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I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai Giveaway

February 27, 2016June 16, 2022 ellen 15 Comments Promo

I can’t imagine living in a country where women and girls didn’t have the same opportunities as men simply because of their gender. The thought of raising my daughter in a country where I knew she would be limited because she was a girl is just too horrible to imagine. There are countries like that […]

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How to Teach Your Child Compassion for Others

February 26, 2016December 2, 2023 ellen 37 Comments Books
How to teach your child compassion ro others

Do you know how to teach your child compassion for others? We all want our children to be compassionate and caring towards other people, but how do we encourage that trait? 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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How to Keep the Kids Occupied at Disneyland

February 25, 2016June 15, 2022 ellen 4 Comments Tips
How to Keep the Kids Occupied at Disneyland

Hi y’all, I’m Danielle from over at Busy Mom’s Helper and Ellen’s sweet enough to let me take over her awesome blog for a minute! Who else hates waiting in line at Disneyland? I do, and my kids DEFINITELY do! This sparked an idea, and now our ‘Unofficial’ Disneyland Activity & Autograph Book is ready […]

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How to Show You Love Marvel Comics

February 23, 2016June 14, 2022 ellen 25 Comments Collectibles
How to show you love Marvel comics as an adult

If you’re wondering how to show you love Marvel comics as an adult, keep reading. My children are 18 and 22 and my husband has long since passed his fortieth birthday.  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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FREE Printable Activity Sheets Disney’s Lion Guard

February 20, 2016June 13, 2022 ellen 8 Comments Promo
Free printable activity sheets - Disney The Lion Guard

Enjoy these free printable activity sheets from the soon to be released on DVD move Disney The Lion Guard. Disney’s Lion Guard which comes out on DVD Tuesday, February 23rd! Disney’s Lion Guard FREE Printable Activity Sheets The Lion Guard brings viewers back to the rich world of one of Disney’s most beloved films, The […]

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Downton Abbey Viewing Party

February 19, 2016June 12, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Movies
What you need to have a Downton Abbey Viewing Party

Wouldn’t you love to have a Downton Abbey viewing party? I know I would. I’ve been a fan of the show for years and would definitely enjoy having a few friends over for a viewing party one afternoon. If you’re not familiar with Downton Abbey, it’s a British historical drama that follows the lives of […]

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How to Teach Your Child About Balance

February 18, 2016June 5, 2022 ellen 34 Comments Movies
How to teach your child about balance

Do you know how to teach your child about balance? Math and science can be difficult concepts for many children to grasp. Check out these tips. How to Teach Your Child About Balance  They’re actually difficult concepts for me to grasp sometimes too. When you’re trying to introduce your child to new things, it’s often […]

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Choose Joy: Finding Hope and Purpose When Life Hurts

February 16, 2016June 10, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Books
Choose Joy

Choose Joy: Finding Hope and Purpose When Life Hurts by Sara Frankl and Mary Carver is a Christian Living book that made me stop and think. This month has been a difficult one for me, and I’ve been letting it bring me down more than I should. I have a difficult time finding joy in […]

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Watch the Special 90 Minute Episode of Survivor

February 15, 2016June 9, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Movies
Watch the Special 90 Minute Episode of Survivor

Will you watch the special 90 minute episode of survivor? Just imagine that you’re stranded on an island with no one and nothing for miles around in any direction.  Watch the Special 90 Minute Episode of Survivor You’re alone and isolated and you have to compete with others for cash and prizes and the right […]

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Zootopia Trailers and Free Printables

February 13, 2016December 29, 2017 ellen 4 Comments Promo
Zootopia Animal Tracks Matching Game

There’s another fun film you look forward to from Disney Animation called Zootopia. If you’re a fan of Frozen and Big Hero 6, you’ll be glad to know that Zootopia is by the same creators. Zootopia opens in theaters everywhere on March 4, 2016. Zootopia Trailers and Free Printables Zootopia will bow nationwide on March […]

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