tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71984031090604422012-02-23T09:45:25.763-08:00OCMomActivities - Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164218203912658693noreply@blogger.comBlogger457125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198403109060442.post-26544921389391421612012-02-23T08:29:00.000-08:002012-02-23T08:29:21.697-08:002012-02-23T08:29:21.697-08:00When the lights go out kids are the most affected.&nbsp; As adults it's easier for us to understand why the lights may have gone out and know what to do.&nbsp; Anything from weather to other natural disasters can cause the power to go out.&nbsp; Here in Southern California, we don't have to worry about blizzards, hurricanes or other culprits, but we do very much have to think about Earthquake preparedness.&nbsp; Checking/restocking and adding to your home emergency kit is something many of...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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This year my oldest came home knowing exactly what he wanted to do, he had seen it in years past and was determined to do it this year - to make a battery out of a...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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We were recently invited to attend to celebrate the new show and upgraded menu.&nbsp; It was an absolutely amazing night and something I can't recomend enough!&nbsp; I've never seen my youngest (age 8) get so...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Recently I was sent a unique type of whole grain pasta to try and LOVED it!&nbsp; It's made with 100% Einkorn whole grain (an ancient form of wheat).&nbsp; It's loaded with protein (9 gm per serving),...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Every year I buy a dozen lavender roses on Valentine's Day (yes those are mine in the picture).&nbsp; They aren't for me, but they mean so very much to me.&nbsp; I buy them in memory of my mother because the rose garden we created is a memory I will cherish forever.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Take a few minutes this Valentine's Day to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you!<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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I joined a fantastic gym and over the last few weeks I've been spending several...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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She had the Mobile Pizza Unit out to make pizzas on the Firetruck, so we ran with the theme to make the cake.&nbsp; Such fun! <br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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These were super easy - I used the equivalent to 4 eggs (I used egg substitute to reduce calories, fat and cholesterol), 1 cup milk, a healthy two teaspoons of cinnamon and about 8...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Last year the Dole Float won the Sweepstakes award for it's Float "Living Well in Paradise" and this year's float "Preserving Paradise" is set to be another...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Have you found the NORAD Santa tracker yet?&nbsp; It's become a tradition in our house to monitor Santa's progress across the world.&nbsp; The folks at NORAD have turned their technology to assisting kids (and adults!) keep an eye on where Santa is at.&nbsp; It adds a super fun element to the day!&nbsp; As a kid I remember going out looking for Santa, but now with...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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