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		<title>&#8220;Brunch with the Bunny&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LolaVeru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Easter with our pal &#8220;Bunny&#8221; at Maggiano&#8217;s Little Italy. Full breakfast buffet &#8211; complete with waffle &#38; carving stations. Bring your cameras to capture the memories at this special brunch! 10am-2pm April 23rd, 2011 $24.95 per adult / $14.95 per child 5-11 / $9.95 children under 5 Please call (323)965-2777 to make a reservation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Buny1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1693" title="Buny" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Buny1-236x300.jpg" alt="" width="236" height="300" /></a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Celebrate  Easter with our pal &#8220;Bunny&#8221; at Maggiano&#8217;s Little Italy. Full breakfast  buffet &#8211; complete with waffle &amp; carving stations. Bring your cameras  to capture the memories at this special brunch! </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">10am-2pm<br />
April 23rd, 2011<br />
$24.95 per adult / $14.95 per child 5-11 / $9.95 children under 5</span></p>
<p>Please call <a href="tel:%28323%29965-2777" target="_blank">(323)965-2777</a> to make a reservation for this special brunch. Space is limited!</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Farmers Market, Los Angeles</strong><br />
<em>189 The Grove Drive<br />
Los Angeles, CA 90036</em></span></p>
<p><em> </em><em><a href="tel:323-965-9665" target="_blank">323-965-9665</a></em><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-size: x-small;"><em><br />
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		<title>Breakfast with Santa at The Farm of Beverly Hills at The Grove</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LolaVeru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Breakfast with Santa! Gourmet Buffet at &#8220;the Farm&#8221; of Beverly Hills. 9am Every Saturday and Sunday Nov. 27th through December 12th.]]></description>
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<p>Gourmet Buffet at &#8220;the Farm&#8221; of Beverly Hills.</p>
<p>9am Every Saturday and Sunday</p>
<p>Nov. 27th through December 12th.</p>
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		<title>Pottery Barn Kids crafts events</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LolaVeru</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Star Wars Crafting event Kids will love making their own Star Wars™ stick puppets! Join us for a fun, free, and easy workshop for all the fans in your family.* All day, Saturday, September 25]]></description>
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<div>Kids will love making their own<br />
<em>Star Wars</em>™ stick puppets! Join us<br />
for a fun, free, and easy workshop<br />
for all the fans in your family.*</div>
<div><strong>All day, Saturday, September 25</strong><a href="https://enews.potterybarnkids.com/servlet/cc6?iIsQSSWDQUVKjruhhgxnuHptQJhuVaVSUV6990G11Xb9VSDYARYDRTVGf6beX6990G11VKjruhhgxnuHptQJhuV1GEfGv2XE0w3yVGzfpklpgn+GgnHnLK" target="_blank"><img style="display: block;" src="http://edm.potterybarnkids.com/pk/2010/0915_deco/hero.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="345" height="398" /></a></div>
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		<title>Join Amazon Mom</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kidleaf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out Amazon Mom at Amazon.com. I am a person who buys EVERYTHING on Amazon and I think this is definitely worth trying if you plan on buying lots of stuff on Amazon. Amazon Mom members receive exclusive discounts on a variety of products and categories. Discounts and promotions will be e-mailed to your Amazon.com [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fmom%2Fsignup%2Fwelcome&amp;tag=kid07-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">Amazon Mom</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=kid07-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> at Amazon.com. I am a person who buys EVERYTHING on Amazon and I think this is definitely worth trying if you plan on buying lots of stuff on Amazon.</p>
<p>Amazon Mom members receive exclusive discounts on a variety of  products  and categories. Discounts and promotions will be e-mailed to  your  Amazon.com e-mail account or made available on the Amazon Mom   membership page at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/mom/signup/welcome/ref=amb_link_353714182_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=center-1&amp;pf_rd_r=0PV497KS4R545036VS0E&amp;pf_rd_t=1401&amp;pf_rd_p=1275322302&amp;pf_rd_i=1000535321">www.amazon.com/mom</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/AmomClothesline2._V200430388_.png"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1596" title="AmomClothesline2._V200430388_" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/kidleaf/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/AmomClothesline2._V200430388_-300x155.png" alt="" width="300" height="155" /></a></p>
<p>Perks on signing up include:</p>
<p>• 	30% off select diapers and wipes:  As an Amazon Mom, you receive an  additional 15% discount on top of the standard 15% discount on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Damb_link_353714182_2%26rh%3Dn%253A10787321%252Cp_n_special_merchandising_browse-bin%253A492450011&amp;tag=kid07-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">Subscribe and Save</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=kid07-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> when you sign up for Subscribe &amp; Save delivery.  Subscribe &amp;  Save shipping is always free, and you can change your delivery schedule  or cancel at any time.  No fees, no risks, no obligations.</p>
<p>•	FREE  2-day shipping with Amazon Prime: When you join Amazon Mom, you will  receive FREE Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime for the first 3 months  of your membership.  For each $25 you spend within a single order in the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fbaby-car-seats-strollers-bedding%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D165796011%26ref_%3Damb_link_353714182_3&amp;tag=kid07-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">Baby Store</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=kid07-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />,  we’ll grant you an additional month of Amazon Prime shipping benefits.  You can earn up to one year from the date you joined Amazon Mom.</p>
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		<title>Steps to getting a passport for your child</title>
		<link>http://www.kidleaf.com/passport-for-your-child/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jmoon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to take your child on a trip across the border,  you will need to get a passport for her/him.  Here are the steps to getting all the documentation together so you can go apply one at a post office near your house. STEP 1: Complete and Submit Form DS-11: Application For A U.S. [...]]]></description>
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<p>In order to take your child on a trip across the border,  you will need to get a passport for her/him.  Here are the steps to getting all the documentation together so you can go apply one at a post office near your house.</p>
<p><strong>STEP 1: Complete and Submit Form DS-11: <em>Application For A U.S. Passport</em></strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Complete <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds11/ds11_842.html">Form DS-11: Application for a U.S. Passport</a>. To submit Form DS-11, the minor:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Must</strong> apply <strong>in person</strong> with <strong>both parents/guardian(s)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Must</strong> provide the additional <strong>documentation</strong> required by Form DS-11 (See Steps 2-7)</li>
<li><strong>Must not sign</strong> the application until instructed to do so by the Acceptance Agent</li>
<li><strong>Must</strong> provide your SSN in accordance with <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/usc.cgi?ACTION=RETRIEVE&amp;FILE=$$xa$$busc26.wais&amp;start=20784486&amp;SIZE=4281&amp;TYPE=TEXT">26 U.S.C. 6039E</a></li>
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<p><strong>STEP 2: Submit Evidence of U.S. Citizenship</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>The minor&#8217;s evidence of U.S. citizenship must be submitted <strong>with</strong> Form DS-11. All documentation submitted as citizenship evidence will be <strong>returned</strong> to you. These documents will be delivered with your newly issued U.S. passport or in a separate mailing.</p></blockquote>
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<td width="490" align="center" valign="top"><img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="" />Previously issued, undamaged U.S. Passport<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="" />Certified <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm">birth certificate</a> issued by the city, county or state*<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="" /> <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_825.html">Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth<br />
</a> <img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="" />Naturalization Certificate<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="" />Certificate of Citizenship</td>
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<blockquote><p>*A certified birth certificate has a  registrar&#8217;s raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal,  registrar&#8217;s signature,                               and the date the certificate was filed  with the registrar&#8217;s office, which must be within 1 year of your birth.  Some short                               (abstract) versions of birth certificates  may not be acceptable for passport purposes.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> If you <strong>do not</strong> have primary evidence of U.S. citizenship or your U.S. birth certificate <strong>does not</strong> meet the requirements, please see <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_4315.html">Secondary Evidence of U.S. Citizenship</a>.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>STEP 3: Submit Evidence of Relationship</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must <strong>submit</strong> evidence of their relationship to the minor applicant.</p></blockquote>
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<td width="520" align="left" valign="top"><img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" />Minor&#8217;s certified <strong>U.S. birth certificate</strong> with <strong>both</strong> parents&#8217; names<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" />Minor&#8217;s certified <strong>Foreign Birth Certificate</strong> with <strong>both</strong> parents&#8217; names*<br />
<strong><img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /></strong> Minor&#8217;s <strong>Report of Birth Abroad</strong> with <strong>both</strong> parents&#8217; names <strong><br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" />Adoption Decree</strong> with <strong>adopting</strong> parents&#8217; names*<br />
<strong><img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" />Court Order</strong> establishing custody <strong><br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" />Court Order</strong> establishing guardianship</td>
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<blockquote><p>*All foreign documents submitted with a passport application must be accompanied by an English translation (formal or informal).</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>NOTES: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous U.S. passports are not acceptable as evidence of relationship</li>
<li>Evidence of a legal name change must be submitted, if the name of a parent/guardian has changed since the original documents                               were issued (e.g. photocopy of a marriage certificate, etc.)</li>
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<p><strong>STEP 4: Present Identification</strong> <strong>of Parent(s)/Guardian(s)</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>When applying for a minor under age 16, <strong>both</strong> parent(s)/guardian(s) must <strong>present</strong> acceptable identification at the time of application.</p></blockquote>
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<td width="520" align="left" valign="top"><img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /> Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /> Naturalization Certificate<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /> Valid Driver&#8217;s License<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /> Current Government Employee ID (city, state or federal)<br />
<img src="http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_content_images/check.gif" alt="check box" /> Current Military ID (military and dependents)</td>
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<blockquote><p><strong>NOTES:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>If none of these items are available, please see <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_4314.html">Secondary Identification</a>.</li>
<li><strong>If you apply at an Acceptance Facility and</strong> <strong>submit out-of-state primary identification</strong>, <strong>you must present a second ID</strong>,  as well. For example, if you apply in Maryland with a Virginia Driver&#8217;s  License, you must present a second ID containing                               as much of the following information as  possible: your photo, full name, date of birth, and the document  issuance date.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>STEP 5: Submit a Photocopy of Each Parent/Guardian ID Document To Be Presented (STEP 4</strong>)</p>
<blockquote><p>A <strong>photocopy</strong> of each identification document to be presented by a parent or guardian <strong>must</strong> be submitted with the minor&#8217;s passport application (excluding credit cards presented with secondary identification). If you                            are applying for multiple minors at one time, you must include a photocopy of <strong>each</strong> parent/guardian ID document presented with <strong>each</strong> minor&#8217;s individual passport application.</p>
<ul>
<li>Photocopy <strong>must</strong> be on plain white, <strong>8 1/2 x 11&#8243;</strong> standard paper stock, showing the <strong>front</strong> and the <strong>back</strong> of your ID</li>
<li>Photocopy <strong>must</strong> contain images on only one-side of each page submitted.
<ul>
<li>If copies cannot be made on the same side of one page, you may present two separate pages; one displaying the front of the                                     ID and the second displaying the back of the ID.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The paper should be free of other images and/or markings.</li>
<li>The 8 1/2 x 11&#8243; paper size <strong>cannot</strong> be substituted with a larger or smaller size paper, even if the alternative folds down to the 8 1/2 x 11&#8243; size.</li>
<li>You <strong>may</strong> enlarge the image of your ID on the 8 1/2 x 11&#8243; page, but you <strong>may not</strong> decrease the size of the image.</li>
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<p><em>Other situations that require a photocopy of identification, but are less common, include:</em></p>
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<li>If you are presenting <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_4314.html">Secondary Identification</a>, you must provide a photocopy of each document being presented with your application. A photocopy of your credit card will                               not be requested if it is to be presented with secondary identification.</li>
<li>If you submit out-of-state primary  identification, you must provide a photocopy of your primary  identification document and                               your second ID. If a credit card is  presented as your second ID, a photocopy will not be requested.</li>
<li>An assistant to a disabled applicant who witnesses the signature or signs on the disabled applicant’s behalf must present                               a photocopy of his or her ID.</li>
<li>A person acting as an Identifying Witness (Form DS-71) must present a photocopy of his or her ID.</li>
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<p><strong>STEP 6: Provide Parental Consent</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Both parents <strong>must</strong> provide consent <strong>authorizing passport issuance</strong> for a minor under age 16. See the scenarios below, and follow the instruction that best applies to your circumstance:</p></blockquote>
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<li><strong>Sign Form DS-11</strong> <strong>in front of an Acceptance Agent</strong></li>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Appear in person with the minor</strong></li>
<li><strong>Sign Form DS-11</strong> <strong>in front of an Acceptance Agent</strong></li>
<li><strong>Submit the second parents&#8217; notarized</strong> <strong>Statement of Consent</strong> (<a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds3053/ds3053_846.html">Form DS-3053</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<td width="161" valign="top" bgcolor="#cccccc"><strong>One Parent</strong><br />
(with sole legal custody)<br />
<strong>MUST:</strong></td>
<td width="359" valign="center">
<ul>
<li><strong>Appear in person</strong> <strong>with the minor</strong></li>
<li><strong>Sign Form DS-11</strong> <strong>in front of an Acceptance Agent</strong></li>
<li><strong>Submit primary evidence of sole authority to apply for the child</strong> with <strong>one</strong> of the following:</li>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Minor&#8217;s certified U.S. or foreign <strong>birth certificate</strong> listing <strong>only</strong> the applying parent</li>
<li><strong>Consular Report of Birth Abroad</strong> (Form FS-240) or <strong>Certification of Birth Abroad</strong> (Form DS-1350) listing <strong>only</strong> the applying parent</li>
<li><strong>Court order</strong> <strong>granting sole custody to the applying parent</strong> (unless child&#8217;s travel is restricted by that order)</li>
<li><strong>Adoption decree</strong> (if applying parents is <em>sole</em> adopting parent)</li>
<li><strong>Court order specifically permitting applying parent&#8217;s or guardian&#8217;s travel with the child</strong></li>
<li><strong>Judicial declaration</strong> of incompetence of non-applying parent</li>
<li><strong>Death certificate</strong> of non-applying parent</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> If <strong>none</strong> of the above documentation is available, the applying parent <strong>must</strong> submit Form <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds3053/ds3053_846.html">DS-3053</a> stating why the non-applying parent/guardian&#8217;s consent cannot be obtained</p></blockquote>
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<td width="161" height="134" bgcolor="#cccccc"><strong>A Third Party<br />
</strong>(in <em>Loco Parentis</em> applying on behalf of a minor under the age of 16)<br />
<strong>MUST</strong>:</td>
<td width="359" valign="center">
<ul>
<li><strong>Submit a notarized written statement or affidavit</strong> from both parents or guardians authorizing a third-party to apply for a passport</li>
<li><strong>When the statement of affidavit is from only one parent/guardian,</strong> the third-party must present evidence of sole custody of the authorizing parent/guardian.</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTE:</strong> The written consent from the non-applying parent that accompanies an application for a new passport must be <strong>less than 3 months</strong> <strong>old</strong>.  New written consent from the non-applying parent must be obtained and submitted with any future passport application for                         the minor under age 16.</p>
<p><strong>STEP 7: Pay the Applicable Fee</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Please see <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_837.html">Current Passport Fees</a> and methods of payment.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>STEP 8: Provide Two Passport Photos</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>We can help you submit clear and correctly exposed passport photos the <strong>first time</strong> &#8211; especially when applying for the <strong>U.S. Passport Card</strong>. See <a href="http://travel.state.gov/pdf/Photo-Quality-Requirements.pdf">Quality Requirements for Passport Book &amp; Passport Card Photographs</a> to avoid photo processing delays.</p>
<p>Your Photographs Must Be:</p>
<ul>
<li>Identical</li>
<li>In color</li>
<li>2 x 2 inches in size</li>
<li>Taken within the past 6 months, showing current appearance</li>
<li>Full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background</li>
<li>Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head</li>
<li>Taken in <strong>normal street attire</strong>:
<ul>
<li>Uniforms should <strong>not</strong> be worn in photographs except religious attire that is worn daily</li>
<li>Do <strong>not</strong> wear a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline</li>
<li>If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles, they <strong>should</strong> be worn for your picture</li>
<li>Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are <strong>not</strong> acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required)</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><strong><br />
NOTES:</strong></p></blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Vending machine photos are not generally acceptable</li>
<li>See <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_880.html">Digitized Passport Photos</a> for information on acceptable digital photos</li>
<li>Professional photographers, see <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_2081.html">Guidelines for Producing High Quality Photographs for U.S. Travel Documents</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>NEED A U.S. PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY?</strong> <strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p>You should make an appointment to be seen at a Regional Passport Agency <strong>only</strong> if:</p>
<ul>
<li>The U.S. passport is needed in <strong>less than 2 weeks</strong> for international travel</li>
<li>The U.S. passport is needed <strong>within 4 weeks</strong> to obtain a foreign visa</li>
</ul>
<p>Contact the <a href="http://travel.state.gov/passport/npic/npic_898.html">National Passport Information Center</a> to make an appointment or locate a Passport Agency.</p>
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		<title>Immunization registry &#8212; a good idea?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jmoon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I went for a baby check up last week with my little one and I was handed a consent form for an online immunization registry from the receptionist. I signed it without discussing it with my husband because I thought having the record would be a good thing, since I plan on giving her most [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I went for a baby check up last week with my little one and I was handed a consent form for an online immunization registry from the receptionist. I signed it without discussing it with my husband because I thought having the record would be a good thing, since I plan on giving her most of the shots according to a modified schedule. When I spoke to my husband he felt that her medical records should not be online because insurance company could always use it against her. His argument made me extremely worried about my decision.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kidleaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/CAIRWEB.ORG-Welcome-to-California-Immunization-Registry-Website.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1498" title="CAIRWEB.ORG - Welcome to California Immunization Registry Website" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/CAIRWEB.ORG-Welcome-to-California-Immunization-Registry-Website-300x131.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="131" /></a></p>
<p>If you haven&#8217;t been to the pediatrician&#8217;s office in a couple months your doctor&#8217;s receptionist might hand you a consent form on your next doctor&#8217;s appointment. Visit <a href="http://www.cairweb.org/" target="_blank">CAIR</a> to learn more, so you can accept or reject that form without feeling pressured to make a decision right away.</p>
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		<title>Mommy and Me class: Babygroup/Donna Holloran in Santa Monica</title>
		<link>http://www.kidleaf.com/mommy-and-me-claases-babygroupdonna-holloran-in-santa-monica/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jmoon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Babygroup, which is run by Donna Holloran is THE mommy and me class on the Westside. I got her info from my boss at work, but I kind of found out too late about it so I couldn&#8217;t attend. I currently go to a different mommy and me class at a preschool and I found [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Babygroup, which is run by Donna Holloran is THE mommy and me class on the Westside. I got her info from my boss at work, but I kind of found out too late about it so I couldn&#8217;t attend. I currently go to a different mommy and me class at a preschool and I found out most of my little bean&#8217;s classmates are Babygroup graduates(?) and most of them still attend. They love this class so much, I actually feel a little left out!</p>
<p>I heard from numerous people that her classes not only are full of useful information but fosters longtime friendship among attendees.</p>
<p>If anyone is trying to become pregnant or recently found out that you are pregnant I would recommend checking<a href="http://www.babygroup.me" target="_blank"> babygroup website</a> out.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kidleaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/72003794.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1473" title="72003794" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/72003794-300x204.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="204" /></a></p>
<p>Babygroup meets in Santa Monica at First Presbyterian 						  Church.</p>
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		<title>Warm slippers for babies and toddlers &#8211; Nowali</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>psasik</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nowali]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shoes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the time I&#8217;m glad we have hardwood floors, cause our kid gets messy, and with a hardwood floor I just swoop in with a Lysol wipe and its all good. However, on cold rainy days such as today hat floor that cleans so well also stays so cold. When my little bean walks [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of the time I&#8217;m glad we have hardwood floors, cause our kid gets messy, and with a hardwood floor I just swoop in with a Lysol wipe and its all good. However, on cold rainy days such as today hat floor that cleans so well also stays so cold. When my little bean walks on it barefoot her toes get cold as ice. My solution&#8230;.Nowali!  The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D18%26ref_%3Dnb%255Fss%26y%3D20%26field-keywords%3Dnowali%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dbaby-products&amp;tag=kid07-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">Sweater sock slippers</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=kid07-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />, as I like to call them. They are basically socks with a leather sole that makes the sock non slipper. The other thing that I love about these slippers is that they are machine washable. So little bean spills ketchup all over her slippers- no problem- bam in the washer.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kidleaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Amazon.com_-Nowali-Moccasins-Brown_Pink-Confetti.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1460" title="Amazon.com_ Nowali Moccasins - Brown_Pink Confetti" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Amazon.com_-Nowali-Moccasins-Brown_Pink-Confetti-249x300.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Locally (In Los Angeles) you can get these babies at <a title="http://www.kidslandusa.com/" href="http://www.kidslandusa.com/" target="_blank">Kidsland</a> which is on the North Western corner of Wilshire and Western in Los Angeles&#8217; famous Korea Town. Or if you don&#8217;t want to leave the house order on line at Amazon.</p>
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		<title>Take your kids to KOOZA&#124;Cirque du Soleil &#8211; Santa Monica</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jmoon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tickets are on sale for Kooza at the Santa Monica Pier. Discounts are available for kids and for the very little ones under 2 they can see the show for free!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tickets are on sale for <a href="http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/kooza/default.aspx" target="_blank">Kooza</a> at the Santa Monica Pier. Discounts are available for kids and for the very little ones under 2 they can see the show for free!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1429" title="KOOZA | Cirque du Soleil touring show | KOOZA | Cirque du Soleil" src="http://www.kidleaf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/KOOZA-Cirque-du-Soleil-touring-show-KOOZA-Cirque-du-Soleil-300x159.jpg" alt="KOOZA | Cirque du Soleil touring show | KOOZA | Cirque du Soleil" width="300" height="159" /></p>
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		<title>What are you doing on Labor Day?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jmoon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some suggestions: LACMA Visitors of all ages are invited to a free day at the museum featuring live performances, tours, and self-guided activities. Music in the Gardens of Pompeii: Enjoy a live music performance of Italian folk music with Musicantica Los Angeles Times Central Court &#124; Performances 12:30 and 2:45 LA County Fair [...]]]></description>
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<p>Here are some suggestions:</p>
<ol>
<li>LACMA<br />
Visitors of all ages are invited to a free day at the museum featuring live performances, tours, and self-guided activities.<br />
Music in the Gardens of Pompeii:<br />
Enjoy a live music performance of  Italian folk music with Musicantica<br />
Los Angeles Times Central Court | Performances 12:30 and 2:45</li>
<li>LA County Fair<br />
From 10 am to 10 pm @ 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768<br />
Admission: From 10 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m. $1,  From 1 p.m. &#8211; closing $17(Ages 13 and older), $12(Ages 6 &#8211; 12), Free(Ages 5 and younger)</li>
<li>Getty Villa in Malibu<br />
ArtQuest! 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.<br />
Free with your advance, timed ticket to the Getty Villa. Each Villa ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 and under with you in one car. Click the &#8220;Get Tickets&#8221; button below to book tickets online.<br />
Explore the high seas with a day of artistic adventure! Take to the waves with the Trading Game, which ferries you from port to port across Greece, Egypt, and Colchis to deal in precious gold, fine spices, and rich olive oil. Go on an Art Odyssey tour and explore artworks from the many lands visited by the legendary heroes Jason and the Argonauts.  </li>
</ol>
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