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Peter Pan and The Lost Boys Party Ideas and Tips!
I love planning parties. It’ s my passion in life! When my friend hired me to create her sons lost boys themed first birthday party I was so excited to get started! I love seeing people’s vision for their party come to life in a unique and affordable way. The first thing I always do when planning a party is figure out the theme and color palette. For this lost boys birthday party we went with neutral colors also incorporating green for Peter Pan and the lost boys. I always focus on my main centerpiece first which is usually the dessert and candy table. I figure out what’s…
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Beyond Giza – 4 Incredible Destinations and Experiences in Egypt
From the lush Nile Valley to the dry desert dunes, Egypt is a land of beauty and contrasts. Here you can experience the history and culture of the Ancient Egyptians that lived so long ago and immerse yourself in the world of Egyptology and adventure. But what is there to see beyond just the Pyramids? Here are 4 amazing destinations and activities to experience the real culture and history of Egypt beyond Giza. Luxor Located in the heart of Egypt, Luxor is a perfect place to experience the real culture and see some of the most impressive and stunning sites in the whole country. Here you can find Karnak Temple,…
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The Animation Research Library Conserves Walt Disney Animation Studios Artistic Heritage
Last month I had a chance to to visit the Animation Research Library (ARL), formerly known as the Studio Morgue. The ARL is entrusted to conserve and protect the artistic heritage of Walt Disney Animation Studios and to ensure the ability of the Walt Disney Company to utilize the collection, “in-house,” as a resource of creative inspiration, brand enhancement, and product development. I was so excited to meet JB Kaufman, film historian and author of several books including PINCOCCHIO The Making of the Disney Epic (see giveaway below!). My daughter’s class had put together some questions for him that I asked during our group interview.…
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Nature Lovers! Check out Spy in the Wild, A NATURE Miniseries Wednesdays on PBS
Rarely Seen Animal Behavior Captured in Spy in the Wild, A NATURE Miniseries Wednesdays, February 1 – March 1, 2017 on PBS From the producers of Earthflight and Penguins: Spy in the Huddle In the most innovative production Nature has ever presented, this five-part series employs more than 30 animatronic spy cameras disguised as animals to secretly record behavior in the wild. These “spycams” reveal animals as having emotions and behavior similar to humans: specifically, a capacity to love, grieve, deceive, and invent. Among the featured Spy Creatures are: Spy Orangutan, Spy Croc Hatchling, Spy Meerkat, Spy Egret, Spy Tortoise, Spy Prairie Dog, Spy Macaw, Spy Sloth, Spy…
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Host a GALentine’s Day Party for your best galpals!
A few weeks back I hosted a GALentine’s Day party for some girlfriends in conjunction with Disney for the Blu-ray release of The Light Between Oceans. It got me thinking about how important it is to show the women in my life how much they mean to me. These friendships have helped me through some good times and bad. So why not show some love to the friends in your life and throw a little get-together. Here are some tips for celebrating the friendships in your life. Treat Yo’ Self: Treating myself includes hiring a cleaning crew to get the house ready before a party.…
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Disney’s Timeless Tale PINOCCHIO Joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection January 31st!
Disney’s Timeless Tale Joined the Walt Disney Signature Collection on Digital HD January 10 and arrived on Blu-ray January 31st. Pinocchio is considered one of the greatest animated films ever made, with two Academy Awards for best original score and best original song “When You Wish Upon a Star” – and a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Now we can share this classic with our children and a whole new generation of Disney fans! Walt Describes Pleasure Island The Walt Disney Signature Collection release includes hours of classic bonus material and exclusive features including a reinvented rendition of “When You Wish Upon a Star” created and performed by…