  Only then can you begin to even think with crystal clarity.  If the things around you are cluttered you will not be able to concentrate on what's important.   Check out what my friend K writes about in her One Word http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/bF9JwIb9uUM/project-vision-122012-step-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/bF9JwIb9uUM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/project-vision-122012-step-two.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-1212651327440423744Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:18:00 +00002012-02-09T09:11:14.028-08:00Review of Harry Potter WorldPlanning your trip to the Wizarding World of Harry PotterHarry Potter World grand openingThe Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlandoby Tina In the four days that we attended the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, we've come away with some great tips and notes to make your future trip there more enjoyable.  Granted, we were there over the grand opening, craziest weekend ever.  But the executives of Universal Studios theme parks expect it to be opened to packed crowds all summer long.  Our review includes the rides, the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/MCKnQhfdgS0/review-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/MCKnQhfdgS0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/review-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-7002809758305926663Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-01-19T20:31:55.722-08:00book series your teens will lovethe hunger games trilogythe top ten book series for teens The moment my kids became hooked on reading was when they fell under the spell of Harry Potter.  They devoured all 7 of those books and became avid readers after that.  Now they prefer reading to watching TV. Their favorite series right now is the Hunger Games Trilogy.  The first movie comes out March 23, 2012.  See the official movie trailer below. How can you get your kids hooked on readinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/nHhVoDz-o4E/hunger-games-book-series-your-teens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/nHhVoDz-o4E" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/hunger-games-book-series-your-teens.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-3409044787214570981Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-01-17T17:07:36.324-08:00i heart facesiheartfacesi heart faces photo challengethe family that stays together plays togetherThe photo below is an entry for the I HEART PHOTO Contest, "Family Fun."  I took this self-timed image of my family on New Year's Day. We  had a lot of fun taking this on the railroad behind our home.  I had to jump to position after setting the timer on my camera.  It was funny as we were all trying to have a serious face as if this were for the cover of a music album.  A friend and her kids http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/NF2RJ7k2GpM/family-fun-family-that-plays-together.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/NF2RJ7k2GpM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/family-fun-family-that-plays-together.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-3061434387482494640Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +00002012-01-16T06:00:08.208-08:00what to expect at the vetYour Dogs first vet visitby Tina As a new pet owner, there are many things you need to prepare for. One of the most important is your first visit with your vet. All too often, new pet owners only consider the fun side of owning a dog. They forget the importance of maintaining their dog's health. Regular vaccinations and check-ups are critical to keeping your new family member living a long and happy life.What can you http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/2qHylvU5DzY/what-to-expect-on-your-dogs-first-vet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/2qHylvU5DzY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/what-to-expect-on-your-dogs-first-vet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-2304169712669921262Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:32:00 +00002012-01-15T12:54:41.749-08:00declutter your houseProject Vision 12/365clean up your housegetting organizedBy Tina I'm renaming Project Self-Reflection 366/2012 -- Project Vision 12/2012. It's about doing something THIS YEAR with your goals and vision.    It's a work in progress.  Inside and out. Step One: Get Organized and Decluttered One of the biggest things I greatly needed to tackle was getting a handle on my clutter.  Last year I wrote a post that got a bunch of wry comments called, "What's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/7Np88BvlxVU/project-vision-122012-getting-organized.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/7Np88BvlxVU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/project-vision-122012-getting-organized.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-9206678746801982458Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:06:00 +00002012-01-15T15:11:07.819-08:00resolutionsbig picture classesfocusone little word by Kristina Instead of compiling a list of resolutions, this year I'm participating in Ali Edward's One Little Word Project.   I heard about this project from various bloggers and online groups and decided that this would be a great project to be a part of.  The idea is to pick a word for the year that will be your driving force.....your mantra.. a word that you can reflect upon as you go abouthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/KWRwiT2DVaY/one-little-word-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/KWRwiT2DVaY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/one-little-word-project.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401529549581169039.post-7882246652561719364Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:17:00 +00002012-01-12T10:10:14.578-08:00bucket list of Travel DestinationsI've always had the travel bug, guess that's why I became a flight attendant way back when.  In the golden ages.  One of the things I'm actively composing is my Bucket List of travel destinations.  These are places I want to go primarily with family but also with friends.  I hope to travel with at least one family member to share the memory and experience.  This will always be a list in progress.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~3/q1tdxEGdvoU/my-bucket-list-part-i-travel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (blog.tina@yahoo.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ParentGrapevine/~4/q1tdxEGdvoU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.parentgrapevine.com/2012/01/my-bucket-list-part-i-travel.htmlen-usblog.tina@yahoo.comnonadult