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7 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Home
My entire life, minus my college years, has been spent sharing a home with at least one pet. Over the years I have discovered that some fabrics and home decor work better than others when you have furry critters. Here are some tips given by pet expert Julia Szabo and Chicago interior designer Nan Ruvel, who designs pet-friendly interiors for clients. “The key is choosing the right materials and accommodating your animals’ needs,” says author of Animal House Style: Designing a Home to Share With Your Pets Julia Szabo, who shares her home with a dozen rescued dogs and cats. Julie says an animal-friendly house is more comfortable for humans too.…
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Participate in “Clear the Shelters” August 17th!
This past week was filled with lots of hugs and kisses given to my dog (and cats) after seeing The Art of Driving in the Rain – a must-see movie out this Friday the 9th starring Milo Ventimiglia and Amanda Seyfried. It is one of those sweet movies that reminds you how much love our pets give us! So when I heard about the upcoming Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption drive I wanted to share it with you all. We tend of get most of our pets from either a local animal rescue group or animal shelter. You can read more about our beast of a dog, Max here…
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Family Movie Night with UGLYDOLLS – out now!
SING AND DANCE TOGETHER WITH THE LOVABLE CHARACTERS FROM THE ANIMATED MUSICAL ADVENTURE OF THE YEAR “HEARTWARMING, INSPIRING AND HILARIOUS!” – FANDANGO Unconventionality rules in UglyDolls, the fun and quirky animated musical debuted on Digital on July 16, 2019 and on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on July 30, 2019 from STXfilms and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Centered around the adorably unique town of Uglyville, the film follows Moxy and her friends as they confront what it means to be different and discover that you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing. Inspired by the global plush phenomenon and based on the UglyDoll characters created by David…
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In the Spotlight :: Carla Renata
If you have thought of getting into the world of acting, or already in the entertainment industry, you just might want to check out Carla Renata new book The Actor’s Guide to Self-Marketing. I have known Carla for several years from press junkets and she is a great person, smart and inspires others to go after their dreams because she is so driven in her own and shows that anything is possible if you work hard and believe in yourself. She is an actress, online radio personality, and blogging and branding expert. You have most likely heard her voice in commercials and seen her on television! In fact she is…
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SOCAL :: Shredquarters “Bones Love Milk” Skate POP UP Event 7/27 – 8/4
THE CALIFORNIA MILK PROCESSOR BOARD TAPS INTO CALIFORNIA SKATE CULTURE AND SKATE GREATS – CHRIS COLE, CHRISTIAN HOSOI AND TOM ASTA – VIA NEW BRAND INITIATIVE “BONES LOVE MILK” & IMMERSIVE, POP-UP SKATEPARK EXPERIENCE WHO: The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the iconic got milk? campaign, is launching a new brand initiative targeting teens and tweens called Bones Love Milk. The effort is dedicated to educating youth on the real benefits of milk as “nature’s energy drink” in an unconventional way, showcasing how milk can deliver the calcium, protein, and other nutrients for strong, healthy bones and muscles that skaters need in order to bounce back onto their…
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PBS Kids releases STEM-inspired apps
With summer in full swing, it is time to check out the latest PBS KIDS apps to keep kids entertained on those long car, train and plane rides. With STEM-inspired apps like the just released READY JET GO! Space Scouts (on iOS, Google Play, and Amazon), parents can trust that their kids are using their screen time for good while still having fun and learning new skills to keep their minds sharp and avoid the dreaded summer slide. The new READY JET GO! Space Scouts app (on iOS, Google Play, and Amazon) allows kids to become the ultimate Space Scout by designing, building, and engineering with five STEM focused games. Traveling tots will love designing and engineering rovers on the Moon, building a…
