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PAW Patrol Brave Heroes Big Rescues

March 1, 2016June 20, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Movies
Paw Patrol Brave Heroes Big Rescues

PAW Patrol is a series for is a fun television series geared toward preschoolers. It is all about six rescue dogs and their adventures while they work to protect their community.  PAW Patrol Brave Heroes Big Rescues The first episode of PAW Patrol appeared in 2013 on Nickelodeon. The show is now in its third […]

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Bone Induction Headphones

February 29, 2016June 19, 2022 ellen 58 Comments Music
Bone induction technology

Are you familiar with bone induction headphones? Until recently, I hadn’t heard of them, but after doing a bit of research, I wish I had learned of them a long time ago.  Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you should […]

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7 Surprising Reasons to Play With LEGOs

February 28, 2016June 18, 2022 ellen 4 Comments Tips
7 surprising reasons to play with LEGOs

There are many reasons to play with LEGOs that having nothing to do with them being loads of fun. Even as an adult, I find that building with LEGOs is a great way to relax and unwind at the end of the day.  Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I […]

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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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