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Have you ever had just one of those days when something you’ve been planning for months has all gone awry…but in the end it exactly what you needed? Yea that pretty much sums up most of my days, but it also sums up the new Disney Channel Original Movie that airs tonight, Bad Hair Day.
The movie starts out with Laura Marano (Monica) a high school tech-whiz whose prom day shifts into an anything but typical day & Leigh_Allyn Baker (Liz) who plays a suspended cop posing as a detective posing as a FBI agent.
Monica (Laura Marano) wakes up after weeks of planing for prom, with, of all things, a #BadHairDay! Things just seem to get worse and worse for her as the day progresses.
She begins to retrace her steps from the night before and realizes that all the hair products she used to create different hair styles for her online poll, have side effects when used together, causing her to have a terribly #BadHairDay. She’s in need of a ride to get around town to “fix” what has gone wrong, but doesn’t have a clue where to get one? When a stranger comes knocking on her door, Liz, is looking for a particular jewelry piece that Monica just happened to purchase for prom, they have to work together for each of them to get what they want.
But nothing goes as planned, there are many twists and turns that leave you laughing out loud. It’s a lighthearted comedy, true to Disney Channel, that the whole family can enjoy together. Leigh-Allyn mentions in her interview, It was really important for her and Disney Channel to be funny, yet pull at the audiences heart-strings and give a really good, unique and empowering message..you will see…mission accomplished!
I mentioned having something for everyone…#BadHairDay has car chases and action the boys will love, as well as the sappy, pull at your heart-strings stuff, & plenty of girl power the girls will enjoy..
Overall I really enjoyed the movie, I laughed…and may have cried a little..I hope you tune in tonight to catch-all the fun and adventure.
Be sure to tune into Disney Channel tonight, Friday, February 13th at 8/7c!
Tweet along with the hashtag #BadHairDay while watching!
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They’re back in an all new adventure! Yes, Alvin, Simon & Theodore are at it again in 20th Century Fox’s upcoming movie Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip. Growing up with the Chipmunks specials, it was so much fun to watch my boys enjoy the new generation of The Chipmunks! You should hear them cracking up at all the antics. I can’t wait to see what The Chipmunks get into in The Road Chip!
Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip
Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami…and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother.
Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip is in theaters December 18th
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Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Silicone baking products have become my new obsession! So I was excited to try out Baker’s Mat Silicone Baking Mat! The Baker’s Mat Silicone Baking Mat is a premium silicone baking mat that you can safely use in your oven or freezer and never have to use parchment paper again. This mat gives your baking sheet a non-stick surface to cook or freeze sticky or delicate food — even the stickiest candy like caramel will not adhere to the mat. Benefit of Cooking with a Silicone Baking Mat – Withstands temperatures from -40°F to 480°F (-40°C to 249°C) – Easily cleaned with soap and water We have used this mat several times and have had nothing stick! I baked several batches of cookies, using the mat over and over, without wiping it in between dough placement…and hubby has used it for baked bbq chicken and he let it set all weekend (don’t ask) and it still came off with the wipe of the sponge! NO FUSS CLEAN UP! I love that! I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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Many people suffer from a lack of confidence. And the lack of self-esteem can have many detrimental effects on your life. Whether it comes from experience is that you’ve had in the past, or just negative thoughts that you have about yourself, they should be ways in which you can improve your self-esteem and confidence, to prevent feeling low and have any issues with your mental health. Negative thoughts, lead to negative thinking, and this is a vicious cycle that can cause you distress. At the end of the day, you need to take care of yourself, as you can’t pour from an empty cup. If your self-esteem issues come from other peoples Opinions and actions, then the first thing to do is to prevent the person or people having any power over your thoughts. A lot of this is easier said than done, but if you work hard, and boost your own confidence you should feel much better in no time.
Improve in your education and knowledge can give you a sense of confidence and a sense of self-esteem that not many other things can produce. If you have a specific reason for going back to school, or just learning a new craft, then, of course, you will need to work hard at it. But many people take up courses, read things on the blog, and come up with new ways of doing things, just so they can add to their skill set. Learning new things when it comes to your workplace as well can give you a little bit of knowledge that will help you gain an advantage, And maybe even that promotion over time. This can be a huge boost in confidence and even if the promotion doesn’t happen then you may feel the benefits from just knowing how to do your job very effectively. It isn’t always just about the actual knowledge that you learn, but the process of learning new things can actually give you a sense of achievement that you can’t find elsewhere.
Exercise
Feeling fit and healthy and doing plenty of exercises is a great way to boost your confidence, making sure that you are strong and preventing illnesses is going to of course give you the benefit of health, and this can also in 10 boost your confidence. Exercise also has a wonderful side-effect of helping you tone up and feel great physically. This means that close fit you well, and you are at your best. Well, it’s not all about looks, many people feel much better when they are at peak physical health. Endorphins can also give you a wonderful sense of well-being and this has also been reported to improve somebody’s overall mindset. With exercise you usually end up meeting other people, and making connections, this social interaction is also something that can help us feel more confident and happy about ourselves.
Positive Interactions
Positive interactions with other people are highly regarded as one of the main things that can help our mental health. We are social creatures and this only help serve our overall confidence and positive outlook on life. So going for a coffee with a friend isn’t a waste of time, it’s also a wonderful way to connect and end up with some amazing friendships. With friendship comes positive interaction, and as long as these people are positive and complimentary to your life then you will be on the right track. There is a scientific side to this thought process, and your brain really helps you to feel great when you are having plenty of interaction and positive activity.
Whether it’s just getting ready and getting on with your day that you struggle with, or whether you receive the trophy in your chosen sport hobby, there are plenty of opportunities to achieve great things. This could mean that you gain praise from others and a sense of well-being and achievement that will ultimately give you some more self-esteem and boosting your confidence. Lining up those certificates, medals, or even just words of praise can help you feel good about yourself and your achievements. Hard work always pays off in the end as we know, and put in some hard work and effort in and seeing the results of that are wonderful ways to boost your self. If you don’t have any goals right now, then it might be a good idea to try working out what you can do and set yourself some goals. Having goals and achieving them can boost your self-esteem and confidence no end.
Comfort Zone
Going out of your comfort zone and doing something that you wouldn’t normally it is a terrifying prospect to most of us. There may be something that you want to do but you are too scared, so this is where going out of your comfort zone comes into play. There is a saying that a comfort zone is a wonderful place but nothing ever goes there, and if you want to grow your self-esteem and then you do have to go outside of your comfort zone and do things that you might not want to. Eventually though these things or pay off and you end up with growth and a feeling of wellness that is unparalleled. you may feel as though taking up a new sport, walking into a restaurant on your own, or even just going for a run is too far out of your comfort zone, but it has been proven that pushing yourself towards your goals, is a wonderful thing, providing that you are sensible, and it will benefit you in the long run. People that you admire for doing great things just took one step in the right direction out of their comfort zone, and you can do the same thing too.
So at the end of the day, whatever the reason for your low self-confidence remember that you are amazing and that you are capable of many great things. Whether it’s taking on a new challenge, going back to school, or even just doing something that scares you.

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In celebration of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR opening, I wanted to share an amazing video highlighting the female stars in the film including Scarlett Johansson (“Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow”), Emily VanCamp (“Sharon Carter / Agent 13”), and Elizabeth Olsen (“Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch”)!
Marvel’s Captain America Civil War finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in twocamps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR is now playing in theatres everywhere! I promise that this is a movie that the whole family will love – and make sure you sit through the entire end credits!
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