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Dwell :: Zen Your Bedroom for Peace and Relaxation
Zen Your Bedroom for Peace and Relaxation Throughout the chaos of your busy day, from errands to play dates, there seems to be no escape and not a free second for “me-time.” If your daily schedule is run by your toddler or if you’re balancing a WAHM gig, you’re likely pressed and stretched in all directions, stressed and totally maxed-out. What if you could create a peaceful retreat in your home, a place where you could step away for just five minutes to relax and rejuvenate? With a few changes you can! Use these tips to create a place of Zen in your very own bedroom. What is Zen?…
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David Milchard Stars in Family Movie Russell Madness
Last week I had a chance to speak to David Milchard about his work with Convos with My Two Year-Old and his new film Russell Madness by Air Bud Entertainment. David Milchard is an award winning actor, improviser, comedian, writer, director and producer. That’s right, he does all that and still has the time to call his mother. He’s also a singer-songwriter-guitar player. Is he lying? No. He is perhaps best-known for the award winning YouTube hit, Convos With My Two-Year-Old, with over 60 million views. He is also the winner of the 2014 Best Actor Streamy Award. The Streamy Awards are awarded to the best in online video and the creators…
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Parenting :: Encouraging Our Kids to Dream Big!
Ever wonder what happened to the storybook characters we grew up with like the Mad Hatter, Snow White, and the Evil Queen? Turns out they are parents now too, and their children are studying at the enchanted high school of Ever After High, a boarding school for teens destined to follow in their famous parents’ fairytale footsteps. The all new original special Ever After High: Spring Unsprung, premiered this month on Netflix, and celebrates the idea that the story of your life is not written in permanent ink. You have the power to create your own destiny. You can check out a preview of Ever After High here.…
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Medieval Times: A Knight To Remember
The moment you enter a Medieval Times castle you are transported to the 11th century and a time of knights and nobility, surrounded by grand décor and regal characters. I was invited to attend an event at Medieval Times in Buena Park, California to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making Medieval Times the #1 dinner attraction in North America. Hours before the show, the castle was bustling with people preparing for the evening event. We toured the main areas of the castle first where we received an up-close look at the knights and horses practicing their routines in the arena before the show. The team trains daily…
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Disney’s BIG HERO 6 Interview and Giveaway
Big Hero 6 was a big winner last night at the Academy Awards, taking home the gold for Best Animated Feature! Inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, Big Hero 6 is directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, and was produced by Roy Conli. With the Blu-ray, Digital HD and DVD release streeting tomorrow, we wanted to celebrate the win by offering a copy of the Blu-Ray + DVD combo and these Q&As with stars Ryan Potter who plays Hiro. Big Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy-adventure about a robotics prodigy named Hiro Hamada. This 14-year-old hero learns to harness his genius, thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi…
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Day 13 :: Get Your Home Decluttered in 28 Days: The Master Closet
Are we really halfway there to getting our home decluttered and organized?! You can start at Day One or any day to join in on the fun. Yes, it is actually kind of fun to see stuff that you no longer need or want taken out of your home to give you room for the things you really love. But take it step-by-step. This isn’t a race. We have researched organization tips and offer some advice and suggestions to help you de-clutter and design your home the way you have envisioned. I mentioned in previous posts that one of the things I realized after looking at décor magazines, Pinterest and…