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Fun Facts for Inauguration Day
Every four years, a president is sworn into office by taking the Presidential oath. While the oath itself is quite short, the inauguration events for modern presidents have become huge, celebratory exhibitions. In addition to being sworn in, the new President generally gives a speech, or an Inaugural Address. There are often parades, parties, and even Meet & Greets in the days following the swearing in of the new President. Here are some fun Inauguration Day Facts to share with the kids. The oath is only 35 words long: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will to…
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Field Trippin’ Moms Head to Spain
Wanderlust has a cure. We are two moms with three kids each, animals, carpools, sports, volunteering, etc…you know the drill. We are happy to do it all and even enjoy it (most of the time). We are also fortunate enough to have husbands that have encouraged us to embrace our travel dreams! Traveling in January may seem odd to some, but for us, it is ideal because it’s affordable, there are less tourist and it’s off-season for our kids sports. The Winter Winds called this year and sent us to Madrid, Spain. Visiting Madrid wasn’t at the top of our travel list, but we had the…
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PBS Kids 24/7 Channel Launches Monday January 16th
PBS KIDS is launching its new 24/7 on Monday! Beginning Monday, a new TV channel and a live stream on digital platforms will be available through local stations. PBS stations across the nation will be able to broadcast favorite PBS KIDS shows such as CURIOUS GEORGE and WILD KRATTS 24 hours a day on an additional television channel and offer a live stream, making it easy for children to watch their favorite series during primetime and other after-school hours when viewing among families is high. Nielsen data demonstrates that live TV is the dominant way children access video, accounting for 68% of the time children spend…
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Exclusive Interview with Felicity Jones of A Monster Calls
A Monster Calls is a visually spectacular and unabashedly emotional drama from director J.A. Bayona (“The Impossible”). 12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall) is dealing with far more than other boys his age. His beloved and devoted mother (Felicity Jones) is ill. He has little in common with his imperious grandmother (Sigourney Weaver). His father (Toby Kebbell) has resettled thousands of miles away. But Conor finds a most unlikely ally when the Monster (portrayed by Liam Neeson in performance-capture and voiceover) appears at his bedroom window one night. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth that powerfully fuses imagination and reality. …
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Dwell :: Decorating with Whimsical Pom Poms
There is just something about pom poms that make me happy. The way balloons and Disneyland make me kind of happy! They are just so whimsical and I am loving the trend in home decor using these happy little things! So when I found the cotton pom pom throw above at Marshall’s this week I almost skipped with joy! I’ve been looking forever it seems for the perfect throw for our living room and this one fit the bill perfectly. My husband didn’t quite share my excitement over a throw but you ladies get it right?! When you find just the right item you’ve been looking for it…
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New Year’s Eve Party Ideas The Whole Family Will Enjoy!
The countdown is on. This year, the most famous 10 seconds of the year are back on Netflix with 10 new countdowns based on some of your kids’ favorite shows: Word Party, Puffin Rock, Luna Petunia, Beat Bugs, All Hail King Julien, Skylanders Academy, DreamWorks Trollhunters, Project Mc2, Fuller House and Chasing Cameron. Start your party anytime, anywhere by searching New Year’s Eve Countdown on Netflix. Here are some fun ideas to incorporate into your family’s celebrations! Party Tray: This is super easy to put together and adds some festivity to your night! All you need are some party hats, streamers, party poppers, and masks. Ice Cream Sandwich Bar: This…