Jurassic World – The Park Opens June 12 In Theaters, RealD 3D, and IMAX 3D My kids are chomping at the bit to see this movie. Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World. Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The screenplay is by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Derek Connolly & … [Read more...]
Lighting for Form and Function
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Lighting for Form and Function One of the most important aspects of interior design is lighting, but unfortunately this is also one of the most complex. There are a great deal of things to remember when working with lighting, which can make the process a little intimidating for a do-it-yourself renovator or rookie interior designer. According to Real Simple, the two rules of thumb for lighting are: 1. Create light sources at different … [Read more...]
Picking A Bike | Bike Safety Checklist
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Bike Safety ChecklistThis post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own.My son's birthday is coming up next month. I had noticed the other day when he was riding his bike that his recent growth spurt shrunk the size of his current bike. What better gift for a summer birthday boy than a new bike? So... we headed to Wal-mart. The first bike I remember from my childhood was a Schwinn. My parents let me pick it out from a local bike shop … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky
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Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) F-Secure Freedome & iPad Mini #Giveaway | ends 6/7 iSODA At Home Soda Maker | #GIVEAWAY | ends 6/5 … [Read more...]
Samsung Dual Door Electric Range #masteryourhome
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Samsung Dual Door Electric Range #masteryourhome The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I have been in love (from afar) with dual door ranges for quite some time. Just the thought of the convenience of being able to cook two separate things at once made me sigh. So when I was offered the chance to try out the Samsung Dual Door … [Read more...]
Purina One 28 Day Challenge | $5 Off Coupon | #ad #spon #PurinaSC
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Purina One 28 Day Challenge This post is sponsored by Lunchbox. All opinions are my own. We recently adopted our Zoey from a local rescue group. Her back story is unclear as she was picked up as a stray, but we knew from the start we wanted to treat her like a princess. It's been a rough road finding the right food to feed her. Apparently because she's our princess she has decided that being a picky eater is okay. That's why when I heard … [Read more...]
Your Favorite WB & DC Kids Shows Now on YouTube
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Your Favorite WB & DC Kids Shows Now on YouTube Compensation provided. All opinions are my own. I have fond memories of some of my favorite childhood cartoons. My kids are now growing up with some of my childhood favorites like Scooby Doo. So when I heard that DCKids & Warner Bros' both have new Youtube channels with some amazing new videos from cartoons like Batman Unlimited, DC Super Friends and Scooby-Doo I was excited to … [Read more...]
Give Your Teens a Gift That Keeps on Giving | SparkGift
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Give Your Teens a Gift That Keeps on Giving | SparkGift Thank you to SparkGift for sponsoring today's conversation. All opinions are my own. It's graduation season and you know several teens or young adults graduation high school / college. I'm in the same boat and I always have the worst time trying to find a gift. Generally I end up giving them money. Then I heard about SparkGift. SparkGift makes it easy for you to give the gift of … [Read more...]
Fun times with free online games for kids
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Fun times with free online games for kids Kids are absolutely obsessed with games, wouldn't you agree? Remember the time when board games were a cherished family activity, reserved for special late night evenings everyone would look forward to? Nowadays, all it takes is an internet connection and the time to kill. It doesn't really surprise me, since practically everyone owns a computer or smartphone and a lot of games are selling for cheap, if … [Read more...]
Feng Shui Your Bedroom In 6 Easy Steps
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Feng Shui Your Bedroom In 6 Easy Steps Just a few years ago feng shui was all the rage, and it seemed like it was affecting everything from architecture to Donald Trump's bank account. While it doesn't have the same collective buzz it used to have, its ancient Chinese principles are just as able to transform a space as ever — including the feeling and energy in your bedroom. If you're interested in sleeping better and experiencing … [Read more...]
