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Personalize your own COMIC!

MyCOMIC: Design your own comic book! Pick your favorite color or collect all of the colors to create your own series. Inspired by my sons’ love of drawing and creating characters, we hope to inspire other children to personalize their own MyCOMIC! ALL COLORS AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON! Created for Comic book lovers of all ages. Write and illustrate your own story just like some of your favorite…

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rosaliebardo · 1 month

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New Journal Designs Available via GreyHouse Press

Created for those seeking cheerful notebooks for daily journaling.+ 102 Lined pink/blue/black notebook pages.+ Whimsical and lighthearted fantasy art + Convenient size for you or your child 6.6 x 9 Writing is often therapeutic, but centering our thoughts and calming our hearts in a fast-paced society is easier said than done. The small act of expressive journaling can redirect our focus,…

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rosaliebardo · 2 years

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Manu Can Be Anything

In this charming picture book join Manu on an adventure of discovery as he shares his week with us. On Monday he’s a ship captain, but on Friday a gymnast. Throughout the story we are gently reminded of how important it is to be embraced and encouraged by a healthy support system. Manu is confident, playful and allowed the freedom of choice, without judgement, to be something different each…

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rosaliebardo · 3 years

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Calm. Listen. Ascend: Mindfulness Journal Series

+ Over 30 Mindfulness Writing Prompts for self reflection in each journal + Meditative Art and Daily Affirmations for personal growth + Many lined pages for self expression when responding to a prompt + Each journal has a unique color theme: Dark, light green, and neutral. Tranquil and aesthetically pleasing. Asking the tough questions. Self reflection leads to personal growth and…

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rosaliebardo · 3 years

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Mindfulness Journal: Calm Your Heart

Writing is often therapeutic, but centering our thoughts and calming our hearts in a fast-paced society is easier said than done. The small act of expressive writing can redirect upsetting emotions, allowing our energy to flow towards a meaningful life. This journal has 26 writing prompts in the form of a question or statement, along with meditative art and affirmations. Each prompt is geared…

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rosaliebardo · 3 years

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2021 AFFIRMATIONS : Walk in Love

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rosaliebardo · 4 years

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Daxie the Dancing Dragon

Daxie the Dancing Dragon https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daxie-the-dancing-dragon-rosalie-bardo/1136294504

The fear of flying has always kept him in one place,

but Daxie soars to new heights once he takes a leap of faith.

Join Daxie on his journey of finding his courage, and overcoming his fears.

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rosaliebardo · 4 years

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Daxie the Dancing Dragon

My second Children's Picture book, Daxie the Dancing Dragon, will be available Feb. 11., 2020. Pre-Order now! Paperback available on Amazon!

“The impossible becomes possible, when you try.”

My second children’s picture book, Daxie the Dancing Dragon, is available

to pre-order or you can grab the paperback on Amazon now!

“When Daxie tried something new, his self-worth and courage grew.”

+Daxie the Dancing Dragon+ (paperback) Amazon

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rosaliebardo · 5 years

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Pumpkin Patch

Underwood Family Farms. Los Angeles, California

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rosaliebardo · 5 years

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For a fun filled day or exciting afternoon, here’s a quick list of places to check out:

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Bing, with our son Tai, riding the Ferris Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier.

Exploring Los Angeles with kids can be easier and a bit less stressful if you know ahead of time some ideal spots to visit. I didn’t grow up in LA, but moved here in 2010, so I’m more of a transplant; which means I had to navigate and adapt to this BIG CITY by way of exploration (tons of old school MapQuesting & wandering). Now, as the mother of two young sons, on any given day a trip out of the house can be a chaotic, yet still fantastic experience. Naturally, all families have different interests and individual needs, but I’ve compiled a short list of a few great places for those visiting Los Angeles.

1. Santa Monica Pier

Lunch

Biking

Family Photo

Biking the OceanFront Walk

A famous tourist attraction, but worth the hype. I’d recommend going early in the morning during the week or in the evening to beat the massive crowds. Park on Ocean Ave., the street above the beach and pay the meter, or park in the lot to the right of the pier for a little more than $10 a day. Check out all of the games and rides at Pacific Park while walking around the pier, then grab lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and end the afternoon biking the Ocean Front Walk down to the Venice Boardwalk. We rented bikes with a child carrier for $30(2 hrs), passing many fenced in playgrounds, beachfront cafes, and fantastic photo opportunities. An entertaining day for an active family, along with exposure to vibrant culture and fantastic beach sunsets.

BUBBA GUMP

Riding the rollercoaster

2. Travel Town Train Museum

Travel Town, located on Zoo drive in Los Angeles, is a small, yet unexpectedly charming (and did I mention FREE) railway museum open daily. You can bring a picnic for your family, browse numerous old locomotives, and ride a miniature train( $3.50 ticket) with the kids. Wear comfortable shoes for walking, and try to visit during the week to avoid the larger crowds and reserved birthday parties. A positive and educational experience that won’t take up your entire day, but will be a delightful treat for the family.

3. Wildlife Learning Center

A hidden gem in Sylmar, a bit north of Los Angeles. The Wildlife Learning Center is not a Zoo, it’s an intimate and laid back sanctuary with a wide variety of unique animals. The tickets are $12(under 2 is free) and all proceeds go directly to the care of the animals. You’ll only spend about an hour or so here, but the staff is very knowledgeable, and it’s incredible to see a bald eagle and giraffe up close. A great place to go on a day you may not have plans for a healthy reminder to respect wildlife.

4. Malibu Bluffs Park : Paradise Cove : Point Dume

Malibu Bluffs fenced in playground

Malibu Bluffs Park

Plan a day to take a drive up the Pacific Coast Highway(PCH) and make these incredible stops along the way. These three places will be crowded during the summer months, even during the weekday, but offer breathtaking views, a cool breeze, and great food! Make a quick stop at Malibu Bluffs Park, across from Pepperdine University. There are clean bathrooms, green space to run, picnic tables, and a small fenced in playground behind the recreational center. Follow the sidewalk towards the bluff for gorgeous photo opportunities, and hidden hiking paths. Next, stop at Paradise Cove Beach Cafe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They have fantastic drinks and fresh guacamole n’ chips! Sit outside under an umbrella or take a walk on the pier.

View from Paradise Cove Pier

Paradise Cove beach cafe

Once your bellies are full keep driving north towards Point Dume. Turn left onto Westward Beach Rd. (before the light to turn into the Zuma Beach Parking area). Follow the road down to the beach and go through the pay station until you reach Point Dume State Beach. This little area is my favorite beach to take our boys. It is often not as crowded, and there are bluff trails that take you up to the point. These three places make for a simple day of ‘SOUL FOOD’ for the entire family.

Point Dume Beach, Malibu

5. Aquarium of The Pacific

If you have the time and want to make a full day of it, drive down to Long Beach, bring a stroller and wear your walking shoes. Park across the street in the large parking structure from the Aquarium(they validate your parking) and then enjoy the next few hours viewing the wide variety of sea life inside, and don’t bypass the fun filled touch zones. We stopped and had a bite to eat in their Food Court; which was not too over priced and our sandwiches were delicious. Overall, the experience was educational and playful, there’s a massive gift shop, and our 4 year old son(Tai) loved reaching inside the baby shark tank for the two finger touch experience. Outside of the Aquarium on Rainbow Harbor there is a large boardwalk lined with palm trees, worthy of a sunset stroll.

6. Mr. BONES Pumpkin Patch

If you’re visiting Los Angeles in the fall this is THE pumpkin patch you don’t want to miss. Located in Culver City, open annually since 1987, Mr. Bones offers unique pumpkins, a Tipi village, giant rocking horses, fun displays and spooky Instagram worthy photo opportunities. The prices are a bit higher than your average pumpkin patch, but your’e paying for the overall Halloween experience, and you definitively get what you pay for. The patch will be open in October of this year, and admission is free Monday thru Thursday(info via their website).

Tipi Village

Pumpkin display

Giant rocking horse

7. Universal City Walk

CityWalk is one of our personal family favorites in Los Angeles and parking is less than $20. Come here anytime during the year for an enjoyable day of browsing the numerous gift shops, going to a movie, and eating a deliciously famous VooDoo Doughnut. Visit during the week if possible, and toward the evening when the lights bring the plaza to life. If you want to spend the extra money and purchase tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood, I’d highly recommend it. Hogwarts Castle in the Wizarding World is always a hit, along with the interactive shows and rides that make it a ‘GO TO!’ attraction in LA.

VooDoo Doughnuts

Universal Citywalk

Tai with the wizards at the entrance of HOGWARTS

Wings Wall

There are hundreds of wonderful places for families to visit in Los Angeles: The Getty, Lake Balboa Park, Underwood Family Farms, The L.A. County Fair(annually), Forest Lawn(drive thru to see meticulously kept grounds, sculptures, and stunning churches), The L.A. Zoo, The L.A.C.M.A. and The La Brea Tar Pits just to name a few. Take the time to research which places best interest your family and make the most of your trip.

ENJOY LOS ANGELES

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rosaliebardo · 5 years

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Happy Father's Day, every. day.

Happy Father’s Day, every. day.

Being a parent is no easy task. Wishing you all, dads, step-dads, uncles and god parents…Happy Father’s Day!

To anyone that bravely steps into the role of guiding, loving, and accepting a child into their life. You are deeply appreciated.

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rosaliebardo · 5 years

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Water

Water: "We gaze to the horizon and over the oceans and in our imagination everything becomes possible."

Rosalie at Point Dume Beach, Malibu California. November 2018

“I would say that it is in us deeply to gravitate always to the element of water… There is no element that has quite the same capacity to delight and to terrify.

The great waters are always associated with our dreaming. We gaze to the horizon and over the oceans and in our imagination everything becomes possible.

It amazes me that…

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rosaliebardo · 6 years

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Modern Parenting

What we allow is what will continue.

What do you want your children to remember about you? What do you hope they say when a stranger or friend asks them about their childhood? Certain abusive and unacceptable behaviors within our society have unfortunately been accepted, for a long time, and this ego driven entitlement simply cannot continue. Personally, I feel the tides shifting, minds opening,…

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rosaliebardo · 6 years

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Watch Rosalie on GOOD MORNING CHATTANOOGA!

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Good Morning Chattanooga

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rosaliebardo · 6 years

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rosaliebardo · 6 years

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The Cryptid Carnival

Just in time for Halloween!

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rosaliebardo · 6 years

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