Monthly Archives: October 2013

10 Halloween Coloring Pages For Young Kids

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My daughter loves to find and print coloring pages online. There’s no exception for halloween printables. She loves printable coloring pages so much that I bought a printer that connects to the internet and allows her to find coloring pages from the apps right on the printer such as Disney and Nick Jr. Instead of standing over me while I search for coloring pages for her online, she can pick out her own coloring pages! Sometimes I like to print pages for her like the one’s below. I print a bunch of coloring pages and keep them in a folder in my office and the car so they are easy to pull out anytime she needs something to do! Now she just needs to find a lifetime supply of ink and she’ll be set!

Here are a few halloween theme coloring pages that she likes. A few of the printable coloring pages below even let you customize the page with your child’s name before printing it to color!


We hope you enjoy these coloring pages. Search google for “halloween coloring pages” for more fun coloring pages!

Viceroy Miami Hotel – Great for a Family Vacation or Romantic Miami Getaway

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If you are planning a  trip to Florida and are considering a stay in Miami, you need to consider staying at Viceroy Miami!

I stayed at Viceroy Miami recently during a press trip with Toyota to review the 2014 Toyota Corolla and while my initial thought was that the hotel was too fancy to be a hotel that I would be anxious to take my kids to, I totally wanted my husband to jump on an airplane so that he could enjoy the gorgeous hotel and their outdoor living space, with me… in my ‘spare time’.  🙂  The second day of my visit I saw a couple of young children at the pool with their parents (or nannies) and realized that just because a hotel is very fancy, doesn’t mean that they don’t cater to and enjoy having kids as visitors.   Why else would Viceroy Miami have Florida’s longest infinity pool than for kids to enjoy? 😉

Viceroy Miami is a luxury Miami Florida resort and is the centerpiece of the groundbreaking Icon Brickell project, a 10-acre bay-front enclave adjacent to historical Miami River Circle Park.   Several family friendly attractions including Miami Children’s Museum and Miami Seaquarium are just a short drive from Viceroy Miami.

Viceroy Miami hotel review

My room at Viceroy Miami had a queen bed, desk, balcony, stocked mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and a large flat screen TV.

The 2 bedroom suite in Viceroy Miami’s residence tower is ideal for those traveling with children.  Viceroy Miami’s residence option spans from 1300 to 1400 square feet, supplying the room and seclusion of a main home with signature Viceroy Service.  Situated on elevated floors, these luxurious lodgings present restricted entrance from the residents-exclusive elevator vestibule, complete kitchens, expansive verandas, and first-rate sights.  The two bedroom residences showcase classy and modern inner design.

Residential rooms contain a epicure kitchen with first-class appliances, in addition to cutlery, glassware, flatware, and cooking utensils. The spacious bathroom displays enormous vanities with single or double basins, soaking tubs, and upright showers.

You and your kids will enjoy Viceroy Miami’s immersive outdoor entertaining center.  After relaxing in your room or suite for a bit, why not head outside to the relaxing outdoor spaces?

Viceroy Miami’s outdoor areas include:

  • Two-acres of open-air living, featuring the lengthiest infinity pool in Florida (reaching Biscayne Bay)
  • Enormous outside fireplace
  • Full-scale chess set
  • Two parks
  • Jogging trail
  • And much more!

Parents should take time to relax at the spa!  Viceroy Miami offers a variety of health, social, physique, and liveliness packages at the eminent Miami luxury spa.

Vacationing with children can be difficult, but only if there is not anything for your kids to do. Below are some nearby places to visit with your kids while you’re staying at Viceroy Miami.

Family Friendly Attractions Near Viceroy Miami

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Miami Children’s Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway

Miami Children’s Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to realize their highest potential. The museum encourages visitors of all ages to play, learn, imagine and create.
Miami Children’s Museum offers interactive exhibits, programs, and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication.

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Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway

On a 38-acre tropical paradise with spectacular skyline views lies a South Florida attraction like no other. Welcome to Miami Seaquarium®, a place where dolphins walk on water and killer whales fly through the air. Where sea lions delight children of all ages and endangered sea turtles and manatees find a safe haven. Enjoy a world-class marine-life entertainment park with eight different marine animal shows and astonishing daily presentations. Miami Seaquarium® is a place of inspiration, education – and fun!

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Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail

Step into a lush, tropical jungle and mingle with birds, monkeys and the world’s most rare and exotic creatures. See sensational animal shows, meet a real liger, and kid around with kangaroos, lemurs and penguins!

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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue

Vizcaya is a European-inspired estate with a Main House and formal gardens on Biscayne Bay. Built in the early 1910s by Chicago businessman James Deering as his winter home. Vizcaya is a National Historic Landmark and museum owned by Miami-Dade County that welcomes 150.000 visitors each year. We invite you to visit this serene and stunningly beautiful retreat in the heart of Miami.

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All of the above attractions are close to Viceroy Miami hotel and feature age-appropriate camps, activities, and much more. Your children will be sure to have a blast on your next trip to Miami… which should be soon!

Connect With Viceroy Miami

485 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131 USA
Guestroom Reservations: 866 781 9923
Viceroy Miami Website

Fashion Finds: 5 Leather Detailed Sweaters For Ladies + 1 For a Little Girl

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I was looking through my wardrobe yesterday as I attempted to organize my closet and it dawned on me that my clothes are pretty boring. My closet is full of solid colors, mostly black tops, jeans, and black leggings.  Fun, right?

I used to wear cute clothes.  Back when I was a size 4.  Pre-kids.

As I was organizing I tried to think of ways I can add fun, interesting clothes to my wardrobe without getting to risky.  I’m not a fan of patterns or bright colors but I do love leather.   I’m not ready to jump into a full leather piece though.

One way to jazz up a wardrobe is by including pieces with leather detail or trim.  It doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.  I found a few sweaters with faux leather detail that are under $100.  Not one to be left out of fashion-finds, my daughter spotted a purple long-sleeve cardigan with faux leather detail from about 10 feet away while I was searching Macys.com for pieces.   How cute is #6?

If you’re looking for a way to spice up your wardrobe, check out the sweaters below and search online stores like Nordstrom.com or Macys.com for “leather + sweater”, for example.

leather trim sweaters

 

1 – Faux Leather Trim Tunic available in Regular & Petite at Nordstrom.com – $79

2 – Faux Leather Trim Cardis at OldNavy.com – $36 (plus sizes available and on sale online now!)

3 – LAmade Suede Shoulder V-Neck Sweater with Leather Detail at Nordstrom.com – $128

4 – Vince Leather Sleeve Sweater at Shopbop.com – $335
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5 – Long-Sleeve Faux-Leather Cardigan at Macys.com – on sale for $44 from 69

6 – (Little Girl) City Faux Leather Sweatshirt at Splendid.com (available sizes: 7/8, 10, 12, 14) – $82.00

 

Do you have a favorite piece of clothing that has leather detail on it?

Alicia, The Mommy Insider blog author
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My Favorite Work From Home Clothes

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No, it’s not pajamas. 🙂  Do you have a work from home uniform? I realized today that I do.  I have.. I don’t know.. several pairs of leggings and long tops that make up my work from home uniform.  They are my go-to clothes when I know I’m not leaving the house until the evening.  Even so, sometimes I just put a necklace on and go out in my ‘uniform’.

Only after I’d been working from home for 5 years or so, did I discover that if I actually got dressed I would be more productive, energetic, and happy.  When you work from home it is important to stick to a normal routine of showering, getting dressed, and putting a little makeup on, even if your office is just down the hall.  It’s proven (by me) that when we look good, we feel good.  When we look bad, we feel bad.  Plus wearing pajamas can make you think (even if in your subconscious) that you can get back in bed anytime.

Get out of your pajamas!

On that note, I’d like to share my current work uniform with you.  It’s simple, the pieces are easy to find just about anywhere, and super comfortable, but stylish at the same time.    A couple of accessories, cute shoes, and brushed hair and you could even leave the house in your work ‘uniform’! 😉

Most of the clothes I wear I work from home are from H&M

Most of my ‘work clothes’ are from H&M.  The clothes are cheap, comfortable, available in lots of sizes.. but as to be expected when you pay $24.95 for a sweater, it may not last as long as your favorite $150 sweater.    The good thing about H&M’s prices is that you can buy a lot of things and put together several outfits for the price of one top somewhere else.

Comfortable, stylish work from home clothes

1 – H&M Melange Leggings – $9.95

2 – Oversized Knit Sweater – $24.95

3 – Dylan Muscle Tee with Drawstring – $143 (pricey but it’s a top that can be worn a lot!)

4 – Oversized sweatshirt top – $24.95

5 – Chain Necklace (available in gold and silver) – $5.95

When shopping for leggings keep in mind the thickness of them if you want them to hold ‘stuff’ in.  When I’m feeling particularly good about myself I wear thin leggings but on my off days I wear thicker leggings because they tend to hold ‘stuff’ in better.

Be mindful of others ladies and as Grechen says here, cover your ass when you’re wearing leggings!  Leggings are not to be worn with short tops. 🙂

Alicia, The Mommy Insider blog author

Join Us for the Kmart Halloween Twitter Party

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kmart Halloween Twitter Party

I hope you’ll join us for the #KmartHalloween Twitter party!

To RSVP and have a chance to win one of the prizes, make sure you do the following:

  • Follow the host @Kmart account and co-host/participants @KmartDeals
  • Retweet one of the promotional tweets announcing the party. These normally contain “RT to RSVP” in them.

Let’s talk creepy costumes! Join our #KmartHalloween Twitter Party 10/16 at 12pm CT, $200 in prizes. RT to RSVP: http://syw.co/17oBPzC

Participate in the conversation when it occurs Wednesday, October 16th at 12pm CST by answering questions and chatting to others under the hashtag #FreakyFab13. Make sure you use #KmartHalloween, or we won’t be able to see your replies!

Read the official rules: syw.co/17oBPzC

The winners will be selected as the party goes on, but if any of the above criteria are missing you will be unable to claim your prize. If you are announced a winner, simply reply to @KmartDeals you accept the prize and a rep will be in contact with you via DM for the next steps.

Thanks again and see you at the #KmartHalloween party!