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March 14 is National Pi Day! Ways to Have Fun With Math
If you take a few minutes to do a Google search about the most popular subjects in school, you might be surprised to find that math receives an overwhelmingly popular vote. Elementary-aged students seemed to be especially fond of the subject. If you dig deeper you’ll also find it gets a lot of negative votes, and those thumbs-down seem to be ever-increasing as common core curriculum is forced into classrooms. Last year, my then-kindergartner went to the library with his class and chose a math book to bring home for the week. During his reading buddy time with a 4th grader, they generally finished their reading early. I asked him…
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Bluebee Pals are Loveable Bluetooth Buddies You Can Take Anywhere!
Introducing the first tech stuffed animal: Recently I discovered a new tech product called Bluebee Pals. They look cute and snuggly but I was blown away with all that they do! They can read endless apps, listen to any type of music your children want to listen to and can even take a phone call. They are soft and cuddly and perfect for road trips or even a trip to the doctor’s office. I like the fabric on the lion as it makes for easy cleaning which is always a plus! And it is quite fun to see their mouths move along with a favorite song or children’s story. …
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Come Celebrate Knott’s Boysenberry Festival March 28th through April 12th
What’s Hot In Southern California: Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival: This spring, celebrate Knott’s delicious roots during its Boysenberry Festival harvested in the theme park’s historic Ghost Town. The 16-day festival returns with an unforgettable lineup of exquisite Boysenberry Bites, dazzling entertainment, gourmet food and the Wine and Craft Brew Tasting Garden, plus the limited time return of the classic Bear-y Tales characters in a pie making kitchen, and more! I love exploring the park during this festival and tasting all the yummy food they are offering – especially the boysenberry pie and Mrs. Knott’s famous fried chicken – yum! Walter Knott harvested the first Boysenberry: In the 1930s…
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7 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
St. Patrick’s Day is right up there as one my favorite holidays! It is just a fun day to celebrate all things Irish and green and since I am mostly Irish and green is my favorite color… you can see where this is going! I absolutely love corned beef and cabbage but no one else in the family will eat it if I make it so this year I am on the hunt for something they might eat. Here are some fun and tasty ideas to try out! Though I just might have to make this easy slow-cooker corned beef and cabbage recipe just for me! Slow Cooker…
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Dandelion Moms Project Kindness :: Support International Women’s Day
“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights” Gloria Steinem Today (March 8th) is International Women’s Day where people around the world celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. (Source: International Women’s Day website). Emma Watson was named a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador earlier this year, and is working with the HeForShe campaign which aims to enable men to identify with the issues of gender equality and to recognize the crucial role that they can play to end the global persisting inequality faced by women and girls, both in…
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Netflix’s New Series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
From “30 Rock” executive producers Tina Fey and Robert Carlock comes this hilarious comedy series starring Ellie Kemper (“The Office,” “Bridesmaids”) as a woman who is rescued from a doomsday cult and starts life over as a nanny for a socialite (Jane Krakowski from “30 Rock”) in New York City. I loved watching Ellie on The Office and appreciate her talent. I think she is so funny in a witty and subtle way! Armed with just a backpack, light-up sneakers and a couple of past-due library books, she takes on a world she didn’t think even existed anymore. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt also stars Ellie Kemper, Jane Krakowski, and Tituss…