Celebrating the Golden Gate at Camp Galileo

One of the things that really distinguishes Camp Galileo from your run-of-the-mill summer camp are their themes. Each week of camp is built around a theme, which ties together all the art, science and outdoor activities the campers enjoy.  Each theme draws upon something unique and interesting for inspiration.  Themes can center around...

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Mad T Party serves up out-of-this-world-crazy fun

Disneyland is all about immersive experiences.  Whether you're Soaring over California or crusing Route 66 with Mater or speeding through a Galaxy far, far away or sitting in a Clamshell as it dives Under the Sea, they have a knack for transporting visitors into the fanciful worlds they've created in their movies. This summer, they're taking...

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Bonggamom's Friday Finds -- list your giveaways here

Welcome to Bonggamom's Friday Finds! I'm glad so many of you are finding this to be a useful way to get more traffic to your giveaways. And as a person who loves entering giveaways, I have to admit it's a great, easy way to find out where all the best giveaways are.So feel free to leave links to your giveaways, everyone. And don't forget to...

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Extended hours at Galileo: Aftercare that's not an afterthought

Like most summer camps, Galileo Learning's camps (Camp Galileo and Galileo Summer Quest) run from 9:00 AM till 3:00PM, which is great for parents with flexible schedules, but not so great for parents who face the 9-to-5 grind (and not so great for the kids either, because if they had their way, they'd stay at camp till the sun goes down). To accommodate...

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How do I love Cost Plus World Market? Let me count the ways

I love Cost Plus World Market.  I've been shopping there for years, and it's one of my favorite stores.  We shop there regularly for imported goods you can't find at regular grocery stores (or if you can find them, they're a lot more expensive).  All the English foods that Alfie love are there -- Patak's Curry Pastes, Heinz Baked Beans,...

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Cottonelle Name-It and Win contest (and a giveaway for you)

Potty.  Pee-pee.  Wee-wee.  Poopy.  At some time or another, we all have to talk about the ickier aspects of going to the bathroom in public, but most of us use cutesy names instead of the more direct terms so we don't ruin the appetites of the people around us.   That's why Cottonelle is searching for a creative...

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Planters NUT-rition Men's Health review and giveaway

Remember when men would sit on the couch with a mug of beer while the little woman would take care of the chores?  Thankfully, males are still evolving from their caveman days -- according to a study done by Planters nuts, men are grocery shopping more (88 percent), taking care of household chores more (86 percent) and are more involved in child...

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National Parks DVDs giveaway

I always say that my favorite place in the entire USA is Yosemite National Park.  I've been there 6 or 7 (or is it 8?  I've lost count!) times, and I never get tired of it.  Everywhere I look, I'm treated to picture-perfect views, and I love being surrounded by so much beauty. Photos never seem to do justice to natural wonders...

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Watch your favorite Disney TV shows anywhere, anytime

The Pea is totally addicted to the Disney Channel.  Not a day goes by that she doesn't watch an episode of her favorite shows "Good Luck Charlie", "Ant Farm", "Jessie" or "Shake It Up" (and on days when I'm not watching her back, she'll sneak in all four!).  They're all good, wholesome shows so I don't mind her watching (and I have to...

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CLIF Kid ZBar and ZBar Crispy: Just the Right Size

Like many parents, I like to pack kid-friendly snacks in my kids' lunch boxes: applesauce, fruit cups, cheese slices, granola bars, fruit roll-ups, that sort of thing.  They're easy and convenient, my kids love them, they provide good nutrition (if you choose the right snacks, of course!), and they're sized just right for kids. However, even...

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FIFA Soccer 12 on the PS Vita

Fans of English Premier League soccer have had an awesome season!  Alfie has been watching the EPL all his life, and he says this season was one of the most exciting ever.  All year long, the Premier League table has shifted and turned on its head, and the EPL Championship wasn't decided until the very last game of the season -- actually,...

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