My husband has this desire to make our children Star Wars fans. He tried to show my daughter the old school Star Wars movies but she just couldn't get into it yet. Thankfully, LEGO Star Wars is available and my both of my kids absolutely love these episodes. LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles Your favorite Star Wars heroes are back with four complete episodes (plus a bonus alternate ending!) that unleash the lighter side of the Force. After headstrong Luke nearly delivers the good guys … [Read more...]
Magical Cinderella Party Ideas
Host a Cinderella Party We recently watched Cinderella for family movie night. No matter how old you are, you'll always love the Cinderella story. This film as well done and though you know the outcome of the story, Disney has done a great job at keeping you entertained and quite happy for the whole movie. Doesn't a Cinderella party sound like fun? You can host your own Royal Ball at home with these free party printables from Disney. These printables include: Music ideas Food … [Read more...]
Girls Night Out: Annie on Broadway (Seattle)
Sunday night was a girl's night out for my daughter, her best pal from school, and her mom and I. None of us had been to a Broadway musical and we were all excited that Annie would be our first together. We drove to downtown Seattle to see Annie on opening night to a large crowd of other families. It was a great experience. Have you seen a Broadway play or musical? If so, which one? If you have not been to the Paramount Theatre in Seattle it is a MUST experience. Opening in March of … [Read more...]
Plan for Prayer: Training and Strategies
When you become a parent, life can get so busy and stressful. I am sad to say there are many times that quality prayer time gets put on the back burner in my life. My prayers become rote utterances that I repeat over and over. I am thankful that we serve a graceful and patient God -- I know I don't deserve it. Prayer can accomplish what a willing God can accomplish. - The Battle Plan for Prayer This is why I appreciate books like, The Battle Plan for Prayer by the Kendrick brothers. They give … [Read more...]
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents BUILT TO AMAZE!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!, an extraordinarily engineered circus experience custom-built for family fun where Children Of All Ages® find out what it takes to construct The Greatest Show On Earth®. The visionary blueprints have been assembled with a contemporary toolbox of unparalleled imagination that will be unleashed from shipping crates right before the audience’s eyes for the all-new circus spectacular Built To Amaze! at the Showare Center in Kent from … [Read more...]
Seattle Broadway: Annie is Coming!
KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount is proud to announce that the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play Seattle Broadway Paramount Theatre from September 20–26, 2015. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award®-winning original. The original production of ANNIE opened April 21, 1977 at the Alvin Theatre and went on to win New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best … [Read more...]
Boost Her Brain Power! After School Snacks and Experiments
My husband and I like to foster an environment in our home that encourages our daughter to learn. School starts next week and we are getting her on track. First, we are making sure her bedtime is switching to a school appropriate bedtime this week. Also, we are buying healthy lunch items for her food and for after-school. 12 Brain Healthy After School Snacks Berries Celery Tuna fish Almonds Cauliflower Walnuts Brocolli Hard Boiled Egg Avocado Tortilla Chips and … [Read more...]
