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Unbridled Trails by Bonnie Paulson

July 5, 2016October 15, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
Unbridled Trails by Bonnie Paulson

This past weekend was the perfect weekend to slow down and relax with a good book. My choice for this weekend was Unbridled Trails by Bonnie Paulson. I don’t read a lot of contemporary romance novels, but I’ve enjoyed Bonnie’s books in the past and couldn’t resist checking her latest out as well. I received […]

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Oh Say, What’s the Weather Today Dr. Seuss DVD

July 1, 2016September 21, 2022 ellen 14 Comments Movies
This is an adorable Dr. Seuss DVD that will let your child learn about where rainbows come from, the colors of the rainbow, the water cycle, wind power and more.

I’m a huge fan of Dr. Seuss, so much that even as an adult, I have several Dr. Seuss books that I still love to read. There is a new Dr. Seuss DVD that’s all about the weather called Oh Say, What’s the Weather Today? This Dr. Seuss DVD is part of The Cat in […]

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Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

June 30, 2016September 20, 2022 ellen 10 Comments Books
Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

Life has slowed down now that summer’s here and I’m so glad I had the chance to read Before the Fall by Noah Hawley. This novel was a Book of the Month Club selection for June. Before the Fall by Noah Hawley is the story of a small plane crash, the lives of the people […]

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Win a One-Year Subscription from Groovy Lab in a Box!

June 28, 2016December 29, 2017 ellen 18 Comments Giveaway

The summer can be loads of fun but at one point or another, the kids are probably going to tell you how bored they are. Sometimes, it’s all about doing something different. It’s about challenging them to be creative and learn new skills. Of course, you want them to have fun doing it. Learning can […]

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Tolkien’s World A Fantasy Coloring Book

June 27, 2016September 19, 2022 ellen 10 Comments Books
Tolkien's World A Fantasy Coloring Book

My husband and daughter are huge Tolkien fans and love everything to do with Lord of the Rings. As soon as my daughter saw this fantasy coloring book, her eyes lit up and she couldn’t wait to color in it. She went to college for theater design so art is one of her passions, and […]

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The Reconciler Movie

June 26, 2016September 13, 2022 ellen 12 Comments Movies
The Reconciler Movie

Most of us have that one person in our lives that we’d rather not have anything to do with. Maybe they hurt you in the past or the two of you just rub each other the wrong way. Maybe it’s a family member or someone from our past. What would happen if you were forced […]

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Can You Ever Be Truly Ready to be a Parent?

June 23, 2016December 29, 2017 ellen 8 Comments Promo

I’m an avid reader, and while I was pregnant with my daughter (my first child), I read just about every book that existing on being pregnant and being a parent. I memorized exactly what was supposed to happen in each month. I stocked the house with the right supplies, the best books, the most recommended […]

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Dr Eureka Brainteasing Party Game

June 22, 2016September 12, 2022 ellen 11 Comments Games for Kids
Dr Eureka Brainteasing Party Game

We have friends over occasionally, and it’s always fun to pull out a new brainteasing party game. I love games that are appropriate for everyone. Sometimes our friends bring along younger kids, and it’s always nice when we can include everyone in a game. I tend to like word games the best, but the kids […]

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Finding Dory Sticker Scenes Book

June 21, 2016October 1, 2022 ellen 8 Comments Books
Forgetful Dory is very happy living in the ocean with her friends, Marlin and Nemo. But one day, memories of her long-forgotten parents come flooding back to her. With the help of old friends and new, including Hank the octopus, can Dory finally discover her past? Read the story and complete the scenes with your stickers!

Check out this Finding Dory Sticker Book! Learn more about the Finding Dory stickers that are included in this colorful new book for kids. It has been so long since the Nemo movie, I wondered if they were ever going to make another one. What a great idea to bring Dory in as the main […]

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LEGO Compatible Subscription Box

June 20, 2016September 7, 2022 ellen 8 Comments Games for Kids
LEGO Compatible Subscription Box

Even though the kids are all grown up at my house, we’re still huge LEGO fans. We have a giant tub of LEGO blocks upstairs that we build with even as adults. LEGO Compatible Subscription Box It’s relaxing and a fun way to get the creative juices flowing. We’re always interested in adding new pieces […]

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