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From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.
“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world.
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Whenever you’re working out, it’s important to be mindful of what’s around you. There can be plenty of dangers and none of them you would want ending up in a hospital, having to rely on Jonathan Rosenfeld for help. Being aware of what’s around you can help accidents from happening. So if you’re doing a group run out in public, be sure to watch any roads or public pathways you cross and ensure you’re wary of those running around you, to make sure you don’t bump into anyone whilst running. Exercising in a gym environment can also have their own dangers so just be aware of who is doing what and making sure you’re giving everyone enough space to workout themselves. These conscious efforts you make can really help to stop you from getting yourself into an accident.
Use Weights Carefully
Weights are great for putting your body through its paces, and it’s important that when using weights, you’re taking care in how you lift them and where you place them down. Think about how heavy they are, and so if you’re not in control of them, you’ll want to start off with a lighter weight that is more manageable. Otherwise, you could end up causing an injury if you drop it by accident and it lands on your foot or the foot of someone else! Always have a rule of putting your weights away when you’re done with them and try to keep to your own space, making sure to have plenty of space around you to avoid any accidents.
Don’t Over Exert Yourself
We all like to challenge ourselves in life, and when it comes to exercising, we may end up pushing ourselves a little too far out of our comfort zone to the point of injury. Over exerting yourself can be dangerous, so it’s important to know your limits and when you’re pushing yourself too far. It’s never going to end well and pushing yourself to a level that you’re not yet comfortable with is only going to damage your body. Try to maintain a level of comfort whenever you’re exercising and only move up a level when your body is ready.

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I have said it many times that I love natural products especially when it comes to beauty products. Natural products are so much better for your skin which is why I love them. While I find that natural products are sometimes a little more expensive, b•leve is an affordable option.
As you can see the b-leve product line includes hair care, bath and body, and skin care. I was sent a package that included 3 products from their line to try out for my use and review.
b•passionate body wash: b•passionate body wash gently cleanses and moisturizes the skin with natural Oleosome technology. This revolutionary encapsulated moisture bead technology provides rich, energizing lather with gentle moisturization and a delicate floral scent. • contains extract of safflower oil, glycerin & vitamin E – nourishes & conditions skin
• paraben-free • non-irritating & hypoallergenic
b•colorful shampoo: b•colorful shampoo for color treated hair is a rich moisturizing formulation that contains natural extracts of sunflower and white tea. Cationic chemistry, the leading technology in performance hair care, specifically targets damaged areas along the hair shaft and at the ends. This advanced precision formula does not require the use of high levels of silicones. • contains sunflower extract – for protection against color fading & UV damage • contains white tea extract – for gloss, strength & long lasting shine
• paraben-free • antioxidant & vitamin rich
b•tranquil body lotion: b•tranquil body lotion provides long-lasting moisturization with a soothing, spa-like scent. Oleofirm™, a groundbreaking moisturization technology, is derived from tiny microseeds that release moisture both during application and as the day goes on. • restores skin’s moisture & balance • natural extract of goji berry – provides a fortifying, antioxident moisturization • paraben-free
• non-irritating & hypoallergenic
Each product has a wonderful scent! My favorite is the b•passionate! The scents are all light and not overwhelming. The shampoo is thicker than your normal shampoo, and lathers up nice. My hair looks and feels healthy, it’s shiny and doesn’t turn dull during my day, & I haven’t noticed any fading while using this shampoo. I really liked how the body wash has little beads of moisturizer in it. I love how they burst open when I use the wash. Plus, the body wash doesn’t dry my skin, which some body washes I’ve used tend to do.
If your looking for great natural skin care & hair care, this is an affordable option for you.
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While visiting LA a few weeks ago, I lived the dream and did so many things that I never imagined doing in my life…one of them included a visit to Disney Toon Studios for the screening the new Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast…I’ve loved Tinkerbell since I was little, and yes my boys even buy me Tinkerbell birthday cakes, so I was thrilled to find out we would be interviewing several of the people behind the film.
Later that weekend we returned to DisneyToon Studios to speak with Director – Steve Loter (right) and Producer – Makul Wigert (left)…
While it was Makul’s first Tinkerbell movie, Steve worked on Tinkerbell and the Secret of the Wings…one of my faves!
You might be surprised that the movie that you see now is the same as it was in Steve’s pitch. He knew exactly how he wanted the movie from beginning to the end. It was inspired by his daughter…
My daughter loves one thing above all else, very large dogs, and our neighborhood just has a ton of dogs. So she’ll see a neighbor walking a dog down the street and she’ll run up to the dog and she’ll throw her arms the dog in a big loving hug. And it showed me something you know once the fear subsided, something very important that my daughter has a huge open heart. So I had to sit her down and we had to talk about this encounter we just had with the dog. And she would say, “Well all animals are my friends. Why wouldn’t they be? In fact, the bigger they are the bigger the love they have to give.” And I thought that’s the story. That’s the story. Fawn, the animal town fairy. Loves animals unconditionally. She takes care of animals and she encounters a creature that can be perceived of as a monster and her open heart’s gonna’ be put to the test.
This was a message that he wanted for Fawn, & his daughter to learn to.
It’s beautiful to think with an open heart. To see the world through that prison, through that perspective a wonderful thing, but you also have to think with your head. You need the balance to have a happy life.
Though the film was initially inspired by his daughter, it became so much more..Fawn and her became infused..he used his daughters mannerisms many times for Fawn. But she was also used as inspiration for Calista the bunny..the one that refuses to hop and wants to strut instead. But his daughter isn’t the only one from his family he used for insperation…he used himself for Nyx the Scout Fairy…
Because that’s the helicopter parent that I am.
And the ending, which I’m not giving away, was taken from a moment they’ve had with their dog.
Back to Nyx and the Scout Fairies..they are a new character that was started when Steve was at his daughters gymnastics meet and the girls said..
“We heard you’re working on a fairy movie…Can you make fairies like us? We’re physical. We run, we jump. We, we do all these things. There’s no fairies like us in the movie. Can you make fairies like us?”
So they did just that, the Scout Fairies are very athletic and physical, they even reference par core.
When casting for the movie, they knew right off they wanted Ginnifer Goodwin for the voice of Fawn.
We loved Ginnifer Goodwin and her voice, we knew she was going to be Fawn.
But they needed someone who could contrast the joyful bubbly nature of Fawn,
Then they discovered Rosario for Nyx.
I personally hope we see more of Nyx and hope we get to see further into some the other fairies world. Creating the Neverbeast who is 6′ with fur was quite a challenge so it might be a while till we see another fairies movie on the drawing board.
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Sci-fi nerds and comic geeks get ready for this years Comicpalooza, The Texas International Comic Con is heading to Houston, Texas May 23-26th and We’ve got the incite on everything awesome they are bringing with them!
This year the guest line up is sure to blow any fan away with talent including Rose McGowan, Bret Hart, Lou Ferrigno (shut the front door!), Billy Dee Williams (EEKK) and Michael Golden just to name a few. Plus attendees will get the chance to take photos with guests, grab a few autographs, see some amazing cos-players and check out hundreds of vendors! Enter through the widget below. Giveaway open to TX residents 18+. Ends May 16th. Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links with fund the Mom of 4 Boys blog. Comicpalooza is providing tickets for giveaway. Mom of 4 Boys is not responsible for prize delivery. Please see our disclosure policy for more information.