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DreamWorks’ Turbo: FAST Premieres December 24th on Netflix
I can remember thinking when I saw the preview for DreamWorks’ Turbo over the summer how can a story about a snail who wants to be a race car driver be a good movie. The preview was good of course, but you know how sometimes movies don’t live up to their previews. Boy, was I mistaken! My daughter and I saw the movie in the theater and really enjoyed this fun movie about Turbo and his pals. It is really well-made and a great story – yes, snails and all! In fact, this was the movie requested twice no less while we were both sick in bed this week! So I am…
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Orange County Ronald McDonald House Hosts 2nd Toy Drive
TOY DRIVE LIFTS SPIRITS AND BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO FAMILIES AT THE ORANGE COUNTY RONALD McDONALD HOUSE® Recently, I was contacted by someone who works with the Orange County Ronald McDonald House about their 2nd annual toy drive. All the toys donated are given to the children who are staying at a Ronald McDonald House. The OC Ronald McDonald House provides a home-away-from home this holiday for families whose children are receiving medical treatments at Orange County hospitals. The toy drive is this coming Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th and they are asking for people in the community to stop by the event, enjoy some food and beverages and bring an…
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Dandelion Moms Project Kindness Joins #Giving Tuesday in December
I first heard about #Giving Tuesday from the crew over at Mom It Forward. #GivingTuesday is a day for giving thanks. On Tuesday December 3, 2013, global charities, families, businesses, community centers, students and more will come together to create #GivingTuesday. It’s a simple idea. Just find a way for your family, your community, your company or your organization to come together to give something more. Then tell everyone you can about how you are giving. Be a part of a national celebration of our great tradition of generosity. There are 5 Giving Tuesdays this month so join in and help out where needed in your community. Join us…
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Dandelion Moms Project Kindness :: Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign
What is the dandelion moms Project Kindness? Well, every month we select an organization that is helping others in some capacity. One month we supported a grassroots non-profit organization that was helping to create a library filled with books in a small town in the the Dominican Republic. Another month we supported the Project Night Night that helps children in shelters feel safe and loved with a special tote bag that is filled with a children’s book, blanket and a stuff animal. It warms my heart to see our lovely dandelion moms helping in any way they can – even if it is sharing the post about an organization helping others and getting…
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Spotlight :: Celebrate World Osteoporosis Day with Adora Calcium
Did you know that today, October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day? In support of spreading the news about this important issue – especially for women – I am happy to tell you about a new calcium supplement that Adora has recently released. The supplement comes in Premium All Natural Milk & Dark Chocolate and the secret Adora® formula was developed by Thompson Brands, a chocolatier with a rich, celebrated heritage since 1879. I had a chance to taste test the calcium supplements and they are tasty! I usually eat a piece of dark chocolate every day as it is rich in antioxidants – so the addition of…
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LeapFrog’s LeapReader Makes Learning Fun
Recently I had the opportunity to work with LeapFrog and hosted a LeapReader “Ready, Set, Read & Write” Party with 11 schoolchildren and their moms. They sent me a box of goodies and I received some promotional items in exchange for hosting a LeapReader party. LeapFrog is a leading designer, developer and marketer of innovative, technology-based educational products and related proprietary content. They are focused on developing products that will provide the most engaging, effective learning experience – for all ages, in school or home, around the world. We have used their products in the past to help my daughter learn her ABC’s and jumped at the chance to work…