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Diane von Furstenburg (DvF) + GapKids for Girls Spring 2012

 
Diane von Furstenburg (DvF) + GapKids for Girls Spring 2012 Video

Diane von Furstenburg, creator of the "WRAP" dress back in the 70s has been the asked by GapKids to design a spring girls collection on sale starting March 15, 2012. Stella McCartney has also made her mark in the GapKids brand. I can't wait to see who is next, but for now, I can't wait to see all the lovely kids around America jumping around in spring chic DvF + GapKids dresses. GapBaby also gets a few fancy DvF looks, so pop online or instore to get a better look!  {Shop Here}

A birthday celebration full of lots o' love ...

Photos and Words by Sooae Lee

Things have been super madhouse crazy around here.  From my mastitis to planning my mom's 60th & C's 3rd birthday, I have been feeling like there was so much to do in so little time.  We actually weren't going to have a 'party' (with friends) for C's 3rd this year. With our new little bundle of joy, and all of the new adjustments, it has been hard to even find time to sleep.  With two kids, there never seems to be enough time in the day.  As our baby bear's birthday got closer & closer, I started to feel guiltier and guiltier.

C has been such a great sister and has been so helpful with her new little sister. She never acted out, but started doing many things in her own way to show us that she wanted attention. Just one little example is she when I would be feeding her younger sis, she would all the sudden tell me she had to go to the bathroom. Of course I would have to put baby girl down, and go with C because (I still like to help her wipe etc). We would get there, and she'd try to take all the time in the world and just do nothing and kind of start hugging me. At first, I thought that she just didn't have to go anymore, but as this started to become routine every time I would feed the baby, I caught on and just knew what she was doing.

My heart breaks into pieces when I think about the things she does in her own way to show us she needs us. She never tells me she is upset or cries about it, she just has her own way of showing me she needs attention and love. She's growing up so fast, and there is always going to be a special place in my heart for her~ she's my firstborn. As a mom of 2, I think the biggest struggle for me has been how to show both of my girls I love them equally. It seems so difficult and impossible at times because if I'm I am doing something with one, then I feel bad for the other.

With that said, we decided that C needed to have a big special day all for her own, where all the attention was on her. The party took a lot of work, and there were so many little details! It was totally worth it, though I don't want to see another pair of scissors, a glue gun, ruler, or the illustrator screen again for the next ten years 

 

C's Valentine's-Birthday Party

2.5.11

The Treehouse Social Club, Los Angeles CA

.our happy birthday baby.

Candy Bar and Cake Table

3 little crystals for 3 years old 

valentine sweet bags for the kiddies

candy bar (sweets and cake done by Edible Delights!)

more sweets

labels for the cookies I made to match the invite

these were my fave desserts- soo soft and chewy all at once. SO heavenly!

Trolly strawberry gummies. ssssh, this is MY fave candy, not Chloe's 

Of course, C's fave decor. 

little centerpieces for the tables

time consuming tags

end product= rockin' favors~ red guitars, a tambourine, and an organic lollypop on top. 

I love how it all finally turned out!

We arrived very early to set everything up~including the craft bar. The kiddos got to make a valentine cards, a vday mailbox, and a heart pic frame.

C got a little head start on the activity before her friends even got there!

She also helped put up signs

. food food food .

 

.play play play.

The Valentine's day Princess. She blew balloons, did face paint, and tattoos for the kiddos. She was a hit, they loved her!

 

     

family

with Daddy 

mommy & me

time for cake. This was of course definitely Chloe's fave part of the party!

 

How did three years fly by in the blink of an eye? Sometimes I wish that I could make time stand still, but at others I am so proud to see you grow up into the little girl you are becoming.

It's so bittersweet baby~ Happy Birthday my 사랑이~

I love you 

Korean Day Care & Pre-Schools :: California Listing

A great resource for our Korean American California Moms looking for Korean Day Care, Nurseries and Pre-schools. This is a directory, but we'd love to hear your reviews of any of these educational facilities!

Canaan Kindergarten/Preschool

17200 Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706 

Tel: 562-866-6530
 

 
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
:: 국제기독교육대학부설유치원

5882 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90621  

Tel: 714-522-0456  

 

 

GOODTIME DAY CARE
:: 굳타임어린이집

23326 Lockness Ave., Harbor City, CA 90710 

Tel: 310-784-0805

 

 

GRANADA HILLS DAY CARE
:: 그라나다힐스어린이동산

10580 White Oak Ave., Granada Hills, CA 91344

Tel: 818-831-0059

 

 

GLANDALE SHARON LAUP SCHOOL
:: 글렌데일샤론어린이학교 

626 N. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91203

Tel: 818-244-9365

 

GLENDALE EVERETT CHILD CARE
:: 글렌데일에버렛어린이학교 

221 N. 221 N. Everett St., Glendale, CA 91206 

Tel: 818-241-0292

 

GLENDALE GRACE CHILD CARE CENTE
:: 글렌데일은혜어린이학교

211 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204

Tel: 818-242-4492

 

GLORIA CHRISTIAN CHILDREN CENTER
:: 글로리아크리스챤칠드런쎈타

11792 Garden Grove Bl, Garden Grove, CA 92843

Tel: 714-539-7110

KUM RAN Childrens School
:: 금란어린이학교 

3153 W. Marine Ave., Gardena, CA 90249

Tel: 310-219-1815

 

DREAM TREE EDUCATION CENTER
:: 꿈나무교육원 

2350 W. Sepulveda Blvd. #H, Torrance, CA 90501

Tel: 310-326-1585

 

DREAMTREE DAY CARE CENTER
:: 꿈나무어린이집 

12551 Ocean Breeze Dr., Garden Grove, CA 92841

Tel: 714-534-8840

 

DREAMING CHILDREN HOUSE
:: 꿈이있는 어린이집 

15545 Escalona Rd, La Mirada, CA 90638

Tel: 714-228-0947

 

NEW HOPE DAYCARE & AFTER SCHOOL
:: 뉴호프어린이학교 

15016 Escalona Rd., La Mirada, CA 90638 

Tel: 714-994-2113

 

EVERGREEN DAY CARE
:: 늘푸른어린이집

15321 San Ardo Dr., La Mirada, CA 90638

Tel: 714-739-1545

 

PEACE LEARNING CENTER
:: 동북청강어린이학교  

18555 Farjardo St., Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Tel: 626-965-9936

 

DDO DDO RANG CHILDCARE
:: 또또랑유아원

15414 Caulfield Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650
Tel: 562-926-8802

 

LIFE UNIVERSITY
:: 라이프대학
# 111, Gardena, CA 90248

Tel: 310-756-0001 

 

 

LA CRESCENTA SMART MONTESSORI SCHOOL
:: 라크레센타스마트몬테소리 

6401 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, CA 91042 

Tel: 818-446-0944 

 

LITTLE ANGELS PRE SCHOOL
:: 리틀엔젤스어린이학교

5135 Walnut Ave., Chino, CA 91710

Tel: 909-591-1167

 

 

MY FIRST SCHOOL (CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL)
:: 마이퍼스트스쿨

25405 S. Normandie Ave., Harbor City, CA 90710
Tel: 310-534-6252

 

 

MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
:: 몬테소리지능개발원
10282 Katella Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92804

Tel: 714-774-3342

Rainbow Montessori Children's Academy
:: 무지개몬테소리어린이교육원 

12914 Hazel Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92841

Tel: 714-638-8210

 

 

MIMI CHILDCARE Children's Garden
:: 미미어린이동산 

18827 Andrada Dr., Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Tel: 626-810-7991

 

 

PARK MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER
:: 박몬테소리어린이학교

13130 Herrick Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342

Tel: 818-367-5483 

 

 

MRS. PARK'S GROUP TUTORING PARK'S GROUP TUTORING
:: 박선생그룹지도-라크라센타

2837 Honolulu Ave., Verdugo City, CA 91046

Tel: 818-236-3650

 

 

VALLEY NURSERY SCHOOL
:: 밸리어린이학교
6948 Woodman Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91405

Tel: 818-782-8630

 

 

VAN NESS NUR. SCHOOL & KINDER. SCHOOL & KINDER.
:: 벤네스어린이학교

15408 S. Van Ness Ave., Gardena, CA 90249

Tel: 310-323-4956

 

 

BUENA PARK LOVELY PRESCHOOL
:: 부에나팍고운어린이학교

8771 Valleyview St., Buena Park, CA 90620

Tel: 714-821-4325 

 

BRIGHT CHILD LEARNING CENTER
:: 브라이트챠일드교육원

1203 W.  Imperial Hwy. #102, Brea, CA 92821 

Tel: 714-525-0080 

 

 

VISON PRESCHOOL
:: 비젼어린이학교
19514 Rinaldi St., Northridge, CA 91326

Tel: 818-895-7643 

 

Morning Star Kindergarten
:: TWINKLING STAR SCHOOL
310 S. Corner St., Anaheim, CA 92804 

Tel: 714-774-6197 

 

 

SHALOM PRESCHOOL & AFTERNOON
:: 샬롬어린이동산

8362 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92644 

Tel: 714-896-0130

 

 

SUH FAMILY CHILD CARE
:: 서패밀리차일드케어

5510 Jamaica Cir., Buena Park, CA 90620

Tel: 714-562-8800

 

 

SMILE NURSERY SCHOOL 
:: 스마일어린이학교
17415 Leslie Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703

Tel: 562-404-2492 

 

 

SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL
:: 스몰월드어린이학교

15750 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Granada Hills, CA 91344 

Tel: 818-363-3684 

 

 

STEPPING STONE PRESCHOOL
:: 스테핑스톤프리스쿨

5532 La Palma Ave., La Palma, CA 90623
Tel: 714-761-3962

 

 

MIRACLE LAND PRESCHOOL Zion Children's School
:: 시온어린이학교
4371 Cerritos Ave., Cypress, CA 90630

Tel: 714-952-1740 

 

 

CYPRESS TUTORS
:: 싸이프레스종합학원
8850 Walker St., Cypress, CA 90630

Tel: 714-484-1142 

 

 

KING LEARNING CENTER
:: 왕수학교육원

1416 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247 
Tel: 310-515-0531

 

 

PRESCHOOL OF WEST HILL
:: 웨스트힐유치원
23350 Welby Way, West Hills, CA 91307

Tel: 818-704-8274

 

 

GRACE FAMILY DAYCARE :: 은혜어린이집
1097 W. Arrow Hwy., Upland, CA 91786 

Tel: 909-981-7170 

 

 

GRACE NURSERY PRE SCHOOL
:: 은혜어린이학교(가디나)

2222 W. Marine Ave., Gardena, CA 90249 
Tel: 310-323-8972

 

 

INLAND PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
:: 인랜드유치원

1101 N. Glen Ave., Pomona, CA 91768 

Tel: 909-802-8152 

 

 

SUN LIGHT ACADEMY
:: 썬라이트아카데미
2424 Greenwich Dr., Fullerton, CA 92633

Tel: 714-992-0579 

 

AMERICAN STATES COLLEGE
:: 아메리칸스테이츠대학

808 W. Vermont Ave., Anaheim, CA 92805 

Tel: 714-778-5295 

 

 

ALTA ACADEMY
:: 알타아카데미

400 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 
Tel: 626-232-3480

 

 

에이티디비아이큐앤이큐애프터스쿨 

17529 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills, CA 91344
Tel: 818-360-9292

 

 

LITTLE STAR
:: 작은별

16304 Haas Ave., Torrance, CA 90504
Tel: 310-532-3002

 

 

JOO SUNG AFTER SCHOOL
:: 주성교육센타(부에나팍)
5722 Crescent Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620

Tel: 323-756-9191 

 

JOO SUNG AFTER SCHOOL
:: 주성교육센타(풀러튼)

1343 W. Valencia Dr. #H, Fullerton, CA 92833
Tel: 323-756-9191

 

 

JOO SUNG DAYCARE CENTER
:: 주성데이케어센타
13527 Beach St., Cerritos, CA 90703

Tel: 562-896-0691

 

TINY TOT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
:: 타이니-탓기독어린이학교

7362 Crescent Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620
Tel: 714-220-2207

 

 

TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTER
:: 튜터타임어린이학교

6504 E. South St, Lakewood, CA 90713 

Tel: 562-867-8583

 

 

TLC PRE SCHOOL
:: 티엘씨프리스쿨

11553 Leffingwell Rd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Tel: 562-868-8516

 

 

PACE ACADEMY
:: 페이스아카데미

123 W. Amerige Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832 
Tel: 714-871-6541

 

 

PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL
:: 페이지사립어린이학교

419 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Tel: 323-272-3429

 

 

PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL 
:: 페이지사립어린이학교

12111 Buaro St., Garden Grove, CA 92840
Tel: 714-971-5533

 

 

HAPPY DAY PRESCHOOL 
:: 해피데이어린이학교

1845 W. La PalmaAve., Anaheim, CA 92801
Tel: 714-490-0777

 

 

FULLERTON MONTESSORI CHILD CARE 
:: 훌러튼몬테소리유아원

1918 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833
Tel: 714-525-7870

Halloween Costume Parade Contest Winner is...

Congratulations to JuliaKW* for her entry - "Charlie as C3P0" in our Halloween Costume Parade Photo Contest! The prize was $50 gift certificate to www.Amazon.com.

Thank you everyone who entered! Stay tuned for our Baby of the Month (December edition) which starts tomorrow - November 3, 2010.  Check www.KOKOliving.com and our community blog page for more information.

*Winner was chosen randomly via www.random.org

A Fabulously Huge Halloween Treat!

Words by: Sooae Lee
 

Chloe and I decided to spend the afternoon making Halloween goodies for all of her teachers and good friends~ what a project this was! I can't take full credit for this idea~~ I actually got the idea to do huge rice crispy treat cupcakes from my sister who made them for my surprise baby shower. We loved them so much that we just had to eat them, I mean make them again~this time Halloween style! =P



Chloe had so much fun this afternoon~ it totally occupied her for 3 hours! Candy, marshmallows, and frosting. What more could a girl ask for?

The froster ... make that the frosting-eating monster. Yes, someone was VERY hyper and didn't take a good nap this afternoon ><~

Made eight of these bad boys. The end product! Wrapped with love, and ribbon of course~! ♥

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Halloween Rice Crispy Treat Cupcake

These bad boys are so easy to make, and easier if you have a toddler to help you! =P All you need is:

• One Large cupcake mold! Used here is the  Wilton Giant Cupcake Pan
• One bag of Rice Krispies
• One bag of marshmallows
• Half a stick of butter
• Halloween Candies - assortment

Just melt the butter first in a big deep wok style pan, and then add half a bag of marshmallows to it. Wait until the mixture is gooey, and then add half your bag of kris-pies. Stir the mixture up with a wooden spoon, and gently drop into half the cupcake mold.  Repeat this with the rest of the butter, marshmallows, and rice krispies. Just pour it into the other half of the cupcake mold. Wait 10 minutes and then when the mixture is still warm (but not too hot) use your hands to press the mixture firmly into each mold making sure it fits into all of the crevices. After 20 minutes just turn the mold over, and flip both parts out! Put em' together~ You've now got a giant cupcake you get to frost with your fave frosting. Have fun decorating!

Star Wars Cookie Cutters :: Williams-Sonoma Sale

 
 
 
I grew up watching Star Wars, maybe because of the handsome Harrison Ford, but most definitely for the Science Fiction fun! Now, my two boys and my husband and I make a Star Wars junkie family. All things Star Wars from Clothes, books, toys and now to our collection... COOKIE CUTTERS!! I'm so excited that they have Boba Fett and Darth Vader!! If your family loves Star Wars and themed parties are in your future, this is a great buyt from Williams-Sonoma. Here's their 20% off coupon code: STARWARS20.

TIMMY TIME :: Kids Show Review

Written by: Kathy Choi-Lee

The makers of Shaun the Sheep and Wallace and Gromit have taken one of their tiniest characters and made him a kids favorite! Its time for 'TIMMY TIME'! My son loves this little sheep Timmy - and when the 20minutes of Timmy fun are over, he's looking for more. Timmy is the baby sheep of Shawn the Sheep's herd. In his own show, he goes to nursery school and even has a best friend in the little duck. His favorite color is blue and he loves trains. Sounds like a little boy I know. Though it does get frustrating for a mommy to watch - only to hear a lot of animal noises and no real words, the kids love the universal body language of squeeks, snorts and meows. Every show ends happily with a new lesson to be learned. This show's review also ends with a happy ending. Two Thumbs up!

Timmy Time Nursery School Playset Toy - Click to see more TIMMY TIME Toys

I found this clip on youtube, but for more 'Timmy Time' fun for your little ones, visit the Timmy Time Official Website here. 

 

The New Blythe Doll & The Littlest Pet Shop (Hasbro)

Words by: Kathy Choi-Lee

Recognize this face? The Blythe Doll! By the pull of a string, her eye color changes in four different shades. Meant to be a popular doll for kids in the 1970's, the Blythe doll was short lived. She got a very unfavorable response. Then in the 1970's a photographer Gina Garan's photos of the Blythe Doll photographed against real scenic backdrops drew out collectors and fans of a new kind.

This doll became more and more popular over the years and the price tag for a Japanese Takara doll (licensed replicas made in the 2000's) will run you somewhere from $59 - $300 and up for new dolls.

You may have seen her photos like the ones here. But now, license owner of the Blythe doll (Hasbro) has just released the Blythe doll with their popular toy brand - "The Littlest Pet Shop". Found on Amazon.com on sale starting at $13 from a retail price of $15, the Blythe doll is making a noticable return. Arguably, he may not be the cutest doll on your shelf, but grabbing one box for yourself might give you a happier return in the future.

Maybe it won't be popular with young girls who actually play with their dolls (that's what the doll forums are saying), but for the young girl in us who still like dressing up little dolls as a hobby, this is an opportunity to buy a piece of history in the making. Somewhat like the first edition copy of Harry Potter - volume one!

She may be shortlived in the mainstream market once again. So, if you like collecting or want to start your kids collection, don't let this great price pass you by or you'll say, "Oh Blythe!"

Amazon.com | Shop The Littlest Pet Shop with Blythe Doll

Build A Bear Costumes :: Hanbok, Kimono, Cheongsam and More!

 



As a mommy, I was fond of Build A Bear stores since I've seen how much money parents are spending per doll, but after going to a birthday event at a local Build A Bear store, I was pleasantly surprised that you can get a full outfit like the ones above and a stuffable bear from $10 to start. For a $25 gift, this is a great one for any kid of any age. Thanks to a fellow Korean American mommy on our facebook page, we now can share with you that they are making costumes based on national country costumes such as above. Shown from left top to right bottom: Girls Hanbok, Girls Cheongsam, Girls Kimono, Boys Kimono - All $15 and includes the whole set as seen per outfit. A great birthday gift and special milestone gift (potty training) etc.

What kinds of build a bear costumes would you choose?

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Save Money on Kids Haircuts!

Words by: Jenny

Should you go to the hair salon or cut your child’s hair at home?
 
Did you know that cutting your child's hair at home can save you a couple thousand dollars per child, do the math for yourself, your savings add up quickly. Take $20.00 per haircut, once a month for an average of 12.5 years and that’s $3,000 per kid, what parent will ignore that kind of easy cash? Not only to save money, you can spend more time enjoying your kids and eliminate your child’s anxiety. Just imagine how much safer and more comfortable your children will feel having their hair cut by you at home than by a total stranger at a crowded salon.
 
All you have to do is to is to learn a few skills and techniques to cut your kids’ hair and make sure that you have all your tools ready. Such as:

1. Haircutting scissors and electric trimmer (optional) One of the main benefits of professional scissors is that they can be professionally sharpened and like a good kitchen knife, quality tools are a joy use.
2. Hair clips
3. Comb and brush
4. Cape and/or towel
5. Spray bottle
6. Toys for your child – personally I’m using TV
7. Snacks and drink for your child

 

You may be asking yourself isn’t it challenging to learn, can I really cut my kids’ hair at home and have it look good? Yes you can. You can do it!

 

{Click HERE to shop Kids hair Scissors at www.elliotdepot.com!}