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SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE out in theaters April 7th!
Smurfs: The Lost Village out in theaters April 7, 2017 In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history! I had a chance to preview the movie last weekend with my daughter, Kate, at the world premiere in Culver City. We absolutely loved the…
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The Littlest Inventor Author Takes On Autism ‘Acceptance’
Mandi Mathis was introduced to the world of autism while running through the grocery store at a full sprint with her youngest son, Sawyer, tucked under her arm like a football while he was screaming at the top of his lungs. What she didn’t know then was that he was experiencing sensory overload. Mandi is a practicing attorney so research, planning, and advocating come natural to her. Soon after her son received a diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder, Mandi became a champion for those on the autism spectrum. She says that teaching Sawyer how to comfort, calm and advocate for himself is one of her greatest accomplishments. She captured her son’s story in,…
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story out on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand April 4th!
Exciting news Star Wars fans! “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” came home on Digital HD March 24th and Blu-ray on April 4th. This news comes on the heels of the start of production announcement of the untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story. “Rogue One” has established its place within the Star Wars universe and the hearts of moviegoers, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of all time in the U.S. We’ve seen it a couple times already and really love it! In fact, I participated in a Rogue One Digital HD Twitter party battle last weekend to celebrate the release of the Digital HD and Blu-ray! I was on Team Empire and we all “tweeted” about our favorite scenes, characters and shared…
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Delicious and Easy CREPE Recipe
Every single Sunday I make crepes for my family. The crepe making started out as a weekend treat when my kids were little and gradually became our Sunday tradition. Preparing the crepes, and the fillings that go with them, makes me grateful I can create something my family loves and gives me hope that my kids will remember these mornings when they are off to college and beyond (which is creeping up really, really fast). As my kids, and often their friends, stand around the kitchen asking if the crepes are “ready yet”, I stare into their sleepy faces and hear about the week. My true love…
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The Muddy Puddles Project Brings Awareness and Support to Pediatric Cancer
Some of you might know that my daughter’s nickname is PigPen! From the time she was teeny tiny and when I would pick her up from preschool she usually looked like she rolled around in the dirt. One time in preschool, I somehow lost my mind and put her in these adorable white jeans. Um, not a good idea. When I came to pick her up, she literally looked like she had rolled in mud all day long… thus the name PigPen. But I figured a messy kid was a happy kid so I haven’t stressed too much about over the years. I just know better to not…
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PBS KIDS + Austism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and in an effort to promote awareness, acceptance and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, PBS KIDS will be airing special shows featuring autistic characters throughout the month. I love that they are introducing Julia, a new friend to Sesame Street fans! PBS also has great online resources for parents and teachers to learn more. The full list of Autism-focused episodes airing in April can be found below. The PBS Parents website has articles from doctors, disability experts and special education teachers on everything from identifying autism to educational needs, creating inclusive environments for autistic children and more. Lastly, PBS Learning Media has…
