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7 Reasons to Take Your Next Family Vacation in Turkey
If you would like to take your family somewhere far away and exotic, a place your children can experience history, wonder, and fun, and it won’t break the bank, then Turkey is the place to go! My family has visited Turkey 6 times and it just keeps getting better. Although I could list 100 reasons to take your family to Turkey, here are the top 7: 1) The Turkish are super friendly and LOVE children! The Turkish hospitality and friendliness are truly hard to describe. There is an overwhelming feeling of warmth, kindness, and joy that surround you as you travel through Turkey. They adore kids and you will never…
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What’s Hot in Southern California :: October
Dandelion Moms October Calendar: September 11th – November 1st. Disneyland’s Mickey Halloween Party is going on now through the end of October. Though the party might be sold out (check here for ticket availability) be sure to stop by the park during the day as they have lots of spooky sites and sounds to experience! October 3rd through November 1st: Spooky Science at the Discovery Cube, Orange County: Families can combine science with Halloween! https://www.discoverycube.org/oc/exhibits/spooky-science/ October 3rd – October 31st. Join in on the Halloween fun in Knott’s Spooky Farm every weekend in October. This daytime event is a non-scary celebration of cheer rather than fear with shows…
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Disney’s Zootopia – New Poster Now Available!
ZOOTOPIA My daughter and I love to head to the latest movies and have seen the preview for Zootopia a couple times and can’t wait to see it once it comes out next March! The story is about a melting pot of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, where animals from every environment live together – a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. What a great message! The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) arrives, she discovers that being the…
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Interview with the Stars of Tomorrowland Raffey Cassidy and Thomas Robinson
Last week I had a chance to sit down and speak with the stars of Tomorrowland Raffey Cassidy (Athena) and Thomas Robinson (Young Frank) at the Disney Tomorrowland Media Event. An English child actor, Raffey is known for her roles in Snow White and the Huntsman, Mr. Selfridge, and Tomorrowland. Raffey Cassidy is from Worsley, near Manchester in England. Young Frank, played by Thomas Robinson, is an American actor who can also be seen in The Switch. It was a roundtable interview and they had about five tables filled with bloggers to talk to. Our group was the last in line and you would think they would…
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PBS Kids “Odd-tober” begins with an all-new ODD SQUAD
PBS KIDS’ “Odd-tober” begins with an all-new ODD SQUAD one-hour special and the return of Halloween-themed family favorites from various series! On Monday, October 5, PBS KIDS will premiere “ODD SQUAD: Against the Odds,” which will include five 11-minute stories with Olive, Otto and the rest of the gang as they solve the community’s strange problems. Related games, clips and full episodes will also be available on PBS KIDS digital platforms throughout the month. ODD SQUAD is one of our favorite new shows! You can read our interview with the creators, Tim McKeon (Adventure Time) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company) of this popular show here. What is your child’s…
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New on PBS Masterpiece Sundays :: Home Fires
Their Finest Hour Home Fires Starring Samantha Bond and Francesca Annis In a World War II–era drama Sundays, October 4 – November 8, 2015 at 8pm ET on MASTERPIECE on PBS Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) and Francesca Annis (Reckless) head an extraordinary cast in a moving drama about women in an English village facing the onset of World War II. Calm, fortitude, and creativity are the watchwords on Home Fires, airing in six inspiring episodes on MASTERPIECE, Sundays, October 4 – November 8, 2015 at 8pm ET on PBS. I am such a big fan of pretty much all of the PBS Masterpiece programs and can’t wait to watch…
