Sandy Hook Sadness

On Friday morning, the same morning I scheduled a post titled “Oh, To Be Six Again” dedicated to the joy my six-year-old shows me everyday, the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary occurred and the news shook me to my core.

As a parent, no one can fathom the depth of grief and devastation those families are going through. There are no words.

This weekend I experienced a wide range of intense emotions. From disbelief, to overwhelming sadness and then to extreme anger and fear.

I started ranting to my husband about guns…

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Jessica’s Loft Giveaway & Coupon Code!

Jessica’s Loft is a collection of creative products founded by local designer and OC mom, Jessica. I am excited to share them today just in time for the holidays, along with a giveaway and promo code TOHOLIDAYS to save 20% on your order between now and 12/20 (which is also the deadline for Christmas delivery!)

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Macy’s Believe Campaign 2012

The Macy’s Believe Campaign 2012 is making wishes come true this holiday season with our help. This is one of my favorite holiday traditions for kids.

Every year I bring my girls to mail their Santa letters at Macy’s in their magical oversized red Santa mailbox. For every letter Macy’s receives, it will donate $1 to the  Make-a-Wish Foundation up to $1 million dollars, and if you mail it on National Believe Day 2012, which this year will be on Friday, 12/14, they will double their donation!

Here is how it works:

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Readers’ Funny Santa Photo Winners

Our Funny Santa Photo Contest was so much fun I might have to make it an annual tradition. It was so hard to pick the winners, there were so many funny ones, but we had to choose. So here are our readers’ funny Santa photo winners with the descriptions from the moms on what was going on in their photos.  

Drum roll please…

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