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The Tunnel: A Crime Scene Without Borders

August 12, 2016October 16, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Movies
The Tunnel: A Crime Scene Without Borders

Lately, there hasn’t been that much on TV in the evening until I heard about The Tunnel: A Crime Scene With Borders. Marty and I love relaxing at night with a good movie, but lately, we’ve had a hard time finding anything new to watch. I was about ready to give up when I learned […]

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The Quest for Magical Elemons with Gigamons

August 11, 2016October 15, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Games for Kids
The Quest for Magical Elemons with Gigamons

When I was younger, I enjoyed playing card games that revolved around magic and wizards. I spent hours after school adventuring with groups of my friends while we searched for treasure and battled monsters. When my kids were little, they were attracted to the same types of games, but many of those games were too […]

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A New Mobile Website for Moms and Kids

August 10, 2016October 14, 2022 ellen 4 Comments Promo
A New Mobile Website for Moms and Kids

Back to school time is almost here and moms are getting their children ready for school, and I found a new mobile website for moms and kids that will help. There are always new things to buy when you’re preparing for back to school time. Your child will need a few new outfits, shoes, school […]

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Millie’s Chickens by Brenda Williams and Valeria Cis

August 10, 2016October 13, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
Millie's Chickens by Brenda Williams and Valeria Cis

The kids have always been fascinated with animals, and our library always included animal stories. Once we got our ducks and chickens, I could see that they were eager to start learning more about farms and farm animals. Once your child has the basic knowledge of farm animals, it’s always fun to expand on what […]

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AT Dawn (An Alex Troutt Thriller, Book 4)

August 9, 2016October 12, 2022 ellen 4 Comments Books
AT Dawn (An Alex Troutt Thriller, Book 4)

I love a good suspense or thriller because it just grabs you and keeps you engrossed in reading. I can’t be the only one who has those days where they just want to spend the whole afternoon on the couch with a book. At least, I really hope I’m not the only one that feels […]

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My Summer Prince

August 3, 2016October 11, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Movies

Whether your summer is filled with romance and exotic new locations or a kiddie pool and bug bites in the backyard, I’m sure we can all relate to a fun summer romance (even if it was a few years ago). Remember those days where you were impulsive and fell in love with the “bad boy” […]

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Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Sports Day DVD

August 2, 2016October 10, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Movies
PAW Patrol is going for the gold in these 6 sporty adventures, including two double-length rescues! From basketball to Pup-Fu, the pups are ready to romp to victory.

If you have a sports fan in your home, you may be looking for a way to encourage good sportsmanship and cooperation. Check out PAW Patrol Sports Day. It can be tough for a child to really understand that sports don’t have to be about who won and who lost. It’s really all about having […]

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Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

August 1, 2016October 9, 2022 ellen 18 Comments Books
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris was the perfect read for a lazy weekend after my trip. When I came home, it was waiting for me on the kitchen table thanks to the kids and my husband. After a long day of trying to find lost luggage, there was nothing that I enjoyed more than […]

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National Coloring Book Day Giveaway

August 1, 2016December 29, 2017 ellen 19 Comments Giveaway
Brillante Coloring Pencils

For all of my readers who enjoy coloring, you’ll be thrilled to learn that National Coloring Book Day is celebrated every year on August 2. While children have enjoyed coloring and coloring books for years, recently adults have gotten into the coloring craze as well. I’m sure that you’ve seen me write about my favorite […]

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Super Sticker Activity Books: Dinos & Baby Animals

July 27, 2016October 7, 2022 ellen 16 Comments Books
Super Sticker Activity Books

Remember the sticker craze that happened years ago? Is anyone else but me old enough to remember having notebooks full of puffy stickers and holographs and scratch and sniff stickers? As soon as I saw these adorable Super Sticker Activity Books, I was hooked. It doesn’t get much cuter than this whether you are a […]

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