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Barbie Sparkle Blast Game and Barbie Life

May 12, 2017November 7, 2024 ellen 77 Comments Video Games
Barbie Sparkle Blast Game and Barbie Life

Have you played the Barbie Sparkle Blast Game yet? The school year is almost over and the kids will be wandering around telling you how bored they are any minute now. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you should you […]

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Marvel Comic Gifts That Your Father Will Love

May 11, 2017July 7, 2023 ellen Books
Marvel Comic Gifts That Your Father Will Love

If you’re searching for Marvel comic gifts for your father for Father’s Day, I have a great suggestion! My husband is a huge fan of Marvel Comics, so I knew that a Marvel gift would be a huge hit. I just wasn’t sure exactly what to get him. He already has several shirts, and he […]

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How to Teach Your Child About Butterflies

May 9, 2017April 20, 2023 ellen 8 Comments Books
How to Teach Your Child About Butterflies

Have you ever wondered how to teach your child about butterflies? I’ve always been fascinated by butterflies and years ago, we took the kids to a butterfly museum. I loved watching them fly around and land on the flowers. They even landed on us a few times which was really neat.  Posts may be sponsored. […]

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Environmental Awareness Coloring Book

May 8, 2017June 4, 2023 ellen Books
Environmental Awareness Coloring Book: You Can Save the Earth

This environmental awareness coloring book is a great way to be creative while learning about sustainable living. There are all sorts of choices we make every day. Some we don’t even think about. Being mindful is the first step in making better choices.  Ready to order now? Check out the low price on Amazon. Posts […]

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Best Ray Harryhausen Films on COMET TV Marathon

May 5, 2017September 7, 2020 ellen 2 Comments Movies
Best Ray Harryhausen Films on COMET TV Marathon

The best Ray Harryhausen films are going to be shown in a marathon on COMET TV in May! I cannot wait to watch them. Ray Harryhausen was a British-American visual effects creator that is best known for creating stop-motion model animation known as “Dynamation”. His techniques were used in movies like Clash of the Titans […]

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Christian Coloring Books for Adults by Felicity French

May 4, 2017November 6, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
Christian Coloring Books for Adults by Felicity French

Using Christian coloring books for adults as part of your devotion time is a great way to get creative and deepen your relationship with God. Devotion time doesn’t always have to be about reading your Bible and praying. It can be about walking in the woods or a coloring book with your favorite Psalm. Ready […]

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How to Have a STEM Party for Your Kids

May 3, 2017July 16, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Tips
How to Have a STEM Party for Your Kids

Would you like to have a STEM party for your kids this year? First, what is STEM? STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math and is one of the cornerstones of education. Don’t worry though, STEM learning can be loads of fun especially when you use a few of these cool science party games.  […]

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Nickelodeon Rugrats DVD Season 1 and 2

May 2, 2017January 18, 2023 ellen 48 Comments Movies
Nickelodeon Rugrats DVD Available for Season 1 and 2 Now

You can now buy the Nickelodeon Rugrats DVD for both Season 1 and 2! For fans of the iconic Nickelodeon cartoon, this is great news. If you want the Rugrats daycare episode, read on. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to […]

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20+ Simple Star Wars Crafts for Kids

May 1, 2017May 18, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Best Of
20+ Simple Star Wars Crafts for Kids to Make and Enjoy

These simple Star Wars crafts for kids are just a few easy ways that you can enjoy May 4th. May the Fourth be With you! Did you know that May 4th is Star Wars Day and is observed by many fans of the movie? 2011 was the first organized celebration of the movie on this […]

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Heartbeat Stuffed Animal

April 28, 2017December 20, 2022 ellen 8 Comments Gifts
Baby with a teddy bear

Have you thought about giving a heartbeat stuffed animal as a pregnancy keepsake or shower gift? Or, are you wondering why you should?  Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you should you click through and make a purchase. As an […]

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