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Marvel’s The Avengers *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, April 30, 2012 by caryn Superheroes are all the rage, and with Marvel’s The Avengers set to assemble this Friday, my son and his friends are gearing up for what is projected to be one of the biggest opening weekends! I'm heading out to LA tonight to see a sneak peek of the film, and will have the 411 including my review later on this week. Here is a quick synopsis of the film: Ba... Read More » -
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Marvel’s The Avengers-Inspired Vegan Su...
Published on Monday, April 23, 2012 by caryn My son is an avid superhero fan. He's had a toy Iron Man for at least a year now, and if he's not talking about them, or playing with them, he's asking for new ones to add to his collection. Filled with action and comic book nostalgia, Marvel's The Avengers is certain to be a hit among adults and kids alike. Over the weekend, we did some baking as we typicall... Read More » -
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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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Alex Woo Designs Chimpanzee-Inspired Pendants...
Published on Saturday, April 21, 2012 by caryn With a passion for beauty and sustainability comes an eco-friendly line of jewelry you can feel good about. New York City based designer Alex Woo recently released two pendants inspired by the newly released film Disneynature Chimpanzee. Each pendant features Oscar and was designed to capture the heart of the film. Pendants can be purchased online and pricing 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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Win a Seven Day Dream Vacation To Kissimmee, ...
Published on Thursday, April 12, 2012 by caryn Some of my most cherished memories were spent with loved ones across the world. From cruising the Mediterranean with my parents to moving halfway across the world to Europe as a newlywed with my husband, travel has been integral to expanding my world view on people and cultures. One of my favorite quotes is by philosopher and theologian St. Augustine. “The wo... Read More » -
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Kinect Rush: Disney Pixar Adventure
Published on Monday, April 9, 2012 by caryn I remember when I was first introduced to Kinect for Xbox 360 and how difficult it was to get my head around the concept of controller-free gaming. I loved the idea and how innovative it was, but wasn't sure how that would translate into the gaming experience. We've had our system for 2 years and what I've found is that playing video games is an active, engaging exp... Read More » -
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Chuggington and Mega Brands Collaborate to Re...
Published on Thursday, April 5, 2012 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Addison Kat. Congrats! Much like my husband, my son is fascinated by how things work. He has actually pulled apart toys in the process, some of which could not be put back together. It comes as no surprise that my son's favorite toys are those that allow him to get creative. He enjoys the challeng... Read More » -
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Fun In the Sun! How We’re Preparing For...
Published on Friday, March 30, 2012 by caryn I can't wait for summer! Have I mentioned that lately? While I love to bake and my kids enjoy getting crafty, we long to be outside running, jumping, exploring, swimming...did I mention swimming? This year, my son will finally be able to swim, so we're gearing up to prepare for warm sunny days in the pool and at the beach. After cleaning out my son's drawers, I... Read More » -
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Disney/Pixar To Release Brave…A 3D Adve...
Published on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 by caryn [caption id="attachment_31321" align="aligncenter" width="574" caption="Photo Credit: Disney/Pixar"][/caption] A female heroine with vibrant red ringlets...a fairy tale set deep in the Scottish Highlands...a quest to find the true meaning of courage... This is Brave. My passion for film and dream to visit the studio where some of our family's favorite animated film... Read More » -
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Doc McStuffins Premieres On Disney Junior
Published on Friday, March 23, 2012 by caryn For the last year or so, both of my children have suffered from chronic ear infections. When you factor in my son's allergies and my daughter's slow weight gain during her first year or so of life, the result is that both of my children have been to the doctor a lot. As you can imagine, selecting a Pediatrician was difficult even before all of this. A child's doct... 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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The Birth of the Brand New Disney Baby! *Give...
Published on Monday, March 5, 2012 by caryn It probably wouldn't surprise you if I told you that as a young girl, I went through this stage where all I wanted to wear was Disney clothing. My favorite character was and still is Winnie the Pooh, and during my tween years, The Disney Store actually sold Classic Pooh clothing for young girls. I remember owning sweaters and even dresses that were printed or embroi... 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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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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Will Arnett Talks About His Role As The Stron...
Published on Friday, February 17, 2012 by caryn It goes without saying that becoming a parent is one of the most challenging and rewarding things I've ever done. I don't take this responsibility lightly, and am very cognizant of how I'm influencing my children...intellectually, socially, emotionally, spiritually. "Once you have a child, it changes your world view forever," stated Will Arnett who voices Pod, th... Read More » -
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In Theaters…The Secret World of Arriett...
Published on Thursday, February 16, 2012 by caryn It's a genre of film I'm unfamiliar with...a rarity for a film buff who's watched hundreds thousands of films. Anime (aka Japanese animation), originated in the early 20th century and surprisingly, Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs had some influence on Japanese animators and their work. This Friday, February 17th, Walt Disney Pictures will release The S... Read More »
