LA tourism numbers have been released, and once again Australia has hopped in as the front-runner in generating the most overseas visitors in Los Angeles. In 2011, approximately 26.9 million people visited Los Angeles, surpassing the 2007 record of 25.9 million visitors, according to Carol Martinez, vice president of communications for the Los Angeles Convention [...]

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rebeccafdoll on October 19th, 2011

I have a confession to make, I used to go a little crazy with the Black Friday sales. Now that I’ve had 10 years experience I think I’ve almost mastered holiday shopping for our family. The hardest part for me every year is not to overshop as I start early, and getting home by 6:30am [...]

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rebeccafdoll on June 29th, 2011

As the 4th of July approaches we are preparing for pool parties and get togethers. I headed to the stores tonight to stock up on much needed supplies.  Our son is Gluten Free, Casein Free and almost Corn free so running to the store and expecting to see all the items I need in stock [...]

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rebeccafdoll on June 17th, 2011

I have included below an email from a local entrepreneur who is attending the University of Notre Dame and offering SAT testing and classes this summer in Thousand Oaks. This summer, I’ve been selected to bring Ivy Insiders SAT test preparation program to the Thousand Oaks area.  Ivy Insiders programs are offered through Revolution Prep, [...]

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rebeccafdoll on February 2nd, 2011

Kaylene Boldroff is a single mom raising her Autistic son on her own.  The system that it meant to be there to support her child, has failed her many times.  She cannot work to be able to privately fund her sons therapy because it would be very difficult for her to find appropriate child care due [...]

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rebeccafdoll on January 11th, 2011

It is hard for me to focus on anything other than the floods in Queensland, Australia today.  I’ve read that approximately 75% of the State is in a state or emergency. The areas hardest hit by the latest floods are places that I grew up in.  The city of Toowoomba sits on top of The [...]

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rebeccafdoll on January 4th, 2011

I got an email today and I think it’s really important to share this today. It’s about Cleaning for a Reason.  They offer a FREE housecleaning service to women undergoing chemotherapy in the USA and Canada. If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy for ANY type of cancer, please pass the word to her that [...]

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rebeccafdoll on November 24th, 2010

My friend, Lisa Thomas sells the most beautiful organic cotton clothing for women from Kika Paprika. It is soft, machine washable and feels luxurious to wear. Starting at a size 0 there is something for everyone. Lisa is having a Black Friday sale and would love me to share her sale with those of you [...]

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rebeccafdoll on November 23rd, 2010

Baboosh offers the Tauts Belly Wraps and the Baboosh Body Unisex Sports Wrap By Brooke Burke. Save with these coupon codes: 10% off of your entire order! Code: LETSSAVE $5 off of any Baboosh Body Product Code: BBSHRINK $5 off of any Baboosh Body Product Code: BBODYVIP $5 off of any Baboosh Body Product Code: [...]

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rebeccafdoll on November 21st, 2010

The Tag Reader is another great product from Leap Frog.  As children touch the Tag Reader to the pages of specially printed storybooks, words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud, engaging children’s senses to make reading a rich, fulfilling experience. There are over 40 books and games based on favorite TV, movie and [...]

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