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Since the dawn of time, Minions have served (and accidentally eliminated) history’s most despicable villains. After their latest explosive mistake leaves them without an evil leader, the Minions fall into a deep depression. With the tribe on the brink of collapse, three unlikely heroes – Kevin, Stuart, and Bob – embark on a journey to find a new big boss. When their quest leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill, our three heroes must face their biggest challenge yet: saving all of Minionkind…from annihilation.
The boys absolutely LOVED the Despicable Me movies…so I knew they would like the Minions movie. They’ve actually been asking when it comes out…and it’s been all my little one has watched for the past week! No really, like 2-3 times a day.
The movie opens at the dawn of time and the birth of the minions’. Then whisks us through their history and all the screw ups with various villains throughout the ages. After traveling through the centuries, the movie settles down in the late 1960s where we meet Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock). You can expect plenty of pop culture references, lots of explosions and a great soundtrack with classic tracks from The Beatles, The Doors & The Rolling Stones. The Minions get plenty of song-and-dance numbers to these classics.
I’m not much into slapstick, which is prob why these movies aren’t on my top 10 fave list. Because of the Minions…well, language & communication skill, just like in the Despicable Me movies expect a lot of slap stick comedy. Now my husband and the boys love slap stick and the movie had them laughing over and over. Overall I thought it was entertaining and had it’s funny moments…And I know my kiddos would agree with me.
Extras:
Three new MINIONS mini movies
Cro-Minion
Competition
Blinky Nelson Unpacified
Behind The Goggles – segment takes you to the history and the evolution of these characters with writer Brian Lynch discussing how much he had always wanted to incorporate Comic-Con-eque elements into the story with the VillainCon idea.
Boss Office – it’s more of Illumination’s Chris Meledandri discussing the origin of the company and the talents involved.
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We love all of the colorful rainbow and green recipes and crafts that come around during St. Patrick’s Day. This Rainbow Mobile (or Windsock) craft from The Neighborhood Moms is a super easy (and cheap!) craft that you can do with the kids. Hang it up inside or out and spread a bit of the St. Patty cheer! Click here for the instructions!
Be sure to also visit our other 12 Days of St. Patrick’s Day posts below!

Something that everyone needs is a good pair of shoes, or kicks as my boys say. For as long as I can remember I tend to buy the same brand over and over, Skechers. They have come out with so many innovative styles over the years…and colors that will please anyone. I was recently able to work with Skechers to try out their line of Women’s Equalizers! Skechers Equalizer are a Skech-Knit Mesh one piece upper in a lace up sporty athletic training sneaker with Gel Infused Memory Foam insoles. It’s like a cloud for your feet! I have worn them for a while now, and I love the Skech-Knit Mesh, it really allows your feet to breath in this south Texas heat, whether I’m running errands, or just running. The Gel Infused Memory Foam insoles keep my feet comfy all day. As I mentioned earlier, they have an array of colors with this shoe as well, I choose the Oasis, which I love, but is not like me at all, I usually choose a pink…they have a pink/navy & pink/black, but for some reason the blue/purple called my name! While they have kept me great company this summer, I think they would make a great Back to School shoe as well, there is a color for every outfit, and it will keep you or your grown kiddos going all day at school..I remember how much walking I did around campus my freshman year..it was killer on my feet, I would have loved to have these Skechers back then (lets just say it was a few years ago). The Equalizers are not the only memory foam shoe they have, you should check out their full line and see for yourself! Plus check out their full line for the kiddos, like twinkle toes, skech-air, & z-strap…you know they need new “kicks” too! Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links with fund the Mom of 4 Boys blog. All opinions seen in this publication are those of the writer and may differ from your own. Momof-3boys.com received compensation as a condition of this publication. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions or to have your product featured on Mom of 4 Boys, email Becky at fryrebecca3@gmail.com..

Summer time, the time for lots of fun in the sun. We usually slather on the sunscreen, but do you wear sun glasses..what about your kids? When it comes to protecting your eyes, do you know all the facts? If your like most chances are the answer is NO! Below you will find some facts, what to look for when buying sunglasses, advice on what to do to protect your child’s eyes & 5 Hot Sunglasses for you and your child!
UV radiation endangers an unprotected eye in ways that can lead to vision impairment. Just small amounts of intense UV exposure can cause short-term problems, ranging from irritating to overtly painful. The following symptoms may indicate over-exposure to UV.
Bloodshot Eyes
Swollen Eyes
Hyper-Sensitivity To Light
Infants & Children get 3X the annual adult dose of UV radiation and their eyes are more vulnerable. About 25% of an individuals lifetime exposure to UV radiation happens before the age of 18! If you notice any of the following your child should be taken in for evaluation by their Dr.:
Red Eyes – Skin around the eyes is red and appears to be sunburned
Extreme Sensitivity to light – constantly tearing
Disrupted Sleep – Feeling that eyes are burning, itching, or scratchy
Severe eye pain & spasims of the eye or eye lid
Why is UV eye protection SO important? Over time, the cumulative effects of sunlight can lead to eye diseases and conditions later in life. While some damage can be reversed through surgery, other conditions, like cataracts and macular degeneration, may result in permanent vision loss. It is never too early or too soon to protect your children’s eyes from UV exposure. Now that you know what to look for, what can you do to help your little one and yourself?
Limit outdoor time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the UV radiation is strongest. Sometimes this isn’t an option and thats when a good pair of UVA/UBV Sunglasses come into play!
Have your child wear their UVA/UVB Sunglasses anytime they are outside, sunny or cloudy, the UV rays still come through on cloudy days!
Now you’re probably wondering what to look for when buying sunglasses, you don’t want to waste your money on something that isn’t going to help, right?!
Look for the UVA/UVB Sticker
Shop a credible source, chances are those vendors in the middle of the mall or the sidewalk don’t have true UV protection.
Make sure they are comfortable…you wont wear something that isn’t comfortable, neither will your child!
I LOVE my sunglasses, I love different styles and tints. One of my favorites is the Vestry Sunglasses from Nicole Miller, which I’m sure you’ve seen me sporting in many of my instagram photos! This year I have discovered SUM Company…the glasses are super cool and allow me to have the eye protection I need and the style I crave! I can change the look from solid black to a cool tortoise shell in just a few seconds. 5 Sunglasses You’ll Love:
Okay, you found some great sun glasses your child will love..now, how do I get them to wear them?
Routine, Routine, Routine! Every time you head outdoors put them on, make sure they see you put yours on. Once they feel the difference from direct sun to the sunglasses they will more than likely catch on and leave them on. Don’t be fooled by price! Expensive does not mean better! Plastic sunglasses are inexpensive and come in many colors and styles. Also look for Polycarbonate lenses if your child is rough or into sports they are more able to withstand rough play. Look through the sunglasses before you buy them..see if they distort what your child is looking at, I know I wouldn’t want to walk around in a distorted world! We used Baby BanZ & KidZ BanZ when little man was smaller, because they have a comfortable strap to hold them on his face. Now that he is a little older he loves his stylin sporty Foster Grants. I love the wrap around style so I know it protects his eyes from all angles.
5 Sunglasses Your Child Will Love:
Frequent sunglass use comes with practice. Reinforcing healthy behaviors by making your kids routinely wear sunglasses will help to get them in the habit of protecting their eyes. Set an example by always remembering to wear your own shades.
How often do you or your children wear sunglasses?

I’m not much of a coffee drinker, although I do love stopping and grabbing a frappuccino from the local coffee shop. I just don’t do well with hot beverages…I can’t even drink hot cocoa..its more like warm cocoa for me. My husband however loves his coffee. He doesn’t make it at home often though because he’s usually running out the door and doesn’t want to mess with it.
We’ve had a few Ninja products in our kitchen that we love, so when I heard they were coming out with a Coffee Bar I just had to check it out! Ninja is transforming the way we brew coffee with the Ninja Coffee Bar. Ninja completely reinvented traditional drip coffee makers by designing a machine to unlock coffee’s full flavor potential and provide smooth, rich and well-balanced coffee in the size and style that you want. We both like that you can choose just a cup, a travel mug, a half or whole carafe, & a variety of brew styles.
Choose from:
Classic or Rich Hot Coffee – Our Classic Brew delivers smooth rich, balanced flavor from your favorite coffee. Want to take it up a notch? Rich Brew is richer than Classic for a more intense flavor that really stands up to extra milk and flavorings.
Refreshing Over Ice Brew – Over Ice Brew dials up the richness even further by increasing the coffee concentration to compensate for melting ice, so it won’t taste watered down. Refreshing, huh?
Specialty Brew – Specialty Brew creates our highest concentration of coffee. It’s a coffee extract that, like espresso, you can use to create coffeehouse-style hot and cold layered beverages—right in your own home. You’ll impress even yourself!
The Ninja Coffee Bar is simple for everyday consumer use…no barista needed! It’s Thermal Flavor Extraction technology uses automated controls for Temperature Calibration, Pre-Infusion, and Even Coffee Saturation which unlocks your coffee’s full flavor potential with every brew! The Auto-iQ One Touch Intelligence lets you select the size of your cup, your brew type, and then the Ninja Coffee Bar­­ automatically adjusts for the correct amount of water use.
Features of the Ninja Coffee Bar include:
Easy-Fill Brew Basket – Slide out to quickly and easily fill with your favorite coffee grounds or fully remove for effortless cleaning.
Removable Water Reservoir with Auto-Metering – No need to measure or constantly refill.
Drip Stop – Stops the flow of coffee from the brew basket, allowing you to pour a cup mid-brew.
Multi-Serve Cup Platform – Easily pulls down so you can brew directly into your favorite mug or cup.
Programmable Delay Brew – Pre-set to brew automatically up to 24 hours in advance in any size.
Intelligent Clean Cycle Indicator – Alerts you when your brewer senses that it needs to be cleaned.
Ninja Easy Frother™ – Transform milk into rich creamy foam for your favorite indulgent specialty beverage.
Various models:
Glass Carafe – 43 oz. glass carafe with no drip ergonomics; included with Precise Temp Warming Plate.
Stainless Carafe – Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Carafe keeps your coffee hot for hours, ideal for entertaining; not including Intelligent Warming Plate.
The box also contained a recipe book with 100 tempting coffeehouse-style recipes. We tried Rich, Classic & Cold brews so far…we both love! He’s set the timer for the travel mug so he can just grab and go. I love the option to cold brew! I don’t get to go to the coffee house often, so to be able to have a cold cup whenever I crave has been nice. The only thing I haven’t tried is the specialty…This Marshmallow Mint Latte is on my Holiday to-try list!
Marshmallow Mint Latte
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