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August 28, 2017 •
Current Issue, Entertainment, Holidays •
Jody Robinson •
Comments Off on 300 Days of Summer in Sunriver, Oregon
There are particular places in the world where all the elements gather together to craft a certain slant of light during the summertime. Where the season lives bright in your imagination long after it turns. Sunriver, Oregon is one of those places. I’m almost certain that Ray Bradbury referenced it when he wrote Dandelion Wine, [&hellip...
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August 28, 2017 •
Current Issue, Holidays •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on Incomparable Accommodations
LORD BALTIMORE HOTEL, BALTIMORE An immense and stately red brick building, the Lord Baltimore rises 23 floors out of the streets of Baltimore. Established in 1928, the iconic hotel boasts 440 rooms and suites, combining the best of the city’s historical...
April 2, 2016 •
2016, April 2016, Entertainment, Holidays •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on Staycation in San Diego’s North County at the Rancho Bernardo inn
By Ann Laurence I’m a firm believer that traveling together is a perfect way to bond as a family and even a quick trip to a nearby destination provides plenty of memory making moments. We recently planned a long weekend in North San Diego County – it...
April 2, 2016 •
2016, April 2016, Holidays •
Jody Robinson •
Comments Off on Springtime Family Fun on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore
By Jody Robinson Lake Tahoe’s South Shore is one of my very favorite places on the planet. I’ve been lucky enough to visit many times over the years, but some of the best memories I’ve made have been from vacations our family has taken with our close...
March 2, 2016 •
2016, February 2016, Holidays •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on Easter Activities & Egg Hunts around South County
Aliso Viejo Community Spring Celebration & Pancake Breakfast March 27 9-11am Grand Park at Aliso Viejo Town Center Annual celebration which includes Egg Hunts, Visits with Peter Rabbit, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, DJ Entertainment & Arts &...
January 1, 2015 •
2015, Community, Holidays, January 2015 •
Crystal Nay •
Comments Off on New Year’s What? What Children Think of our New Year’s Resolutions
Every year, adults make a list. Not a shopping list, or an errands list, but a list that is supposed to change our lives and make us better people: we make our list of New Year’s Resolutions. Our kids hear us talk about them, and maybe even see us embark on...
January 1, 2015 •
2015, Holidays, Home Life, January 2015, Money Matters, Sports, Health & Fitness •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on From Resolution to Reality
20 Ways Busy Moms and Dads can Actually Keep the 4 Most Common Resolutions RESOLUTION: Lose Weight / Get Fit 1. Eat smaller portions: Don’t open the refrigerator with “wild dog hunger.” Insteak, keep a steady balance throughout the day with...
October 1, 2014 •
2014, Babies, Big Kids, Decor & Crafts, Holidays, Home Life, October 2014, Toddlers •
Jackie Grade •
Comments Off on Starting a D.I.Y. Costume Tradition
3 costumes you can make for under $20 – no needles required When it comes to Halloween costumes, kids can be fickle. How many times did you set your heart on a certain costume three months in advance and then set your eyes on something entirely different...
October 1, 2014 •
2014, Cooking & Dining Out, Food, Holidays, Home Life, October 2014 •
Jackie Grade •
Comments Off on Hallow-Yummy: Festive Recipes for Harvest and Halloween
WITCH HAT COOKIES Total time: 15 minutes Makes: 30 Witch Hats Families with small kids and an even smaller amount of time to allow for baking will love creating these witch hats for a simple, seasonal treat. While they are fairly easy to assemble, they...
October 1, 2014 •
2014, Big Kids, Holidays, Home Life, October 2014 •
Jackie Grade •
Comments Off on 8 Alternatives to Trick or Treating
For those who prefer to avoid the door-to-door candy assault, here are some alternative activities for the family on October 31st. HALLOWEEN MOVIE MARATHON Pick a couple of classic Halloween movies and squeeze the whole family onto the couch. No need...
