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Disney’s The Pirate Fairy Review and Giveaway
We were so excited to see the new Disney Pirate Fairy movie this past week and ran out and purchased a copy at our local Walmart, got our popcorn and peanut MM’s and watched it three times in a row that day! Hey, I figured we were on spring break so why not?! I really like that they have a pirate fairy as the main character and that we learn about the beginnings of Captain Hook, the alligator who relentlessly chases Capt. Hook, and why does their pirate ship float? The Pirate Fairy is a 3D computer-animated fantasy film directed by Peggy Holmes and is the fifth film…
- Awareness, Creativity, Culture, DIY, Dwell, Fitness, Food, Garden, Kids, Parenting, Slideshow, Wellness
Farm to Table Activities for Healthy Kids
Image courtesy of Flickr With the rate of diabetes and obesity skyrocketing for children across the country, it’s more important than ever to instill an understanding and appreciation for whole and natural foods in our children. The “Farm to Table” movement aims to help children and adults ditch processed, chemical-laden foods and get back to eating healthy, farm grown foods that our bodies were designed to eat and enjoy. These activities can help educate children about whole, healthy foods in a fun and interactive way. Join Your Local CSA Signing up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share is not only a fantastic way to get a steady stream…
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Shipley Nature Center Kicks Off New Children’s Program
Shipley Nature Center: If you live in or near Huntington Beach, you might be excited to learn about a new children’s program that is being offered by Shipley Nature Center. If you’re not familiar with Shipley, it’s located in Central Park near Goldenwest Street. One of the first things you’ll see when you walk through the gates at Shipley Nature Center is the interpretive center. The front portion of the center is dedicated to informational items and small gifts, but travel to the back room and you’ll find signboards about the history of the surrounding area and the habitats you’ll find out on the trails. There are also plenty…
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Enjoy Some Oldies But Goodies on Netflix
These days, it seems that every Thursday our Instagram feeds are filled with baby pictures, awkward family photos and bad, bad haircuts. And we love it. So this month we’re taking a page from the #TBT trend with a trip down memory lane, compiling a list of our favorite blasts from the past. Have fun introducing your brood to your childhood faves, like Zack Morris from Saved by the Bell and Alex Keaton from Family Ties. My family use to call me Mallory from Family Ties for some reason! Ha! Guess I had my head in the clouds as a kid! I plan to try out the…
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Unique Easter Egg Coloring Ideas
Easter and springtime is one of my favorite times of the year. When I was a child, we would spend hours decorating our Easter eggs in hopes that the Easter bunny would like them. One of my favorite memories – and one I still laugh about today – is the one where my younger brother and I walked down the stairs on Easter morning only to find that our standard poodle, Max, had gotten into our baskets filled with candy. The chocolate was all over the carpet and pieces of candy wrappers were strewn throughout the house. Upon seeing this my brother who was around four years old at that time…
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Explore the Outdoors with PBS Kids
This week PBS KIDS and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announced the annual Explore the Outdoors campaign and partnership, which encourages families to celebrate nature and the outdoors this spring! Starting April 7, PBS KIDS kicks off Earth Month with themed on-air programming and online and mobile content. NRPA members across the country and local PBS member stations are hosting events throughout the month with PBS KIDS Explore the Outdoors activities and materials. PBS KIDS Explore the Outdoors will include eco-themed programming weeks from WILD KRATTS and ARTHUR, as well as the premiere of “The CYBERCHASE Movie” and the launch of the new web-original PLUM…