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Five Compelling Reasons To See Disneynature C...
Published on Saturday, April 21, 2012 by caryn Fifty years ago, one million chimpanzees existed in the wild. Today, only a fifth of those still remain. That fact alone is compelling enough for me to see Disneynature's newest nature documentary film titled Chimpanzee. But the film is so much more than a visual documentation of the behaviors of these extraordinary animals. Behind every Disney film is a story, ... Read More » -
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Wild Africa Trek At Disney’s Animal Kin...
Published on Saturday, April 21, 2012 by caryn I want adventure in the great wide somewhere -Belle, Beauty and the Beast The past month has been quite the whirlwind. From shooting arrows in San Francisco to zip-lining deep in the wilderness of Kissimmee, I've definitely satisfied my craving for adventure. Last week, a group of 20 bloggers embarked on a series of nature-themed adventures in celebration of D... Read More » -
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Dr. Jane Goodall…On Inspiring Change
Published on Friday, April 20, 2012 by caryn "Just spend a little bit of time each day thinking about the consequences of the choices you make" -Dr. Jane Goodall She is considered to be the world's most prominent expert on chimpanzees and spent 45 years studying the species in Tanzania. Her institute has been innovative in establishing community-centered conservation and development programs in Africa. A... Read More » -
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The McClain Sisters Talk About Unity, Sisterh...
Published on Thursday, April 19, 2012 by caryn "Together we can do anything" -McClain Sisters, Rise As a little girl, I dreamed of having a sister...someone I could play dolls with and share my most intimate secrets with....someone who completed my sentences..someone who's ties ran deeper than the genes we shared. Last week, I sat and observed the breakout trio, The McClain sisters, as they talked about the i... Read More » -
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Disneynature Chimpanzee Premieres in Orlando
Published on Thursday, April 19, 2012 by caryn One million. That is the number of chimpanzees living in places like the Tai Forest off the Ivory Coast of Africa. Today, only one fifth of that number remain. Without intervention, this fascinating species could become extinct in certain parts of the world over the next two decades. Last week, I had the privilege of attending the red carpet premiere of Disn... Read More » -
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An Inside Look At Pixar Animation Studios
Published on Thursday, April 12, 2012 by caryn I have this list...this list of things I want to accomplish in my life. It includes everything from writing a children's book to driving across the country. Surprisingly, I've checked some things off. Others seem so far out of reach. Despite the fact that I haven't updated it on this site, I have a journal where I'm constantly writing down new things I want to s... Read More » -
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See Chimpanzee, Save Chimpanzees This Earth D...
Published on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Nicole. Congrats! I'm always thinking about what our family can do to be mindful of the environment and particularly purposeful about our actions during the month of April when we celebrate Earth Day. Apart from reducing your carbon footprint, there is something else you can do...something you may n... Read More » -
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Our Hop Inspired Playdate
Published on Thursday, April 5, 2012 by caryn A few times a month, I get together with 2 other moms for playdates. Sometimes we'll head over to the park for a few hours...other times we'll simply hang out at one of our homes chatting while the kids play together. I love this time together because the three of us get to catch up and spend time together while our children are nearby. Over the weekend, we decid... Read More » -
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Happy April! Celebrate National Fun Day With...
Published on Sunday, April 1, 2012 by caryn Rain, rain go away my children want to go outside to play. We're hoping our late April showers here in Southern California will result in beautiful May flowers and warm weather. It's been cold here and despite our desire to get outside, we've been home bound for much of the weekend. Fortunately, we've had crafts, books, toys, and baking to keep us entertained. ... Read More » -
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Mirror Mirror Star Lily Collins…Role Mo...
Published on Friday, March 30, 2012 by caryn Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel What are you passionate about? What drives you? I often ask myself those questions with regards to my relationships....my career....my pursuits. They are what drive my decisions and actions. I love that quote by Hegel because without passion...drive...motivation... Read More » -
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The Visual Inspiration Behind Mirror Mirror
Published on Monday, March 26, 2012 by caryn What happens in a film is nothing short of magic. Regardless of the genre, a movie has a way of transporting an audience to another place and time...real or imagined. This Friday, Relativity Media's modern take on the classic fairytale Snow White, will debut in theaters nationwide. Despite the fact that Mirror Mirror is based on the Brothers Grimm fairytale, the st... Read More » -
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Redefining Beauty…Insights from Mirror ...
Published on Monday, March 12, 2012 by caryn Like many young girls in our country, I struggled on and off with issues relating to body image, confidence and self esteem through my teen and young adult years. I'm incredibly thankful to my mother who always managed to keep my grounded, mediating the influences I was being exposed to via television and magazines (to name a couple). If I had to name just one perso... Read More » -
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In Theaters…John Carter
Published on Friday, March 9, 2012 by caryn Two weeks ago, I stood on the red carpet, mingling with journalists and celebrities, in anticipation of the premiere of John Carter. The film, which is based on the book A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, opens in theaters nationwide today. Because film is one of my passions, I like to expand my repertoire of movie genres beyond romance, drama, action,... Read More » -
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Disneynature Set to Release Chimpanzee on Ear...
Published on Sunday, March 4, 2012 by caryn I've often been described as crunchy...especially given the fact that I'm from Southern California. If you've read my blog, you know that my journey to becoming more environmentally responsible was inspired by my children. No one person can do everything, but every person can do something and that is the philosophy that my husband and I try to live by. Some of the thi... Read More » -
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Seventh Generation…Lorax Approved! *Giv...
Published on Friday, March 2, 2012 by caryn Today is the day! Universal Pictures' The Lorax debuts in theaters nationwide on the day that Dr. Seuss would have turned 108. You've read my review...and got an inside look at the film from the the perspective of Betty White and Danny DeVito! But did you know that Seventh Generation has partnered with the film to feature limited edition Lorax prints on all of the... Read More » -
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Marvel’s The Avengers…A First Loo...
Published on Thursday, March 1, 2012 by caryn About a year ago, my son really started becoming interested in superheros. You might remember that he dressed as Spiderman for Halloween last year. He wore that costume as much as I would let him that entire month before Halloween. His fascination with superheros continued and he's been collecting several action figures in the last few months. So you can imagine... Read More » -
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Danny DeVito Talks About His Passion for the ...
Published on Thursday, March 1, 2012 by caryn My journey towards environmental responsibility began when I found out I was pregnant with my son nearly 5 years ago. Not only was I concerned about how my son would be affected by what I consumed and was exposed to, it was at that time that I realized the importance of taking care of our environment for him...and his children...and subsequent generations. We're ... Read More » -
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Betty White Talks About Her Passions, Her Rol...
Published on Monday, February 27, 2012 by caryn She has a list of accomplishments that include seven Emmy Awards and her iconic role as Rose on The Golden Girls. She is an actress, comedian, singer, author, and television personality...a legend. So when I asked Betty White what she has accomplished that she is most proud of, my admiration of her was taken up a notch as she cited her work with the Morris Animal ... Read More » -
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On the Red Carpet for the World Premiere of J...
Published on Friday, February 24, 2012 by caryn On Wednesday night, the ultimate Disney fans received the ultimate Disney experience when D23 and Disney collaborated to invite approximately 200 members to the red carpet for the world premiere of John Carter. The premiere, which was held at L.A. Live due to Hollywood's preparation for the upcoming Academy Awards, brought out some of Hollywood's most notable filmma... Read More » -
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In Celebration of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax ...
Published on Thursday, February 23, 2012 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Sharon R. Congrats! Earlier this week, I shared my thoughts on Universal Pictures' soon-to-be released film The Lorax, adapted from one of Dr. Seuss' greatest and most beloved books. As we approach opening day, the web is buzzing with excitement about this inspirational film with it's profound and t... Read More »
