Getting Ready For The Holidays with Minted | @Minted

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Once we hit the month of November, it’s time time to start thinking about our annual holiday cards we send off to family and friends. This year, I’ve already picked out coordinating outfits for the kiddos, but before I shoot the pictures, I wanted to check out the card options for setting, style and photography ideas. I’ve noticed a few friends have been sharing their love for Minted holiday cards via social media channels, which prompted me to take a peek myself.

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Minted has an amazing selection of beautiful cards for all occasions. Their holiday and Christmas card selection is just incredible. So many different styles, themes, layouts and graphics, I ended up really liking a couple of different ones.

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The Science of The Gingerbread Now at Discovery Science Center | @discoverycube

This week we were invited to check out the new exhibit at the Discovery Science Center.  Science of the Gingerbread has returned to entertain us all the 8th holiday season.

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Right now, you can see the 186 entries on display through out Discovery Science Center.  

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Letters To Santa Equals a Contribution To The Believe Campaign with Macy’s and Make A Wish | @Macys

It’s been a wonderful experience so far this year being the Room Mom to my son’s Kindergarten class.  I truly enjoy helping the teacher, who I’ve really grown fond of and working with the students and fellow parents.   

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I was excited to hear that our teacher is passionate about the Macy’s and Make-A-Wish annual “Believe” campaign.

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We’re Giving Away Tickets To The Christmas Train to The North Pole at Irvine Park Railroad | @IrvineParkRR

Santa’s arrived!  Every year we make it a point to take a ride on The Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad.  

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This year we were delighted to discover that Santa and his elves have been busy “decorating” at the North Pole. Santa has a beautiful new display that is just exceptional for family photos!  

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Convenient For The Shopping Season – See’s New Concept Store in Tustin | @SeesCandies #SeesAtTustin

One of my fondest memories of the holidays was a gift from my grandparents.  Every year they would bring one of our favorites….See’s Candies – chocolate Santa’s and their world famous lollipops.

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See’s Candies has been in business since 1921. It was founded by Charles A. See, the son if the infamous Mary See who still appears thought the shops and on every box if chocolate. He was dedicated to principles: his mother’s recipes, and finest ingredients that money could buy. Today the company is still thriving on those two principles.

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Home Alone Holiday Heist DVD Giveaway | @FHEInsiders

Remember back in 1990 when Macaulay Culkin took over the big screen with the release of Home Alone?  It is one of my all time favorite holiday movies we watch every year when it airs on TV.  

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Now, the latest installment of the Home Alone franchise, “Home Alone, Holiday Heist” is coming out on DVD on October 29th, just in time for the holidays.

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