Unique Mother

Tip of the Day

2014-04-14T08:42:00.004-07:00

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY!

Tip of the Day

2014-04-07T08:43:00.000-07:00

HAPPY MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY!

Parenting

2014-03-24T17:37:00.000-07:00

For our teenagers!

Tip of the Day

2014-02-03T11:11:00.004-08:00

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY!

Tip of the Day

2014-01-27T08:34:00.000-08:00

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY!

At Home

2013-12-23T10:17:00.000-08:00

Memorable Ornament idea!!!

Put elmers glue on baby foot push it on ornament then use glitter. This can even be done with hands, and not just for babies.

At Home

2013-12-23T10:02:00.002-08:00

COFFEE FILTER SNOWFLAKES!

Tip of the Day

2013-12-16T09:38:00.000-08:00

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY!

Parenting

2013-12-09T20:27:00.002-08:00

BIRTHDAY INTERVIEW!!!

Love this idea. It's a Birthday interview for children. I'm going to start this and save them all. Will be amazing to go back and read them all :)

Food/Cooking

2013-12-04T08:12:00.000-08:00

Cupcake Christmas Tree!!!

Easy, fast and Unique. Enjoy making these with your children.

Make cupcakes, use an ice cream cone, put green frosting and sprinkles :)

Tip of the Day

2013-11-25T07:58:00.001-08:00

Monday Morning Motivation!

Holiday Calendar

2013-11-23T10:10:00.000-08:00

NOVEMBER 22, 2013 - JANUARY5, 2014 CHILL @ THE QUEEN MARY, LONG BEACH, CA

Queen Mary's giant dome - once home to the legendary Spruce Goose - is frozen over and transformed into a giant igloo and home to The Ice Kingdom – an awe-inspiring exhibit featuring larger-than-life ice creations that tower over 2.5 stories tall and use more than two million pounds of ice. This holiday season, The Ice Kingdom allows you to be a part of The Nutcracker story, following little Clara and her Nutcracker through her adventures on one cold Christmas Eve Night as they battle the Mouse King and his army. But don’t forget to grab a parka and gloves – temperatures drop to a numbing 9-degrees in our igloo.

In addition to the enchantment of The Ice Kingdom, CHILL will also feature Ice Tubing, an outdoor Ice Skating rink, guests will enjoy the World’s Largest Snowman Bouncy and the World’s Largest Rocking Horse! And don’t miss the chance to climb into a giant Snow Globe to have the perfect family Holiday photo and enjoy live music, holiday carolers and other holiday-themed entertainment. - For more information please visit: http://www.queenmary.com/chill/#sthash.X1C5jmkU.dpuf

NOVEMBER 22, 2013 - JANUARY 5, 2014 ICE SKATING IN DOWNTOWN BURBANK, CA!!!

Whether you live in the city of Burbank or neighboring cities, we are happy to report that Burbank is getting an Ice Skating Rink for the holidays. The Rink in Downtown Burbank is located next to Burbank City Hall at the corner of Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue. The Rink provides a festive getaway for customers, employees and families out for seasonal fun. Themed entertainment, twinkling lights and joyful music will add to the holiday spirit. Before or after a 90 minute session, skaters are invited to explore hundreds of shops and eateries decked out for the season. The little ones can get help from Bobby the Seal a Skating Aid :)

Admission:

General Admission $10

Skate Rental $3
Bobby the Seal Skating Aid $6

Fill out your Ice Rink Waiver before you skate:

For more information and the full schedule, please visit: www.downtown-burbank.org

NOVEMBER 22 - JANUARY 5, 2014
FROZEN @ EL CAPITAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD, CA

Frozen is heading to theaters everywhere on Thanksgiving day, but advance screenings start November 22 at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Before the movie, there will be an amazing ice carving show. After the movie, Anna and Elsa the main characters of the movie will be live on stage. Your children can even meet and have breakfast with Anna on certain dates. For more information, please visit: http://elcapitan.go.com/

November 14 - January 11, 2014 DOWNTOWN DISNEY WINTER VILLAGE, Downtown Disney, Anaheim, CA

If you feel that the holidays are incomplete without ice skating, you're right. We bring you the most Unique Ice Skating of the season, which is taking place in Downtown Disney. An entire Downtown Disney Winter Village will spring up around ESPN Zone and AMC Theatres on Thursday, November 14, adding extra cheer to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. You’ll be able to visit quaint holiday cottages, browse for gifts in the “shopping chalets” and admire a 30-foot Christmas tree, the centerpiece of Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink, inspired by the lovable snowman in the latest Walt Disney Pictures animated feature “Frozen.”Go ahead and lace up your skates so you can take to the ice on Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink. It’s the perfect place to get into the holiday spirit as you glide along to holiday tunes. Operating hours are 3 – 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 3 – 11:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Other activities in the Downtown Disney District scheduled for various dates and times during the holiday season will include Carolers on December 5 and December 16-25, Anaheim Ballet performing scenes from “The Nutcracker” on December 5 and 19, and Downtown Disney Unwrapped, a presentation of fun gift ideas beginning Friday, November 29 (Black Friday). This is one experience you don't want the family to miss out on. The children will be talking about if for months to come and you will be their best hero :)
For more information, please visit: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/downtown-disney/

November 14 - January 20,2014 DOWNTOWN ON ICE, LA, CA

Outdoor ice skating rink amid downtown L.A's skyscrapers include in all star holiday concert series, a Winter Holiday Festival (Dec.14), championship skating exhibitions, charity broomball games and much more. Will take place in Pershing Square. For more information, please visit:
http://pershingsquareicerink.com/

November 1 - January, 20, 2014 ICE AT SANTA MONICA, CA

Every holiday season, Downtown Santa Monica brings a little ice skating to the beachside community and transforms the corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue into ICE at Santa Monica, a premier outdoor ice skating rink. The 8,000 square foot rink by the beach offers residents and visitors a little taste of winter without the bite.

A great location to celebrate the holidays, ICE at Santa Monica is the perfect place to hang out with friends and family, throw a party in a private event cabana, enjoy a first date or sign up for skate lessons. Join the fun and visit Downtown Santa Monica this season to experience ICE.

Location
1324 5th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue in Downtown Santa Monica)

Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday: 2:00pm - Midnight
Saturday: 10:00am - Midnight
Sunday: 10:00am - 10:00pm
For more information, please visit: http://www.downtownsm.com/ice

November 1 - February 17, 2014 HOLIDAY ICE RINK, IRVINE, CA

For more information, please visit http://www.skatespectrum.com/index.html

Entertainment

2013-11-22T15:18:00.001-08:00

ICE SKATING IN DOWNTOWN BURBANK, CA!!!

Admission:

General Admission $10

Skate Rental $3
Bobby the Seal Skating Aid $6

Fill out your Ice Rink Waiver before you skate:

For more information and the full schedule, please visit: www.downtown-burbank.org

Entertainment

2013-11-21T22:37:00.005-08:00

Frozen is heading to theaters everywhere on Thanksgiving day, but advance screenings start November 22 at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Before the movie, there will be an amazing ice carving show. After the movie, Anna and Elsa the main characters of the movie will be live on stage. For more information, please visit: http://elcapitan.go.com/

At Home

2013-11-20T08:45:00.000-08:00

Cork Turkeys

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, these place cards are a fun and simple way for kids to help with the Thanksgiving Day celebration!

Materials
Recycled corks
Craft foam: orange, red white paper,

Scrap chenille stems, three for each turkey: orange, tan, brown, yellow, or red
Wiggle eyes, two for each turkey
Toothpick

Tools

Glue

Basic Supplies

Pencil, black marker, scissors, ruler, tape

TURKEY
1. Print and cut out patterns. Adhere beak, wattle, and eyes on top of cork.
2. For feathers, cut three chenille stems in half. Coil each chenille stem around pencil. Use toothpick to poke six holes in back of cork. Push ends of chenille stems in holes.
3. For tag, measure and cut 1-1/2”x2” white paper rectangle. Use black marker to write name and draw outline on tag. Tape tag on end of toothpick. Insert toothpick in cork.

Courtesy of Craftsnthings.com

Tip of the Day

2013-11-18T08:58:00.003-08:00

Monday Morning Motivation!

Entertainment

2013-11-16T08:54:00.000-08:00

November 15 - 16, 2013 HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING HOSTED BY MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS, NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Take the entire family to Fashion Island's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, hosted by Mickey Mouse & Friends.
The complimentary event will be held in the Neiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard at 6:00pm on November 15 and 16 with exclusive performances which will culminate in the lighting of the stunning 90-foot Christmas tree.
In addition to the tree lighting ceremony, every night at 5:00pm from November 17 to January 5, 2014, enjoy the lighting of Fashion Island's towering tree, Disney style, as it twinkles to life with custom Disney holiday music and glittering lights. What a fun evening of Disney characters and shopping you can have. For more information, please visit: http://www.shopfashionisland.com/CenterEvents/3193.aspx

November 14 - January 11, 2014 DOWNTOWN DISNEY WINTER VILLAGE, Downtown Disney, Anaheim, CA

November 14 - January 20,2014 DOWNTOWN ON ICE, LA, CA

Festive outdoor holiday ice rink is a tradition that the entire family will enjoy. It's open daily with private and group skate lessons available. Located by the Giant Wheel Court in the Irvine Spectrum Center.
For more information, please visit http://www.skatespectrum.com/index.html

November 8-21, 2013 EL CAPITAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD, CA

Don't miss our display of costumes from the movie and vintage comic books; PLUS see a display of collectibles form the private collection of Stan Lee!

Giveaway

2013-11-15T15:55:00.001-08:00

It's Giveaway time!!!

We are super excited for our next Unique Giveaway. It's this year's most anticipated ballet by the Red Chair School of Performing Arts. A popular holiday timeless classic by Tchaikovsky called "The Nutcracker Ballet".

Unique among area Nutcracker productions, The Red Chair’s energetic rendition features young performers, ages 5 to 18, in principal and supporting roles along with adults. Amidst lavish sets and glittering costumes, a cast of over 100 will bring to life the enchanting storybook tale of a young girl’s magical Christmas Eve that takes her, and the audience, on a delightful and exciting journey.
One lucky winner will win three free tickets for the December 7th, 2p.m. show. Winner will be chosen and announced on December 2nd. Good Luck :)

Rules:
1. Be a fan of Unique Mother
2. Leave a comment on our Facebook page or Blog, letting us know
what you love most about the Holiday Season.
3. One entry per person.
4. You have till December 1, 11:30p.m. to enter.

At Home

2013-11-15T08:54:00.001-08:00

Unique Birthday Party Favor: Rubberband Lollipops
This is such a unique birthday party favor for young girls! What little girl doesn't love to have a lot of ponytail holders? Moms love them, too, because they're practical birthday party favors. No little plastic pieces that you'll throw away in this loot bag! Yay. Take a look :)

Items You'll Need:
Hair bands (in color of your choice)
Lollipop sticks
Styrofoam craft balls
Clear treat bags
Ribbon
Hot glue gun

Directions:

1. Push a lollipop stick into the center of your Styrofoam craft ball, about half way through the ball. Take the stick back out and use a hot glue gun (or regular craft glue if you have the time to let it dry) and drop a little glue into the hole before replacing the stick.

2. Stretch your hair bands over the styrofoam ball in a random pattern. Continue placing the bands on until you can no longer see the ball in the middle.

3. When your "lollipop" is complete, place a small clear treat bag over the top, and secure with a ribbon (or another hair band).

You can choose to use multicolor bands or make them all one color, maybe with the color theme of the birthday party .

Additional Ideas:
Place several "lollipops" into one treat bag to make a lollipop bouquet. Use a single color for each pop. In the end use a bow of choice for a perfect design.
Put a large clay pot with a large styrofoam ball in it to arrange a lollipopbouquet for the table. Let the girls choose one (or more) as they leave the party.

Entertainment

2013-11-09T08:50:00.003-08:00

November 9, 2013 GLENDALE GALLERIA,
DISNEY CHANNEL STAR, DEBBY RYAN CELEBRATES GLENDALE GALLERIA’S GRAND OPENING

For all the children that are Disney fans. Debby Ryan of Disney Channel’s “Jessie” will be helping celebrate Glendale Galleria’s Grand Opening on Saturday, November 9. She will be making a special appearance and meeting-and-greeting with her fans starting at 11:30 a.m. on Level 2 across from Jcpenney (above the Food Court) at the shopping center. For more information, please visit: http://www.glendalegalleria.com/

November 1 - January, 20, 2014 ICE AT SANTA MONICA, CA

Location
1324 5th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue in Downtown Santa Monica)

Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday: 2:00pm - Midnight
Saturday: 10:00am - Midnight
Sunday: 10:00am - 10:00pm

For more information, please visit http://www.downtownsm.com/ice

November 1 - February 17, 2014 HOLIDAY ICE RINK, IRVINE, CA

November 8-21, 2013 EL CAPITAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD, CA

Don't miss our display of costumes from the movie and vintage comic books; PLUS see a display of collectibles form the private collection of Stan Lee!

Food/Cooking

2013-11-05T11:26:00.000-08:00

Boneless Chicken Rolls

Stuff and roll chicken breast with mozzarella, garlic, basil a a tiny bit of butter. You can even add spinach or other veggies if you'd like. After rolling, sprinkle with spice of choice.

Bake 350 for 30 minutes and you have a delicious and Unique Dinner, that the entire family will love and ask for seconds. :)

Tip of the Day

2013-11-04T08:49:00.002-08:00

Monday Morning Motivation!!!

Entertainment

2013-11-02T22:17:00.001-07:00

November 2-3, 2013 ITALIAN FESTIVAL, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA

Italian food, live music, vendors, raffles, contests and a family fun zone. You can even make your own Venetian Mask. Will take place at Whitewater Park.
For more information, please visit http://www.desertarc.org/italian-festival.shtml

November 1 - January, 20, 2014 ICE AT SANTA MONICA, CA

Location
1324 5th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue in Downtown Santa Monica)

Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday: 2:00pm - Midnight
Saturday: 10:00am - Midnight
Sunday: 10:00am - 10:00pm

For more information, please visit http://www.downtownsm.com/ice

November 1 - February 17, 2014 HOLIDAY ICE RINK, IRVINE, CA

History can be fun, and the Fall Back Festival is out to prove it!
Now in its 13th year, Fall Back is an annual children’s street faire held on the first Sunday of November (the end of Daylight Savings Time – when the clocks “fall back”) giving children and families the chance to “fall back” in time and experience what life was like in the mid- to late- nineteenth century when San Diego was a bustling new town.
Admission is FREE, but there are nominal fees required for some activities, such as the carnival rides.
Between old-fashioned festivities like pony rides and ice cream- and pie-eating contests, there are historical recreations and demonstrations with a “nineteenth-century” blacksmith plying his trade, prospectors teaching children how to pan for gold, butter churning and candle dipping demonstrations, and a Wild West shoot-out, to name a few. Kids absorb history by simply observing and participating – and they love it!
Cultural offerings are the other side of Fall Back. Native American and other folkloric dancers delight audiences of all ages. Children engage in Southwest Indian sand painting, Chinese calligraphy, model railroad demonstration, and a drumming jam session, all the while being entertained my magicians, musicians, and dancers. They will be intrigued by local Native American tales told by renowned storyteller Abel Silvas. Additionally, activities at the craft booths will provide the children with keep-sakes of a fabulous day.

Kids in attendance will get: (while supplies last)
FREE Hot Dog at Dick’s Last Resort Hot Dog Stand
FREE Root Beer Floats compliments of Smart and Final
FREE Chocolate Samples courtesy of the Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop and a FREE Pony Ride compliments of Michael Dorvillier and Symbio Financial. The Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation wraps food, entertainment, and family-fun around a hearty helping of history and culture that will keep you coming back every year!

For more information, please visit http://www.gaslampquarter.org/fall-back/

Contest/Giveaway

2013-10-30T16:06:00.002-07:00

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR CONTEST!

Halloween is tomorrow – does your little one have his or her costume ready? Snap a picture and share with us either on our Facebook page or e-mail us at uniquemother1@aol.com

Cutest, Unique and most original costume could win a Gift Card of your choice; Target or Starbucks. All ages welcome. Winning picture will be placed on our page. If you have multiple children, you are welcome to enter them all in. Good Luck :)

Contest Details:

Like our page on Facebook and don't forget to follow us on our Blog
Post a picture on our Facebook page or e-mail us a picture no later than November 10 @ 8pm PST. Winner will be announced on November 11.
You may enter one day every day until the contest ends
Winner must be a fan of Unique Mother. Good luck!!

At Home

2013-10-30T07:55:00.003-07:00

OMG this made me Laugh and Cry at the same time!