Luciana Vega is American Girl's 2018 Girl of the Year

Have you heard the news? American Girl's Girl of the Year doll for 2018 made her debut on Good Morning America today! GOTY 2018 s Luciana Vega, an 11 year-old who wants to become the first person on Mars. There are so many things about Luciana that I am excited about. First, she is a girl of color; based on her name, I would guess that she has Hispanic...

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Top 10 Attractions at California Great America's Winterfest

Christmas is just two days away! Want to get into the holiday spirit? Head on over the California's Great America! I recently wrote an article on Red Tricycle about how theme parks are really amping up the holiday cheer with some really fun holiday offerings, and Great America is one of the theme parks on my list. They have really gone all out and...

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Top 10 holiday treats at the Disneyland Resort

With Christmas right around the corner, it's probably not a good time to start that diet! Instead, focus on enjoying treats in moderation and getting some exercise. This holiday season, you can get plenty of both at the Disneyland Resort -- there's no shortage of adorable and yummy treats, and you have plenty of opportunity to walk some of those...

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Visit Santa at the Great Mall

It's the weekend before Christmas! Everyone is hustling and bustling to finish up all the items on their to-do lists. In the flurry of this weekend's activities, don't forget to make time to take those holiday photos with Santa Claus. It may seem like a small thing hardly worth bothering about, especially when you are already so busy, and...

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Top reasons to visit mall Santa early in the season

I know, I know, it's only November, and we haven't even celebrated Thanksgiving yet! Why oh why, then, is Santa already setting up shop in the mall? I, for one, think it's a great idea. Yes, it's a bit early, but the holiday season is so hectic that sometimes it pays off to be early.  Here are some reasons why you want to schedule your mall...

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Back to School with Label Daddy

School is back in session -- have you ordered your Label Daddy labels?  Label Daddy is the number one solution for labeling your belongings! They are great for labeling your child's clothing, books, bags, sports equipment, musical instruments, electronics, and other personal belongings. I work at a school, and every day I see an insane number...

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Save 25% off Label Daddy

Get ready for school and save 25% on Label Daddy peel and stick custom name labels! Label Daddy is the number one solution for labeling your belongings! No ironing or sewing . . . just peel and stick. Their exclusive laminated coating gives labels an extra layer of protection and is a must for school! Remember to label all clothing, books, bags,...

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Fall is Shoe Shopping time at Great Mall of the Bay Area

Fall is always shoe shopping season in our household. The kids' feet always seem to sprout over the summer, and all of a sudden their running shoes and soccer shoes and ballet shoes and sandals feel tight. It has become a tradition to go shoe shopping at the start of the school year, and I have to say that going back to school always seems easier...

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