What It’s Like to Take Your Dog to Petco Grooming
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by Katie Dillon
4M ago
In partnership with Petco Grooming. Rescuing a dog comes with many challenges, especially when it’s a pit bull. Scooby is actually a very loving dog (unless you’re the mailman) and often terribly afraid of certain things and new places. I’m still a little afraid about how people perceive the breed, so I don’t take him to as many public places as I would like… Petco has always been an exception. We’ve shopped there since the first week we got him. He has always happily browsed the aisles for his own toys, wolfs down treats from the cashier, and socializes with other shopping dogs. There’s no ..read more
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25 Exotic Asian Fruits to Try on Your Next Trip to the Region or Grocer
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by Katie Dillon
3y ago
One thing I miss about living in Hong Kong and frequently traveling throughout Southeast Asia is the food. When I return to the region, I look forward to buying delicious Asian fruits at street markets and grocers that are hard to source at home. The point of this list is to share the names of common and exotic Asian fruit you may encounter, what they taste like, and how to cut open and eat them. This way, you’ll look like a pro and know which ones to reach for first (they often wind up in luxury hotel room fruit bowls — which I love). You’ll also appreciate the effort that goes into preparing ..read more
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Everything You Need to Know About Chinese Hot Pot
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by La Jolla Mom
4y ago
Chinese hot pot is a delicious and fun communal eating experience that is thought to hail from Eastern China. Typically, it involves a huge bowl of broth placed in the center of a table that is heated there via induction or flame. Ingredients ranging from raw vegetables to thinly sliced meats are also placed on the table (or sometimes on a nearby cart) so that diners can submerge them in the broth to cook before eating. While it is certainly a popular Chinese dish that you’ll stumble upon when traveling in China, it isn’t terribly common in the West. This is a shame because while it sounds a b ..read more
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20 Fun Beach Games and Toys
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by La Jolla Mom
4y ago
Elevate your day on the sand and get a little more exercise with fun beach games that the entire family can play. Most can be easily packed into a bag or come with their own carrying cases and those that require an extra pair of hands to transport them to the sand are definitely worthwhile. Some, like the beach ball games, are versatile enough to play at the park or as backyard games and certainly will come in handy at home while the kids are out of school. Plus, when you live in a beach community like San Diego, games are one way to unplug at the beach during the winter when not everyo ..read more
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15 Beach Accessories That You Didn’t Know You Needed
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by La Jolla Mom
4y ago
While many simply toss a towel in the car and lather up with sunscreen, there are beach accessories that can make your day in the sun (or at the park) even easier. I stumbled upon these cool options while looking to upgrade my own beach gear in time for spring break. I thought I would share these finds in case you’d like to wow your friends and family by arriving prepared and with extra things to do. Beach Coasters Keep that drink stable with a beach coaster. The arched corners hold drinks steady in the sand. The colors make it noticeable so people don’t accidentally kick your drink ..read more
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Is Buying Duty-Free Hermes at the Instanbul Airport Less Expensive?
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by La Jolla Mom
4y ago
“It’s not a bargain if it’s not what you want,” my husband said as buyers remorse rushed over me for not purchasing a duty-free Hermes handbag I’d seen at the Istanbul Airport. By the time I realized how much less I’d pay for it in Istanbul versus California, we had already cleared the gate security check for our flight to London and it would have been a pain to exit and walk back to the duty-free shopping area. Buying Hermes in Istanbul was something I’d wanted to investigate while there but our sightseeing focused on the peninsula around the historic sites and not on the side with luxury ..read more
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20 Fun Car Games for Kids that Are Free or Cheap
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by La Jolla Mom
4y ago
Gearing up for road trips or a day out running errands with children can present an entirely different set of challenges than when you’re alone. You’ve got so much to pack and bathroom breaks to consider but you don’t want to forget car games for kids to keep them entertained. The good news is that this list contains many free car games for kids that help build critical thinking skills and exercise memory function. Of course, if you don’t ever want to run out of ideas, inexpensive books and kits full of games made by professionals can step in to help. The other good news is that nothing on ..read more
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20 Coolest Travel Games for Kids
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by La Jolla Mom
4y ago
When it comes to staying entertained on road trips, in planes, and during downtime in hotel rooms, there are plenty of amazing travel games for kids that adults will love just as much. We own most of these travel games but have played all of them. Since I’ve been asked quite a bit recently what our favorite travel games are, I thought I’d finally put our recommendations into post form. And, they’re all fairly inexpensive. 1. Bananagrams Bananagrams are awesome word game and come in a banana-shaped pouch for easy transport. The game is similar to Scrabble but without a board. We play i ..read more
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10 Must-Have Skincare Products for Long Flights
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by La Jolla Mom
4y ago
Decades of regularly flying long haul have taught me that it’s necessary to accelerate a skincare routine when you fly. Extra attention to your skin on the plane and at least a few nights after landing in a destination is critical. Why? Skin is your largest organ and we can agree that proactively caring for it while in-transit helps prevent you from looking like you have jet lag. I also firmly believe that diligent in-flight skincare plays a roll in preventing jet lag altogether. When you feel well, you tend to sleep well. If you look good, you feel good. It’s all linked. With that ..read more
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9 Ways Travel with Kids Sharpens Essential Life Skills
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by La Jolla Mom
4y ago
From planning kid-friendly itineraries to surviving long haul flights, most parents know it takes effort to travel with kids. The good news is that experts say that the benefits can help shape the kind of adults they’ll become. Many children are already remarkable travelers, simply by virtue of being open to new experiences. They soak up what each destination has to offer with all of their senses, and don’t carry around a lot of the preconceived notions that many adult travelers have. Travel with kids reinforces these positive qualities and deepens them.  Traveling Gives Kids Perspective ..read more
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