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Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time Review and Interview with Storm Reid, Deric McCabe & Catherine Hand
Just in time for summer break, Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” from acclaimed director Ava DuVernay, became available on Digital HD, 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere on May 29 and on Blu-ray™, 4K Ultra HD™, DVD and On-Demand on June 5th. The stunning story of an ordinary girl’s extraordinary adventure through time and space offers exhilarating entertainment and positive messages for the whole family—encouraging self-confidence, inclusion and pushing imagination to the next level. Whether you have read the book or not, you will enjoy this fantastical journey through dimensions. Walt Disney Studios Last week, in support for the Blu-ray and digital release of Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time, I was invited to go to Walt Disney Studios…
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7 Entryway Design Tips and Ideas
1). Landing Spot. This could be a console table, bench or a Japanese Tansu or even dress of drawers. Figure out how much space you have in this area and go from there. 2). Storage. We store our dog’s lease, keys and knick knacks in a felt IKEA basket I found a few months back. At the time I wasn’t sure what I was going to use it for but I love the contrast with the Japanese Tansu. Think about what you plan to use it for and buy the size you need. IKEA has a ton of containers on the cheap! 3). Seating. I found this cute felt…
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5 Easy Recipes for Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is a great time to reflect on those who have helped keep our country safe. I’ve always had so much respect for those who wear a uniform. And it is a great time to get together with friends and family. What are your plans this holiday weekend? Does your community host a Memorial Day parade? It love seeing the older soldiers wearing their uniforms walking in the parade and getting the respect they deserve! If you are looking for some easy recipes to help celebrate Memorial Day look no further than this easy shortbread, ice cream and whip cream dessert. It took me less than 5…
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Knott’s Berry Farm HANGTIME Roller Coaster Defies Gravity!
HangTime, the first and only dive coaster in California, is now open at Knott’s Berry Farm! HangTime towers 150 feet over the Boardwalk area showcasing a beyond vertical drop, gravity-defying inversions, and mid-air suspensions. This week I was invited to attend the Knott’s Berry Farm HangTime Preview Party on behalf of Belair Mommie because she was too chicken to go. I joke, but after riding both the Xcelerator The Ride® AND the surf-themed rollercoaster HangTime – the first and only dive coaster in California, I can’t blame her. For those who love a thrill ride you are in for a treat! I’ve never experienced a ride like that – ever! It feels…
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Curiosity May Be the Single Most Important Trait for Success in School
This week I came across an article that really hit home with me and confirmed my thoughts on the importance of creativity and why parents and educators should encourage this trait. New research published in the journal Pediatric Research in April suggests there may be one simple trait that can help kids learn and succeed in school, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Researchers who looked at the reading and math scores of 6,200 kindergarteners in 2006 and 2007 found that those kids whose parents rated their children’s behavior as most curious did the best in school, regardless of socioeconomic status. The results were consistent for both boys and girls, too. The…
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Create an Indoor Oasis
Lately I have been really into gardening. I find it relaxes me and I love seeing my little garden bloom! And now I’ve moved onto bringing more houseplants into our new place. I love having plants in each room and I’ll share with you some pictures of our new plant additions. I almost feel like we need to start giving them names like Earl, our Staghorn Fern which I picked up at an estate sale over 15 years ago. They estimated that “he” was already 40 years old. Being so old, you can see why I thought he deserved a name. I went on a hunt to find some easy-to-care-for houseplants…
