Monday, July 24, 2017
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Bodysuits by Starlight Baby
Starlight Baby - Helping Your Little Star Shine
Starlight Baby was launched in May 2016. Founders James and April McAllister believe there is nothing more important in life than spending time with those you love, and the relationships parents share with their children is unlike any other. Oma agrees wholeheartedly.
Starlight Baby premium quality baby bodysuits are for your babies - ages ranging from newborn to 18 months old.
Sizes Available:
- 0-3 months
- 3-6 months
- 6-12 months
- 12-18 months
All the bodysuits are made of 100% cotton and are up to 50% thicker than traditional bodysuits. Their quality is noticeable and stand up well. I love the robust snaps because they stay fastened.
Of course, the best part of the Starlight Baby Bodysuits are their cute sayings!
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Product Description
- • 100% Cotton
- • The Bodysuit That Has It All - Whether you’re looking for the perfect baby shower gift, premium quality baby clothes, the softest fabric or just something for your baby to wear around the house, Starlight Baby bodysuits have it all.
- • Your Baby Deserves The Best - Made from 100% boutique quality cotton, Starlight Baby bodysuits are up to 50% thicker than traditional bodysuits and are less likely to tear or deteriorate. Strong snaps will always stay closed until you decide it’s time to open them. Enjoy the comfort of knowing your new bodysuit will last as your baby - and even your family grows!
- • Premium Designs - Hand applied and hand inspected in the USA, your designs are guaranteed to last. You will never find a Starlight Baby bodysuit with a cracked or faded design. Looking just as good as the day you got them, everyone will love and want to talk about your baby’s outfit.
- • 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We believe so strongly that you will love our premium baby bodysuits that we offer a 100% money back guarantee with every purchase. If for any reason you aren’t satisfied with our products, we will refund your entire purchase with no questions asked.
It is Starlight Baby’s goal to provide products that are not only a great value, but are the highest quality and safest available on the market. Because let’s face it – our children are worth it.
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Thursday, June 8, 2017
Liberty Public Market (#LibertyPublicMarket)
By Stacey Kuhns
Well Worth a Visit
On Sunday, June 4, my boyfriend and I decided to check out Liberty Public Market. I had heard many good things about it and my kids gave it great reviews. My boyfriend was very curious about it as he went to Boot Camp at Liberty Station many years ago. He said it looks very different now. (I bet it does).
It is definitely a busy place so be prepared for a lot of traffic. Located at 2820 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, 92106. The facility is open from 11am to 8pm. They also have a Farmer's Market on Thursdays.
We had a bit of difficulty locating the entrance as all we saw when we drove in were restaurants with lines in front of them. We began walking around and most of the galleries and stores were closed on Sunday, which was disappointing.
There are stores and a women's museum around the perimeter of the grounds (large grassy areas, fountain, sand area for kids to play in). The grounds are beautiful though and many families were walking around with their children and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I think we were too early and the reason we could not find the place itself was because it was not opened yet. We finally found it!
I found the hallways to get into the main area to be dark and dingy. There were kiosk vendors in the hallways and they were getting very little business from what I observed. The area with the food vendors is well lit and there is a "mess hall" where you can take your purchased items and sit and eat.
It gets very crowded so my boyfriend and I found a table in the dark hallway outside Parana (an empanada vendor). We purchased three empanadas (small). I thought it was cool that the flavor of the empanada is stamped into the dough with initials. The empanadas did not taste homemade and I would not purchase them again. It appeared they were pulling them out of a refrigerator or freezer and putting them into an oven already made.
My boyfriend bought a roast beef roll from the Roast Meat and Sandwich shop. He loved it. He bought me a lobster roll from Wicked Main Lobster, which was excellent. I got the traditional style and it was just loads of wonderful lobster meat and not much else, just the way I like it. They were so busy, they were giving people buzzers to come back and pick up their food when it was ready. (Difficult to get good pictures because it was so dark in the hallway).
We purchased some fresh ravioli, from Pasta Design, to take home and cook (chef's special, which was chipotle chicken and also a bacon/mozzarella one). I made a homemade marinara sauce and the bacon ravioli was my favorite. Delicious. They package the pasta in nice boxes. It lasts two days in the fridge or a month in the freezer. Cook in boiling salted water for approximately one minute in a large pot (so they do not stick together).
When you go to Liberty Market, be prepared. Everything is pricey. There are healthy options, such as a salad place to the not so healthy fare, such as sweet treats.
We purchased several items from Crafted Baked Goods. All wonderful. (And yes, there is a bite taken out of the "brookie"). LOL.
These three items set us back $16! There is also a fish market (very expensive). You can purchase live prawns and sea urchin.
All in all, I am not sure I would return to Liberty Public Market. The aisles are very small and with the crowds it is difficult to navigate through everything. I was underwhelmed with the selection of eateries and was expecting more of a variety of ethnic foods to try.
Some skylights in the hallways would be a welcome addition. Also, for us, the expense was a once in a blue moon splurge. I almost forgot to mention the proximity of the Liberty Public Market to the airport. If you are dining outside or just walking around outside, the constant air traffic is quite noisy. Overall, I would say "meh."
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Field Trip With the Grandboys
Birch Aquarium at Scripps, UC San Diego
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California San Diego.
Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Birch Aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond. An oceanographic museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps Oceanography scientists on climate, earth, and ocean science and includes interactive elements.
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Ryan Blaney Wins the Hisense 4K TV 300
NASCAR Race Mom Celebrates In Victory Lane
After a couple of weeks off, the Xfinity series took the track for the Hisense 4K TV 300 (#Hisense4kTV300) today. The teams only had two practice sessions on May 25th and qualified at 10:00 a.m. today. Justin Allgaier captured pole, while our guy, Denny Hamlin in his #20 Hisense Toyota would take the green flag from eighth. Denny delivered a fifth place finish.
Thanks to my hosts, Hisence, NASCAR Race Mom had unlimited access to this two hundred lap race. Unfortunately, NRM is too tired to properly blog this event tonight (more to come later). Therefore, the Instagram posts below will summarize the day for now.
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Thursday, May 25, 2017
Reef Enjoying his Swim Lessons
Reef Indy has come a long way in learning this essential life skill
Monday, May 22, 2017
San Diego Botanical Gardens
A Place for All Ages
Last month, my boyfriend and I visited the San Diego Botanical Gardens. I have been there a number of times over the years, but this was his first time there.
The botanical gardens are located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, in Encinitas, right off the Encinitas Blvd. exit from I-5. They are open daily from 9a.m. to 5p.m. and the cost is $14 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, and active military, and $8 for children 3-12. Members and children under 2 are free. Parking is $2.
On the first Tuesday of the month, San Diego County residents get in free but still must pay the $2 parking fee. The parking fee is waived if you have 4 or more people in your car.
I would advise bringing a hat or wearing sunscreen, especially on those hot days. Also, bring snacks and water as there is only one kiosk near the visitor's center and gift shop (yes, they do sell plants). There are a limited number of picnic tables available and you are welcome to bring a picnic. There are no restaurants on site but plenty in the surrounding Encinitas area. The botanical gardens cover 37 acres and most of it is easy walking. Of course, different times of the year, you will see different plants in bloom.
You may even catch sight of a smiling dragonfly.
There are a number of gardens containing plants from around the world. There is even a bamboo garden where bamboo is harvested by San Diego Zoo staff for their pandas. The cacti all over the area were in full bloom and flowers were abundant so this is a great time of year to visit. There is also a children's garden that has an edible plant garden and lots of interactive activities for the kids, including some climbing structures.
There is also a garden area that has sculptures made out of plants.
There are certain places within the gardens where you can see the ocean. There is also an area that has a fairly tall waterfall. There were lots of different kinds of butterflies and birds flying around. There are great places to just sit and relax and enjoy the scenery. Many of the plants don't look so exciting on the outside, but if you lean over and look inside, they are magical.
There are plenty of docents and volunteers around to answer questions or show you special plants. We had a volunteer show us a cucumber thistle. They were trying to get rid of a lot of them as it is an invasive plant, but she let us hold one and look inside and touch one of the seeds. It was very cool.
All in all, a very interesting place to visit any time of the year.
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