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On a tiny exotic island, an outgoing parrot and his quirky animal companions befriend a marooned Robinson Crusoe. When their harmonious lives are disrupted by two savage cats, they discover the true power of friendship against all odds.
From the over-exuberant parrot Mak to the snack-obsessed tapir Rosie, from the persnickety echidna Epi to the acrobatic pangolin Pango, from the ditzy goat Scrubby to the commonsensical kingfisher Kiki and the always-cool chameleon Carmello, things are larger-than-life on a tropical isle that is pure wild animal paradise. Then Robinson Crusoe, a marooned human, arrives in the midst of a furious storm, and their lives are forever changed by this bewildering new “creature.” No matter their differences, castaway human and quirky animals embark on a hilarious new adventure, building the island’s first tree-house and surviving together. But when two conniving members of the animal kingdom — the savage cats Mal & May – pounce into a battle for control of the island, Crusoe and his animal posse must uncover the true power of friendship against all odds (even savage cats).
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*You can learn more about the adorable & very endangered PANGOLIN in this article I wrote earlier this year.
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So if you’ve been pregnant or are pregnant, you know the seat belt struggle…yea the one where you’re constantly redirecting the seatbelt off of your enormous baby tummy…I was actually in an accident when was just a month or two pregnant with my second baby and was terrified that something would happen to him…thankfully he was fine.
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There are all sorts of different chronic issues that people can struggle with, which can lie at the heart of low energy levels, lack of confidence, and a lack of motivation.
If you have a hearing issue, for example, you may feel less capable in social scenarios, and more inclined to withdraw and stay home by yourself. In this kind of situation, consulting with a professional audiologist might help to address your issue and could leave you significantly more confident and motivated as a result.
Other causes of low energy and fatigue include chronic disease, vitamin deficiencies, poor sleep, and more.
Whenever you can, take steps to deal with chronic issues that may be at the root of your low energy and motivation.
Set yourself ambitious goals that inspire you, and put things in the context of a greater purpose
It’s no wonder that you would feel unmotivated, and lacking in energy, if you had pretty much nothing to look forward to on a given day, and no greater sense of meaning or purpose to your job, or to whatever else that you might be doing in your life.
It’s important to set yourself ambitious goals that inspire you, and to also put things in the context of a greater purpose or meaning.
History is full of stories of people who have prevailed against extreme odds, and dealt with unbelievably difficult circumstances because they had something meaningful to motivate them. It’s essential for you to find your own meaning.
Keep a written log, or record, of the things that seem to boost your energy, and the things that seem to reduce it
Here’s a good practical exercise that can help you to get to the bottom of any energy issues you might be experiencing, and that can help to give you some insight in how to boost your energy as well:
Keep a written log, or record, of the things that seem to boost your energy or diminish it. Update this log every day. Keep the entries brief, but be consistent.
For example; do notice that on a particular day you feel especially tired and lethargic after eating a certain meal? Record it in your log. Maybe later that evening you feel motivated after hearing a certain song? Put it in your log.
Over time, this exercise can help you identify a good number of things to avoid, and others to pursue, in different contexts.

This week marks the end of my post for the #McFarlandUSAEvent I attended in LA a few weeks ago. This week I get to share a few posts for Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast! Before I get to the review, which i’ll have for you tomorrow, I’m going to share my interview with Ginnifer Goodwin, who plays Fawn thee animal fairy.
Now don’t kill me…but I’m going to admit I’m prob the only one on planet earth who didn’t know who she was. I don’t watch any of the shows she’s been on, so I had to do my research before attending the interview. Before we get to the questions, let me say that her pictures do nothing for her, she is strikingly beautiful, and very down to earth. Even though she has already given birth, she still has a glow about her that’s very alluring.
As you know from my other posts about it, I love Tinkerbell, so to get to meet one of the voices behind it was exhilarating.
Q: Do you share any traits with Fawn?
I think I’m always sort of cast for myself , but I think that, I’ve almost only been, yes, cast for the characters that I naturally exhibit. I think optimism and, faith and hope and, love of life. Love of others. I think that Fawn and I are both animated in the same way as it were.
I do think
that I’m certainly cast for being me, absolutely.
Q: Is that your first figure/doll?
I hadn’t thought of that, yes, I think it is
Q: Being that you were pregnant did that help with the emotional levels?
Yeah. Just call me in for like any job that requires crying. I’ve never had a problem being overly emotional. I think that we all sort of I don’t know. I think a lot of actors we’re just sort of like freaks who really conveniently found outlets. I don’t know what I would do if I weren’t an actor because I am such a crybaby. I would just be like that weird cat lady that always crying, but instead I found a career that totally gives me an outlet. Being pregnant was like a whole other level of crying on cue.
She was told by her dr. during her pregnancy that she needed to get off her feet…but that didn’t stop her, Disney made up a bed for her to come in and record on!
I was told by my Doctor I had to get off my feet and they offered to postpone recording but I really wanted to do it so they were like Oh, we got something great. We got something great. And I’m OK. And we go in a Recording Booth and they’ve set me up in a bed in the Recording Booth and it’s covered in like Disney Stuffed Animals. And I got to record from the — the lying down with Disney Stuffed Animals for a couple of sessions and that was so good.
Q: Having a child now – do you think it changes the roles that you take?
I don’t know. Well, ironically I feel like after “Once Upon a Time” I think I need something a little more adult for my own creative satisfaction. Ironically maybe it’s kinda done the opposite where I feel like I have so much imagination in my life now. Because I’m with this youthful creature 24/7, I think that though I will want to for sure take jobs that will make him happy and proud like this one I think will.
Like the rest of the trip this was another amazing experience. A truly genuine and gracious person, I can’t wait to see what else she does..and oh, catch up on what she’s already done!
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Talk about a moving and emotional story! I’m still fortunate enough to have my mother with me; this book is just a heart breaker. I read this book in two sittings, captured by Lois’ honesty and vulnerability and the sincerity of her desire to understand her mother as well as herself as her mother’s daughter. Lois opens her heart and provides the reader a view inside the strong emotions accompanying her journey through her mothers bout with breast cancer. It is hard to read the book without feeling her pain and traveling along with her on her journey to peace. Such a wonderful, candid record of the need for love between mother and daughter. Reading the book will help many, many daughters when their time comes to say good-bye. By having the courage to record her feelings and then artistically pull them together into The Last Violet, Lois has opened a door to the heart for all daughters. This book also brings us daughters reminders that we can’t live our mother’s lives for them. They must make the decision on whether to fight for their lives and continue living or withdrew from life altogether and consign themselves to die. Her understanding of herself and at her mother’s decision not to fight her cancer makes us all realize how precious life is and why we must hold to it if our natures allowed us to. Lois has offered a Mom of 3 Boys Follower the chance to win this beautiful book!! This giveaway is open to residents in US; 18+. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm before a forfeit is assumed. Giveaway is part of the MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY which runs May 1, 2012 – May 12, 2012 @ 11:59PM (EST).
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We hope you are enjoying all of our delicious Easter recipes and fun Easter crafts we have been sharing with you! Please continue to stop back every day so you don’t miss out on all 12 days of Easter Fun!
Today Dawn at Blogging Mom of 4 has shared her DIY Easter Egg Bath Bomb Recipe with us! This Bath Bomb Recipe is fun to make and you’ll have weeks worth of amazing baths! Fill with your favorite essential oils and melt your stress away!
Head on over to Blogging Mom of 4 and find out how to make these yourself! Also, don’t forget to check out all of the other 12 Days of Easter goodies below!