Mommy's little helper.
Long lines at malls prove that many parents are comfortable letting their kids sit on Kris Kringle's lap! While most of us wouldn't hand our children over to a stranger, there's something about a bearded man decked out in a red suit posing for pictures that suddenly makes it OK. Like other moms and dads, I assume that the "powers that be" running the temporary Winter Wonderlands are doing Read more
A trip to the mall for a visit with Santa is an annual tradition for many families, but it isn't always greeted with enthusiasm by tots. The idea of sitting on a stranger's lap and telling him what's on the wish list just doesn't sit well with many kids. With the wonders of technology, that mall visit is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Through Skype, iPhone apps, and YouTube, parents can Read more
Jessica Alba took Honor to a mall in Beverly Hills this afternoon to visit Santa Claus. Jessica joined in on the fun and sat next to Santa with Honor on her lap as they posed for a picture. It was a festive outing for the mother-daughter duo, who are back together in LA after Jessica's quick trip out of town yesterday. She spent 24 hours on the East Coast, where she supported Baby2Baby in New Read more
Microsoft and Southwest Airlines are teaming up to bring the traditional holiday portrait session directly to you in a place they know you'll end up this season — the airport. Beginning Dec. 13, Picture Perfect Holiday photo kiosks will be available at Southwest gates throughout 21 airports nationwide. In the program's second year of operation, travelers can opt to take a photo with Santa Read more
Considering the rapid growth of farmers markets over the last decade, it's no surprise that mall operators want a piece of the gourmet provisions pie, too. Mall operators like Macerich Co. and Westfield Group are beginning to open markets inside their properties, where vendors can sell, among other items, gourmet prepared foods and groceries such as heirloom coffee, small-batch vinegars, artisan Read more
