Reading is a requirement in our house. Thankfully, both of my kids love to read. Well, Isabella loves reading books. Nate still loves being read to. What's funny is, Nate is a better reader at 7 than Bella was. But, he prefers to be read to. Do you have book lovers in your house? Our local public library is our friend this summer. It's so lovely to visit and check out stacks of books. I've even added a library app and been checking out audio books for me. I just need to make more … [Read more...]
Captain Marvel Party Ideas (Free Activity Downloads!)
About Captain Marvel Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that introduces the MCU’s first stand-alone, female-franchise title character—Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel. When we first meet Danvers, she already possesses her superhero powers, having left her earthly life behind and become a member of an intergalactic elite Kree military team called Starforce, led by their enigmatic commander, … [Read more...]
Can you say Family Movie Night? Wonder Park is now on Blu-ray!
We are out of school for summer vacation! It's been a mellow, low-key week so far. Swimming, walking, the kids playing outside, and family movie night. Our first family movie night this summer was for a new film that we all enjoyed - Wonder Park. About Wonder Park Movie Wonder Park is the animated story of a young girl named June with a big imagination who makes an incredible discovery—the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world’s wildest rides operated by … [Read more...]
New Travel Books for Kids and Tweens
Our family likes to travel. But the actual travel part is difficult if we don't have a large variety of things to keep the kids entertained. Times have changed from when I was a kid -- I honestly remember looking out the window and listening to the radio. But my kids like to have things to do, including having great books to look at and read. National Geographic Kids has some great new, affordable, titles that both my kids love. My kids are 4.5 years a part and they love these books. … [Read more...]
Gritty and Graceful: 15 Inspiring Women of the Bible
God gave girls grit and grace. From the very beginning, God looked to girls and women to teach, to lead, to love, to change the world. What a great book to give the girls in your life. It is inspiring for our young girls to visually see and read about these stories from the Bible. It's so exciting to learn about and read about the women in the Bible. From Eve to Mary and everyone in between, the Bible is full of gritty and graceful women who faced tough circumstances with courage, … [Read more...]
Instant Family Movie Fun with Isabella
About the Instant Family Movie The heartwarming film, inspired by the real events from the life of writer/director Sean Anders, follows Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) as they decide to start a family and stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15 year old girl (Isabela Moner), they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie … [Read more...]
The Grinch Movie: The Whole Family Can Enjoy!
Families everywhere can ring in the New Year with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch on Digital and via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on January 22, 2019, and on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on February 5, 2019. From Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, the film based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved tale about a cynical grouch who goes on a mission to steal Christmas from others only to feel his own heart grow three sizes … [Read more...]