tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-934525923624170942024-03-13T13:16:11.791-07:00San Diego MamasThe official blog of SanDiegoMama.com. Check back weekly for calendar picks, san diego favorites, giveaways, and other great posts to connect you to our communities and to other San Diego Mamas.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.comBlogger254125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-60342014657224220292008-11-05T19:46:00.000-08:002008-11-05T19:49:37.471-08:00So long. Farewell.I've been putting off this post for a few days now...because I didn't want to say goodbye! My personal life is getting crazier by the minute, so I've decided that I need to take a break and focus on my family. I have had so much fun with this blog and I have enjoyed getting to know so many wonderful moms in San Diego.Thank you for reading each day...it's been a pleasure!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com77tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-67220538038259909212008-10-29T19:59:00.000-07:002008-10-29T20:17:26.232-07:00Hi and Bye.I can't believe I haven't blogged since last Thursday....Yikes! I am back for today, but gone again tomorrow for the weekend. So, I thought I would share a run-down of things I've been meaning to blog:Since the election is next week, I need to finish doing my research on all the issues and candidates...I'll be checking out the Smart Voter Guide for San Diego. Take a look for yourself!BasicallyEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-81113380084415986552008-10-23T19:48:00.000-07:002008-10-23T20:00:34.978-07:00Halloween Portraits and Canned Food DriveMarlo Yoshimoto (that great photographer who took my children's photos a few months ago) has put together a great Halloween photo opportunity. Bring a canned food donation and $5 and receive a 5x7 portrait of your child with or without costume(one child per portrait).All canned food collected will be donated to the San Diego Food Bank. Two dates and locations to choose from.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-54179388928527802092008-10-23T06:23:00.000-07:002008-10-23T06:27:39.840-07:00Discounted Babysitting on Election "I want to vote, but I don’t have anyone to watch the kids..."Election Day is approaching... and you're probably trying to balance your parental responsibilities with your civic duty. Daunting, isn't it? Let SanDiegoMama & SitterCity.com help!As part of the MamaVote initiative, they will offer discounted babysitting on Election Day, November 4, 2008. From October 27 to November 3, all Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-36307242011745633832008-10-22T07:31:00.000-07:002008-10-22T07:35:38.833-07:00Printable Halloween FreebiesPaper Crave - fun paper blog, has a lot of free halloween printable items....like this awesome ghoulish garland.Check out the blog for lots of fun freebiesEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-33521513925527265882008-10-20T13:50:00.000-07:002008-10-20T13:57:45.432-07:00Calendar Pick of the Week: Polka Dot GhostThe Polka Dot Ghost Date: Wed. 10-22 - Sat. 10- 25 Location: Balboa Park Puppet TheaterCity: San DiegoURL: http://www.balboaparkpuppets.comTommy the Ghost has a biiiiiig problem and needs your help getting ready for the Halloween night. Witches, a dragon and ghosts will make this the perfect show for all ages.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-82430121077671760682008-10-16T20:21:00.000-07:002008-10-17T13:40:48.741-07:00You Renewed: Week 5Ok. Seriously. I meant to post this last week, but since it was my birthday I took the day off. So, Week 4 turned into two weeks. I'm still loving the "You Renewed" program from Henrys Farmers Market nutritionist, Janet Little. Here are my goals for this week!Week 5EatEating lean protein is the focus this week. So that means, things like chicken, turkey, black beans and chickpeas. I'll be Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-77266615601010372662008-10-16T14:53:00.000-07:002008-10-16T15:01:36.542-07:00No Guts, No Glory - Tale of Two SitesStacey, the Mama behind SanDiegoBargainMama.com, let me know about a class she is teaching for people who are interested in starting their own successful websites - just as she has done. If you are interested in starting your own website, or if you currently have a website and want to make it more successful then this class is for you!No Guts, No Glory- Tale of Two Sites Learn what it takes toEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-53794305071008065502008-10-15T20:15:00.000-07:002008-10-15T20:29:55.719-07:00Say Boo to the FluI feel like Flu season just ended and now its almost back! Yuck! Check out Say Boo to the Flu - a program created by Families Fighting Flu, the Visiting Nurses Association & The Clorox Company. The website has lots of great information for protecting your family from the flu this year...like these tips for "Scaring Away" the flu.· Wash Hands Frequently: Wash hands with warm Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-84455388819550386702008-10-15T19:31:00.001-07:002008-10-15T20:15:30.086-07:00Halloween Card Ideas!Cula, a local Stampin' Up Demonstrator has graciously shared some of her darling Halloween cards! Check them out...and get crafting!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-83615372321999699662008-10-14T21:25:00.000-07:002008-10-14T21:36:32.984-07:00Meet The San Diego Mama Behind...Cula Parker is a local Stampin'Up Demonstrator. She definitely knows her way around a craft room, can create cute hand-stamped cards in mere seconds, and is a multi-tasking mama. Meet Cula...and check back tomorrow when I reveal some of her favorite Halloween card designs! How long have you lived here?I was born and raised in San Diego and moved away in 2001 and moved back in 2003 and I am Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-31333924176983699362008-10-13T06:50:00.000-07:002008-10-13T06:51:49.218-07:00Calendar Pick: Witches Brew @ Balboa Park Puppet TheaterWitches Brew Date: Wed. 10-15 - Sat. 10-18 Location: Balboa Park Puppet TheaterCity: San DiegoURL: http://www.balboaparkpuppets.comSomething's funny about the magic potion conjured up by a witch who wants to change her ways. This un-scary story will get you in the mood for Halloween. Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-32385654863834506682008-10-08T13:58:00.000-07:002008-10-08T19:52:19.762-07:00On Location: SeaWorld Halloween SpooktacularA lot of Halloween activities aren't planned with toddlers in mind...so, it is so nice to find an activity where the entire family is entertained. Enter the SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular.When: Every weekend in October, and the first weekend in November, and Halloween day!Where: Inside SeaWorld San Diego...included with your park admissionMy husband and I enjoyed all the of the non-Halloween Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-30776686881753887632008-10-06T13:19:00.000-07:002008-10-06T13:21:03.324-07:00Calendar Pick of the Week: Pumpkin Patch DaysPumpkin Patch Days Date: S0/11-10/12 Location: Summers Past FarmsCity: San DiegoTime: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMURL: http://www.summerspastfarms.comYou're invited to visit our country pumpkin patch and find yourself a pumpkin. Fun for the kids! We're growing a selection of pumpkins all shapes and sizes for everyone. Come and spend the day with your family in this festive fall setting. Bring your camera Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-82551639105242170182008-10-02T13:20:00.000-07:002008-10-02T13:53:23.233-07:00You Renewed: Week 4Week 3 Recap: I'm half-way done with the "You Renewed" program, created by Henry's Farmers Market nutrionist Janet Little. So far I've added deleted bad fats, started stretching first thing in the morning, added more whole grains & fiber to my diet and practiced creating and completing goals.If you haven't purchased your copy of the "You Renewed" program...run to Henry's. It's only a Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-62980738476896705682008-10-01T20:05:00.000-07:002008-10-01T20:14:29.988-07:00Halloween HauntsAll month long I'll be sharing fun Halloween events, decorating ideas, recipes, etc. This is the first year my daughter is excited about Halloween, and I intend to make it memorable!Check the blog often for spooky updates, and stop by our calendar of events for Halloween listings!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-18392272259091265492008-09-30T13:56:00.000-07:002008-09-30T13:57:20.811-07:00Don't forget to enter our Disney on Ice Giveaway!Join the celebration, October 9-12, as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and all the Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from Disney films in a skating spectacular you'll remember forever Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-25513592230963523562008-09-29T06:46:00.001-07:002008-09-29T06:46:45.096-07:00Calendar Pick: Financial Planning ClassFinancial Planning in ANY Market! Date: Wed. 10-1 Location: Fairbanks Ranch Country ClubCity: Rancho Santa FeTime: 6:30 PMURL: http://com3.govtsystems.com/FriendsWithClass/?c=ClassRegistration/ClassDetailDisplay&ClassId=100278&CatalogId=&ProgramId= Most of us can't help but get stressed out with the economic news these days, but let's all take a deep breath and gather for a seminar Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-33979137185978658342008-09-25T19:43:00.000-07:002008-09-26T14:31:19.521-07:00Weekend Happening: Free Museum DayThis Saturday, September 27, is free museum day for many San Diego museums, thanks to the Smithsonian.Just go here to download your free admission card, and enjoy your day!More Information: http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/about.htmlEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-56969072771018131032008-09-25T19:20:00.000-07:002008-10-02T13:16:15.545-07:00You Renewed: Week 3Week 2 RecapMy favorite parts of the week - eating yummy oatmeal for breakfast each day...it kept me full until lunchtime. And, I loved the 10% of the time I got to indulge and not feel bad about it. Yum!Week 3EATWeek 3 focuses on eating good vs bad fats...meaning monounsaturated and p0lyunsaturated fats vs. saturated and trans fats. Basically good fats lower bad cholesterol and raise the goodEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-57383441810549074882008-09-24T13:11:00.000-07:002008-09-24T13:18:42.442-07:00Disney on Ice Giveaway! Join the celebration, October 9-12, as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and all the Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from Disney films in a skating spectacular you'll remember foreverEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-68860127009930875502008-09-17T19:28:00.000-07:002008-09-19T16:23:45.228-07:00Weekend Happening: Gap Casting Call SearchI'm changing from DSL Internet to Cable Internet...and in the process I am loosing Internet access for a few days. So, here is my weekend pick early! Hopefully I'll be back on Tuesday. Have a great weekend!BabyGAP and GAPKids Casting Call Search Date: Sat. 9-20 Location: Baby Gap Store- UTC MallCity: San DiegoTime: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMURL: http://www.gap.com/castingcall.Calling all babies, kidsEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-84976577735308452972008-09-17T13:54:00.000-07:002008-09-17T19:28:30.230-07:00You Renewed: Week 2Week 1 Recap - I LOVE stretching every morning...it is a great quick pick-me-up. I am definitely going to keep doing this and make it a habit! I'm going to continue looking for ways to include more veges in my diet...like adding broccoli to my lunch salad each day.Now for Week 2!EAT - Focus on FiberThis week's focus is on fiber - fiber improves colon health, reduces the risk of heart disease Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-19796301648378713132008-09-16T21:31:00.000-07:002008-09-16T21:34:08.805-07:00Back to School GiveawayCheck out our Back to School Giveaway!To celebrate the big return to school, we have a bunch of Back to School prizes for you and your kids! Two lucky winners will win a prize basket with each of these products... a Seaband hair band, a package of short style Knotheads, a collection of Card Stix & a set of Kids Lunchbox Cards! Enter to WIN!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93452592362417094.post-10141189600439197722008-09-15T06:51:00.000-07:002008-09-15T14:15:27.297-07:00Calendar Pick of the Week: 1st Annual It Takes a Village Convention1st Annual It Takes A Village Convention Date: Sat. 9-20 Location: USD Kroc InstituteCity: San DiegoTime: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PmURL: http://www.indigovillage.com/it_takes_a_village_conference.htmlRedirecting Children's Behavior of San Diego and The International Network for Children and Families are pleased to present this exciting 1-day event! Parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone who works with orEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09624568549801966948noreply@blogger.com0