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John Grisham’s Series for Kids: Theodore Boone

June 3, 2016August 24, 2022 ellen 22 Comments Books
John Grisham's Series for Kids: Theodore Boone

I’m a huge John Grisham fan, and somehow I missed that he had books for kids. Theodore Boone is the name of the series. Check out my review. John Grisham’s Series for Kids: Theodore Boone As of today, there are six books in the series, which is about a 13-year-old who loves to solve mysteries. […]

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Where You Go … I Go

May 28, 2016August 19, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
Where you Go ... I Go

Where You Go … I Go is a sweet book told in the point of view of a young elephant talking to his mother. The book goes through a day in the life of the elephant. Where You Go…I Go was a perfect story theme for Mother’s Day month and made an emotional impact on me […]

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Beyond the Known Universe

May 24, 2016October 15, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Movies
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Beyond the Known Universe

If you’ve ever wondered how Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles could possibly get any better, I have the answer: just add monsters, cyborgs, and aliens. It’s got everything you can possibly need all rolled into one. Yes, my kids are grown now, but I cannot tell you how many times I walk into the living room […]

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Remember, Just Be You by William Campbell

May 22, 2016August 12, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
Remember, Just Be You by William Campbell

Teaching children the importance of just being themselves is something that in society today is so overlooked. We all want our children to fit in. We want them to be happy and have lots of friends, but what if in that goal we are making it so that they turn into something that they really […]

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Transformers: Robots in Disguise Season One

May 21, 2016November 12, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Movies
Transformers: Robots in Disguise Season One is on DVD! Who else is a huge fan of Transformers? I cannot tell you how many happy hours my son spent playing with them.

Transformers: Robots in Disguise Season One is on DVD! Who else is a huge fan of Transformers? I cannot tell you how many happy hours my son spent playing with Transformers when he was younger. Of course, that love of Transformers turned into a love of the Transformer series on television. Of course, now you […]

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Let’s Learn STEM Volume 2 DVD

May 12, 2016August 2, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Movies
Let's Learn STEM Volume 2 DVD

STEM learning is so important for children. It really is the foundation for success in school. Science, technology, engineering, and math are all important subjects in today’s world and some children struggle with grasping these topics. Thankfully, there are a number of cute, educational DVDs that make STEM learning fun for kids including the latest […]

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Bubble Guppies Fun on the Farm DVD Review

May 11, 2016August 1, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Movies
Bubble Guppies Fun on the Farm DVD

This Bubble Guppies Fun on the Farm DVD will surely be a hit with any child who enjoys farms and farm animals. Every year, the kids at our local elementary school visit a local farm as part of their field trip. There are sheep, donkeys, and llamas, and the kids have a wonderful time.  Bubble […]

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Little Chickies / Los Pollitos Board Book Review

May 10, 2016July 31, 2022 ellen 25 Comments Books
Little Chickies / Los Pollitos Board Book Review

My father was in the Navy when I was born, so I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and spent the first few years of my life there. I have always been fascinated by the Spanish language, and I like to think it’s because I was exposed to it so much when I was […]

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Jeff Probst Stranded Series Review

May 2, 2016July 28, 2022 ellen 21 Comments Books
Jeff Probst Stranded Series Review

Are you familiar with Jeff Probst Stranded series? If the name Jeff Probst sounds familiar, it’s probably because you know him as the host of the series Survivor. Survivor is one of Marty and my favorite shows to watch. As much as I enjoy Survivor, I had no idea that Jeff Probst was also a […]

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Doozers Catch a Ride DVD Review

April 21, 2016July 25, 2022 ellen 29 Comments Movies
Doozers Catch a Ride DVD Review

Have you seen the Doozers Catch a Ride DVD yet? I used to be completely obsessed with Fraggle Rock when I was younger. I even watched it for years as an adult; that’s how much I loved the show. One of my favorite characters on Fraggle Rock was the Doozers! I just love their hard-working, […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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