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Fall Outdoor Play When temperatures begin to fall we love to get the family outside. Hiking, biking and even long walks with our dog are even more enjoyable when the air is cool and the breeze is brisk. We love … continue reading . . .
CELEBRATE ST. PATTY’S DAY WITH ONE OF L.A.’S BIGGEST PARTIES AT TAM O’SHANTER! Legendary Restaurant Starts Full Day of Special Events at 11:00am! Can’t make it out for the festivities? See EncinoMom’s recipes to make at home, below! Tam O’Shanter, a … continue reading . . .
Alpine Village Kicks Off Oktoberfest In Torrance! Have you ever been to a party that lasted two and a half weeks? Sounds like quite a celebration. Odds are that if you haven’t been to Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest you haven’t partied … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s Made in the Shade Shop: Dr. Scholl’s Original Slide Sandal – Women’s I have been a fan of the Dr. Scholl’s wooden sandals since I bought my first pair with my allowance! I wondered where they went when I … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s Made in the Shade Shop: Olukai Wana Sandal – Women’s These beautiful flip flops from OluKai are refined with exquisite details. Made of soft leather there’s a dotted trim detail edging with a more elaborate version decorating the straps. … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s All American Camp Store: GSI Outdoors Kitchen Set Here’s the latest iteration of the outdoor kitchen set from GSI. I added a can opener (not that I take many cans camping, but I’d hate to face a hungry crew … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s All American Camp Store: Coleman Enamel Dinnerware Set I love enamel dishes. They work well for camping because they are nearly indestructible, feel like real dishes (well they are, after all) and are relatively lightweight, compared to stoneware. They … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s All American Camp Store: NAVY BLUE BANDANA A bandana is a must-have camping accessory! I like classic navy blue which is very dark, but choose your favorite color – just make sure it’s 100% cotton. Use it to tame … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s All American Camp Store: Dryer PVC Okay, this isn’t exactly the one I use (mine is from Ikea and looks like an octopus), but it’s very close. An inexpensive item that can hang in the center of your tent … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s All American Camp Store: Coleman Classic Propane Stove Basic camp stove, easy to use, clean and store. Our first stove was the white gas variety and had a few features that I miss on this model, but the slimmer … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s All American Camp Store: Primula Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker We’ve used this for years to make morning espressos. It’s light weight and rugged so you can use it on your camp stove or over a campfire. Campfire cooking will … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s Made in the Shade Shop: 2 Tommy Bahama Backpack Cooler Chairs Perfect for lugging out to the beach to keep your fanny out of the sand while you watch the kids or dogs play in the surf! … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s Product Review: Turtle Wax Headlight Lens Restorer Kit My car is a 2001 Ford Escort. It’s been a real trooper for me, but after owning it for more than 10 years, I had to finally admit that the headlight … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s Made in the Shade Shop: Artisana Organic Raw Extra Virgin Coconut Oil I’m almost out of Coconut Oil, this is the one I’m trying next! … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s Made in the Shade Shop: One Inflatable Beach Ball A must-have for summer. Buy one, or see related items to buy a dozen for a party, small ones for little kids or a huge 48″ one as a conversation … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s All American Camp Store: Victorinox Swiss Army Pocket Knife Wine opener for California style camping, bottle opener, screwdriver, scissors (indispensable), tweezers and more, make this the knife to have with you on your trip – and this price is … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s Made in the Shade Shop: 8 Foot Deluxe Beach Umbrella Unless you want to end up like a raisin, it’s a great idea to bring some shade with you to the beach, on picnics, or even at home in … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s Made in the Shade Shop: Deluxe Canvas Tote Bag Good open-topped tote for beach days with interior pocket with zipper. Love the black and canvas! … continue reading . . .
EncinoMom’s Made in the Shade Shop: 1 World Sarongs Womens Hibiscus Flower Swimsuit So versatile! Tie on over your suit. This company will choose the pattern for you. Fun! … continue reading . . .
