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Max Rose: The Legend is Back

July 8, 2016September 26, 2022 ellen 8 Comments Movies
Max Rose: The Legend is Back

Jerry Lewis is one of my all time favorite classic actors but I have never heard of Max Rose before. I really hope that this film opens in my area so I have a chance to watch it. If you enjoy Jerry Lewis movies, I’m sure you’ll want to see it too! This is Jerry […]

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Disney’s The Jungle Book on Digital HD August 23

July 7, 2016September 25, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Movies
Disney's The Jungle Book on Digital HD August 23

The Jungle Book on Digital HD will be available soon! Disney presents the live-action epic adventure The Jungle Book, directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Chef”) and produced by Favreau and Brigham Taylor (executive producer of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “Tomorrowland”).   The Jungle Book on Digital HD […]

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National Geographic Ocean Animals Books

July 7, 2016February 24, 2023 ellen 15 Comments Books
National Geographic Ocean Animals Books

These National Geographic Ocean Animals books are perfect for summertime! If your kids enjoy going to the beach, the aquarium or Disney’s newest Finding Dory movie, I’m sure they’ll enjoy the newest books from National Geographic. They’re just the thing for anyone that wants to “Dive into Summer.”  National Geographic Ocean Animals Books Ocean Animals: […]

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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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