My daughter is now in first grade and I ask her every day how her school day was. She is still at the age where she loves to give me all the details and honestly, I love hearing those details. I know all her friends by name, just not by face, and I know the animals they pretend to be at recess. Her closest friends pretend to be a cat and bunny every time they play. But my Princess loves to pretend to be a dog. She LOVES dogs. When I was a girl there was a toy that I loved, I am sure you all … [Read more...]
40 Date Night Ideas (Date Your Spouse!)
My husband and I live about 1.5 miles away from my parents. Thankfully, once a week or once every two weeks, my parents take our kids so my hubby and I can have a date. We like to eat out (sans kids is so divine!), visit a local bookstore, or watch a movie when we do date night. But, in writing up this post, I realize that I'd like to do even more for our bi-monthly date nights. 40 Date Night Ideas Bookstore Go Karts Arcade Games Make a meal together Movie Bowling Volunteer at a local shelter … [Read more...]
Beethoven’s Treasure Tail Free Printables
When a movie has a dog as the main star it is a big win in our house. What about yours? My six year old owns many of the Beethoven movies so when the chance to review the latest installment, Beethoven's Treasure Tail on Blu-ray combo pack came, I knew I had to take it. But when a movie with a dog has a pirate map and treasure hunt involved -- well that's exactly the kind of story line my kiddos love. About Beethoven's Treasure Tail Get ready to howl with laughter in this all-new family comedy … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes: The Boxtrolls
Would you love a behind the scenes look at the new movie The Boxtrolls that came out in theaters today? Here is your exclusive HD behind the scenes look: About The Boxtrolls From the creators of Coraline and Paranorman, The Boxtrolls introduces movie audiences to a new breed of family – a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town’s … [Read more...]
Dare to Be Square!
Dare to be square! See with The Boxtrolls in theaters tomorrow! Here are great featurette to watch called 'Trolls Right off the Tongue'. Doesn't this movie looks so cute? My daughter is excited for the release of this movie. Are you going to see this in the theater with your kids? About The Boxtrolls From the creators of Coraline and Paranorman, The Boxtrolls introduces movie audiences to a new breed of family – a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an … [Read more...]
What Makes a Family?
What makes a family? Does a dad, mom and child only constitute a family? In the upcoming family film, The Boxtrolls you will find that a family comes in all shapes and sizes. About The Boxtrolls From the creators of Coraline and Paranorman, The Boxtrolls introduces movie audiences to a new breed of family – a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. … [Read more...]
The Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge
Focus Films and The Boxtrolls are working with Imagination Foundation* to sponsor a Boxtrolls Cardboard Challenge! Kids can create and build cardboard crafts inspired by the movie – just like the Boxtrolls themselves do. In addition to this cardboard contest encouraging kids to create their own crafts out of cardboard boxes for a chance to win prizes, there will also be events hosted across the country. Participants can attend and win “What’s in the Box?”-- themed packages at hosted Boxtrolls … [Read more...]