Arianna Schioldager is a writer and blogger. She lives in Downtown Los Angeles where the coffee is very expensive. Follow her @larrypotters.

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You have seen them and you know you are curious, those strangely intriguing backwards robes dubbed as “The Snuggie.”  The Snuggie is really just a piece of fabric with arm holes but seriously it’s kind of awesome.  I have one, have gifted them, had buy another one because my dog stole my original and now…  read on >

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Now that its officially winter, and we have had our first real snow of the season (at least here in our chunk of the world).  I am faced with ways to keep the kids busy, engaged, and warm.  I’m not one to do much traveling when it’s cold, I hate to drive with a coat…  read on >

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In my opinion, there is nothing better than the mixture of salty and sweet for dessert.  I generally prefer that to a sumptuous piece of dark chocolate or gooey brownie.  While browsing through some of my archived recipes the other day, I realized that I had never made caramels.  I love caramel!!!  This weekend I…  read on >

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I was at the market today and the same woman who has been checking me out for years asked me if I had some “news” to share with her.  I must have looked at her like she was totally insane because she informed me that my skin was glowing, that I had the pregnancy glow. …  read on >

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Every year we spend a lot of money on fabulous gifts for our loved ones, only to be faced with the same dilemma. How should we wrap it? We all want professional looking results without spending a lot of money, when people just throw the wrap away. That’s why I like the classic gift bag.…  read on >

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During the holidays and after, children ask for toys as gifs.  As parents, it is our responsibility to make sure that our children are safe and what they are playing with are as well.  U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled 44 toys in fiscal year 2010, ended Sept. 30, and several more in October…  read on >

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At first you might say, EW!  Cheese and Squash together, gross!  It’s good….no its AMAZING!  I promise it is!  I found this recipe in this month’s Food Network Magazine and was so excited to try it.  I happen to love squash and cheese, so to me the combo seemed just right.  Entice the kids by…  read on >

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We are a funny culture, and I’m talking about us Americans. Food is a HUGE part of our lives, which is a big part of why we have the highest obesity rate in the world…I digress. With that said, I came across a funny article in Women’s Day about “Limited Edition Foods.” I’ll admit it;…  read on >

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As a parent one of the most important things you can do for your child is take them regularly to a pediatrician.  Doctors can monitor your child’s growth and development in ways that you may not have noticed.  As a first time parent, or perhaps someone moving to a new town, how do you choose…  read on >