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To celebrate the release of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment’s NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD, they are hosting a Family Movie Night this weekend! To make the night even more fun-filled they have created activity sheets, discussion guides, and games all available at http://www.nightatthemuseummovie.com
Ben Stiller leads an all-star comedy cast, including Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Rebel Wilson and Ricky Gervais, for one final, fun-filled Night at the Museum. This time, Larry Daley (Stiller) and his heroic friends embark on their greatest adventure yet as they travel to London in order to save the magic that brings the museum exhibits to life!
Be sure to click the graphic above to check out a day in the life of the biggest star in Hollywood, Crystal, the Capuchin monkey dubbed as “‘the Angelina Jolie (I’m not sure if legally we can reference her this way) of animal stars” and winner of the Lifetime Diva Achievement Award at the 2015 Pawscars!

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Tomorrow is here! Well, at least the Tomorrowland trailer & poster are here…
From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.
Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.
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TOMORROWLAND opens in theaters everywhere on May 22nd!

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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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If you’re like our house, you’ve fallen in love with the next generation of the Lion King saga….The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar on the Disney Channel. Disney’s Lion Guard comes out on DVD Today, Tuesday, February 23rd, and to celebrate we have some fun downloadable activity sheets & video clips to share with you courtesy of Disney!
The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar – Kion’s First Roar
Beau Black Music Video “Here Comes the Lion Guard”
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With 4 boys and a husband, you better believe we have plenty of super hero fun! But there is always the battle over “the best”. With the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice coming out, the battle is fiercer than ever…and the epic showdown starts with breakfast with the Superman™ Caramel Crunch and Batman™ Chocolate Strawberry cereals from General Mills!
Just because they are my tiny super heroes doesn’t mean I don’t care about what they eat….even super heroes need a good start to the day! Both the Superman cereal and Batman cereal from General Mills have no colors from artificial sources, no artificial flavors & no high fructose corn syrup. I feel good knowing they are a good source of calcium & vitamin D plus have 12g of whole grain (per serving) and only 9g of sugar!
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The morning starts off a little like the movie trailer…small talk while mean mugging one another…
which then leads to an all out battle where each one makes their stand…
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Every year we break out the cute baskets and colorful eggs…take pictures with bunnies and eat lots of jelly beans…but do we teach our children The Story Of Easter? We try to incorporate the true meaning of Easter in with everything else…last year we enjoyed glow in the dark eggs, he has risen stickers and more from Egglo..We buy books to read, & discuss The Story of Easter…Christ’s resurrection…
Easter Sunday marks Jesus’ resurrection.
After Jesus was crucified on the Friday (now known as Good Friday), his body was taken down from the cross, and buried in a cave tomb. The tomb was guarded by Roman Soldiers and an enormous stone was put over the entrance, so that no-one could steal the body.
On the Sunday, Mary Magdalene, followed later by some of Jesus’ disciples visited the tomb and found that the stone had been moved, and that Jesus’ body had gone. Jesus himself was seen that day by Mary and the disciples, and for forty days afterwards by many people. His followers realised that God had raised Jesus from the dead. Christians call this the Resurrection.
The week leading up to Easter is called Holy Week.
Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter Day. It is the first day of Holy Week and celebrates Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Crowds of people came out of the city to greet him, throwing down palm branches on the road.
Anglican and Roman Catholic churches give out small crosses made from palm leaves, as a reminder of Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem and his death on the cross. Some Christians keep these in their homes all year as a symbol of their faith.
Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter Day. On Maundy Thursday Christians remember when Jesus ate the Passover meal with his disciples, breaking bread and drinking wine, which is now known as the Last Supper. Many Christians remember this by sharing bread and wine together in a service called Holy Communion, Eucharist or Mass. It is a reminder that Jesus sacrificed his life for mankind.
At this meal Jesus told his followers that they should love and serve one another. He demonstrated this by washing the feet of the disciples – something a servant would normally do. You can read this story in the Bible in John Ch.13v1-15 . The word maundy comes from the command (mandate) given by Jesus at the Last Supper, that we should love one another. Roman Catholic church services include a ceremony in which the priest washes the feet of 12 people to commemorate Jesus’ washing the feet of his disciples.
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the execution of Jesus by crucifixion. Good Friday is a day of mourning in church. During special Good Friday services Christians remember Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross, and what this means for their faith. In some countries, there are special Good Friday processions, or re-enactments of the Crucifixion.
The main service on Good Friday takes place between midday and 3pm. In many churches it takes the form of a meditation based on the seven last words of Jesus on the cross, with hymns, prayers, and short sermons.
In addition to Easter’s religious significance, it also has a commercial side, as evidenced by the mounds of jelly beans and marshmallow chicks that appear in stores each spring. As with Christmas, over the centuries various folk customs and pagan traditions, including Easter eggs, bunnies, baskets and candy, have become a standard part of this holy holiday.

Top Wedding Flower Trends
There is a lot that needs to be taken into account when it comes to planning your special day. This includes everything from invitations and table seating arrangements to entertainment and the colour of your bridesmaids’ dresses. However, one thing that needs a lot of attention is your wedding artificial flowers. After all, flowers are responsible for creating a joyous and romantic mood.
It can be difficult to know where to start when looking for the best artificial wedding flowers for your big day. Thus, one of the best things to do is take a look at the latest trends to see if something inspires you. This is what we are going to do in this post. Pastel flower arrangements are coming back in fashion. This is because they provide a joyful and warm feeling, and they are linked with elements of luxury and romance. One thing that we have noticed is growing in popularity as the year goes by is wild wedding blooms. To get an idea of what these bouquets and arrangements look like, simply imagining picking something straight from someone else’s garden. The arrangements contain a number of different flowers. This is ideal if you are hosting a quirky and rustic wedding, which is certainly in fashion at the moment. Last but not least, why not go for a taste of romantic luxe with the artificial flowers you choose? This is all about high flower content and romantic blooms, such as orchids and hydrangea, in cream and pastel shades.
How to Choose the Perfect Band for Your Wedding.
Wedding bands are undoubtedly what you are searching for if you have a big wedding on the horizon. There are a lot of things to think about when organizing the big day, but the wedding band has to be pretty high up there. It’s the thing people will most remember about the day and can make all the difference to the atmosphere. But this is probably also your first time trying to book wedding bands. Unless you are a professional events organizer, booking a wedding band might strike you as a rather complicated process, and certainly a pretty big deal. Here are a few things to consider.
What to Consider When Booking Wedding Bands
If you are looking at wedding bands, there are more than a few things which are worth bearing in mind in order to make a wise and educated decision. The entertainment at your wedding is up there with the food in terms of importance. Making the right choice is a make or break decision for your big day. The first thing to bear in mind in your search for wedding bands is whether or not you can make choices from the play list. Most bands should have a fairly comprehensive playlist of songs they can play; this is actually important to check in itself. But after this, you want to make sure that you can customize the line up. A lot of bands might not give you this option – they will simply stick to all the familiar songs they have selected themselves. But to personalize your day and add that extra dimension of quality, it is important to make sure your chosen band will be right for your personal tastes. Some wedding bands will even learn your first dance if it is not in their repertoire to begin with! Another small but important thing to consider is whether the band will provide music between sets. Even band members need to take breaks or stop to have something to eat, but it can be pretty mood killing if this means the venue is suddenly left silent. Some bands will provide music between sets as part of their service and this avoids having to fork out extra for a DJ.
Other things to consider when choosing a wedding band
There is yet more to think about when you are choosing a wedding band. A really important one is to do with all important time considerations. Simply, how long does the band play for? How long can they play for? Band performance times really vary, but a typical wedding evening will usually take the form of a first dance, followed by three sets of 45 minutes or so until midnight. But other bands might offer variations on this theme and this isn’t always strictly true. Consider how long you want the band for and when you want them playing, before you start looking. Another seemingly obvious point when going about choosing live wedding bands is obviously the actual music you are going to hear. Of course, you will have considered what type of band you want playing, and have probably checked out their performance in videos, or even live if you are lucky. But you also need to think about the songs they play. If they have played your favorite song and played it well, then that is great, but they can’t play one song on repeat for over two hours. They also need to have an impressive repertoire that will offer a variety for your guests, young and old, and of varying tastes. This is just a sample of the decisions you need to make in choosing a wedding.

One of the most important things you must address if you want to take back control of your weight and body shape is the food you eat and the exercise you take part in. If you continue to indulge in high fat, salt or sugar foods that are highly processed or artificial in their ingredients, then it’s extremely likely you will gain weight. Though it may be tempting to cruise to the drive-thru rather than prepare yourself a fresh and healthy meal, it’s vital that you can change the way that you eat to sculpt your figure and lose fat. When you eat well you will also improve other aspects of your health too, including the way you feel mentally. The preservatives and flavors that are included in many grocery store food items can encourage mood swings, which could have a bad effect on your confidence and self-worth if you regularly experience a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Exercise is a key contributing factor when it comes to achieving the ideal summer body, but you don’t have to hit the gym 7 days a week to lose weight. Starting off with something basic such as yoga or swimming can be a great way to tone your body and burn calories at the same time, so don’t be afraid to get out there and work up a sweat.
Extra Enhancements
There are several extra enchantments that you might wish to consider to help you achieve the summer body you are dreaming of, from specialized accessories to surgical procedures. First of all, a very popular choice to support women in achieving a smaller waist is a corset trainer – the regular pressure of the corset can really help to cinch in your stomach to create a more hourglass shape, and they’re commonly very inexpensive to purchase too. If you’re looking for something a little more permanent, then researching for a respected breast augmentation specialist to talk through some options with you might be the best idea. There are also procedures such as liposuction that can help to remove fat and create a more slender appearance.
Prepping your summer body has never been so simple when you can utilize the tips detailed above!

#1: Not all dreams are impossible
Okay, so there will be those dreams that are pretty much unachievable. If you have ever wanted to marry a prince, ride on a unicorn, or fly to the moon, then you might never get the opportunity. This is especially true if you are still holding out on the hope that unicorns might be true! However, not all dreams are pipe dreams. If there are places in the world that you are desperate to visit, you should start making an effort to save your money. If you have ever wanted to master a musical instrument, you could hire a tutor or take an online course akin to Piano in 21 Days. And if you have ever wanted to become famous, perhaps now is the time to get started, perhaps by beginning that book you have always wanted to write, or taking acting classes, or whatever else it will take to get you noticed.
So, think about your dreams. If they are achievable, start to make them happen, in whatever way necessary.
#2: You aren’t getting any younger
Sorry, but it’s true. You aren’t getting any younger, and if you continue to hold off on following your dreams, you might one day be unable to achieve them, especially if you have fallen prey to certain age-related health issues. So, while you still have your health on your side, and while you still have the capacity to work on making your dreams a reality, start to make a plan now. You might only regret it if you don’t, especially when you’re past retirement age and looking back on a life with dreams unfulfilled.
#3: You will enjoy life on a greater level
Let’s face it; life can sometimes be a chore. We go to work, pay the bills, manage our households, and take care of the needs of others. Entire weeks and months can go by without much thought towards making ourselves happier. But as we only have one life (open to debate), we should make more of an effort to pursue those dreams that could help us enjoy life more. Even when we’re in the planning stages, our mundane routines will become less intolerable when we have something to look forward to. And when we do get to live out our dreams, we will start to enjoy life on a greater level, whether we’re living the life of a movie star, relaxing on a sun-soaked beach, or (and if they do actually exist) riding on the back of a flying unicorn!
So, don’t put off following your dreams forever. Do what you need to do to turn them into a reality, as you will be proud of yourself once you do.
Take care, and thanks for reading!