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The Confirmation coming to DVD and Blu-ray 6/7/16

March 22, 2016December 29, 2017 ellen 2 Comments Promo
The Confirmation coming to DVD and Blu-ray 6/7/16

I love family films and it sounds like there is another great one coming from Lionsgate! The Confirmation sounds like it will be a film we’ll all enjoy and I love that it seems to teach a lesson about caring for your family. Family films are a great way to bond while spending time together, […]

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Debt by Rachel Dunning

March 22, 2016July 10, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
DEBT by Rachel Dunning

There are times that the description of a book just draws you in and you have to read it. Debt by Rachel Dunning was one of those books. I don’t read a lot of adult novels, but the promo I posted really drew me in and got me interested in the book. This is the […]

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Easter Games Preschoolers Will Really Love

March 21, 2016May 21, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Games for Kids
colorful Easter eggs in a rack

These Easter games preschoolers will love will give your preschool child a fun non-candy option to receive in their basket and will help keep them entertained while you visit with friends and family. That quiet time is an added plus in my book. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I […]

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Soccer Tips for Moms of Young Kids

March 20, 2016July 9, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Tips
5 Important Soccer Tips for Moms of Young Kids

These important soccer tips for moms of young kids will help keep you sane during soccer season. We started my son in sports during his early elementary school years. We never pushed him into it. It was something that he was interested in from watching friends and hearing about it from books and TV. We […]

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Natural Wooden Blocks by Eco Bricks

March 19, 2016July 12, 2024 ellen 4 Comments toys
Natural Wooden Blocks by Eco Bricks 100% Compatible

Do you love natural wooden blocks as much as we do? One of the great things about having kids is the toys! I know, there are obviously more meaningful, great things, about having kids, but you have to admit that sometimes the toys are a nice perk!  Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate […]

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Inspire Resistant Readers

March 18, 2016July 7, 2022 ellen 29 Comments Tips
Use the Investi-TEXTS Kit to Inspire Resistant Readers

Using the Invest-TEXTS KIT to inspire resistant readers will help your child dig deeper into complex texts. I love to read and used to spend hours when I was a child reading my favorite books. My daughter was much the same way and I looked forward to the day my son began reading so I […]

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Top 8 Easter Gifts for Toddlers

March 17, 2016February 9, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Best Of
Top 8 Easter Gifts for Toddlers You Need to Buy

Finding Easter gifts for toddlers can be a challenge. You want to be able to give them an Easter basket, but you don’t want to load it up with candy at that age. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you […]

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How to Share Encouragement with a Friend

March 16, 2016July 5, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Gifts
How to share encouragement with a friend

Learning how to share encouragement with a friend in a way that’s appreciated and sincere can be a challenge. You want to do something to brighten up their day during a difficult time, but what? You could send a card or make a phone call, and often that’s very much appreciated. But, there are times […]

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TMNT Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past DVD

March 15, 2016November 12, 2022 ellen 60 Comments Movies
Blast to the past DVD

Have you seen the new Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past DVD from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? This new TMNT Blast to the Past DVD combines three of my son’s favorite things from when he was little: TMNT, dinosaurs, and aliens!  Blast to the Past DVD & Action Figure  It doesn’t get much better than […]

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In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto

March 14, 2016July 3, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Movies
In Defense of Food

In Defense of Food is a movie after my own heart. If you follow me on any of my other blogs, you’ll know that healthy living is a passion of mine. I’m super careful about what we eat and where it came from so when I was offered In Defense of Food for review, I […]

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