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Latest & Greatest :: Disney’s Minnie Fashion Tour
On the heels of last week’s new Disney Publishing apps, including Doc McStuffins: Moving with Doc and Mickey Mouse Mash-Up, the adventures continue with today’s release of Minnie Fashion Tour! Based on Disney Junior’s hit animated series “Minnie’s Bow Toons,” Minnie Fashion Tour invites kids to Minnie’s Bow-Tique – Minnie’s bow-making store that has become an international sensation! Kids can customize outfits, accessories, and bows for Minnie, Daisy, and their pals, and then celebrate their creativity on the runway. Kids can also take the Fashion Show on the road to New York City, Paris and even Milan! Features include: Hundreds of customizations to create complete “looks” for…
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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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Musings :: “I Like You” – Words that Heal
Last week, really this whole month has been so crazy for us as I am sure it has been for most families. It seems like we have been going from one event to the next. I was telling my husband last week that most of the moms I see and talk to at drop-off look like they are feeling the stress of the holidays as well. Tis the season I guess! But among all this hustle and bustle, my daughter did something that made me stop and think about what the holidays are really about. They shouldn’t be about being too stressed to enjoy this season of joy and hope. …
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Money :: Trimming the Fat Off of Your Christmas List
With the American Research Group reporting that shoppers are planning on spending just over $800 on holiday gifts this year, it’s not surprising that some people are crying uncle and trying to trim their list of presents down to a more manageable size. If you are one of these people, you might be surprised at how easy it actually is to trim people off your list once you begin the editing process. The Secret Santa In many cases, you can trim your holiday gift list substantially by suggesting a Secret Santa to different groups in your life. For example, instead of buying presents for everyone in your office,…
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Wellness :: Healthy and Easy Snacks for Kids
When it comes time for snacks it is easy to go for the prepackaged things. Things like chips, sodas, and candy always seem to be on hand when snack time rolls around. However these items are not only unhealthy for children now but can lead to a lifetime of bad eating habits later. Instead, make snack time healthy and easy with these simple, kid friendly snack ideas: Animal Crackers – While animal crackers are not my favorite snack, kids seem to love the bland flavor. I love the fact that they are low in fat and very filling. To tell you the truth I think kids like them mostly…
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The Heart of the Matter: Family Dynamics at Christmas Time
“My experience is that the teachers we need most are the people we are living with right now.” -Byron Katie I sure can’t think of a more potent statement for the holidays and family time. It reminds me of a self-help meeting I was at in my twenties, when a light went on so immediately for me that I saw my whole life differently. Your family, some wise stranger said offhandedly, can push your buttons so well because they’re the ones that programmed them. You know these moments, right? As if basked in breaking daylight, a new and implicit understanding soaked through me. It was the kind of moment…
