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The third installment of the blockbuster Divergent series franchise, ALLEGIANT takes Tris and Four into a new world, far more dangerous than ever before.
After the earth-shattering revelations of INSURGENT, Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.
The Divergent Series: Allegiant – In Theaters March 18, 2016
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Exercise is hard work, but it shouldn’t feel like a punishment. If going on a run before work at 6 am in the rain or hitting the gym feels like torture then it’s simply- don’t do it. Find something you do enjoy and go for that instead. You could try dancing, go swimming, go on bike rides or long hikes in nature with your dog. You could go ice skating, or to a kettlebell swing class- the options are endless. Exercise should feel good for the body and mind, there should be an element of fun and enjoyment there as this is what will motivate you to keep it up long term. If your current exercise regime doesn’t spark any joy in you then switch up your activities and try something else instead. Your frame of mind should be ‘I exercise because I care for my body and health’ not, ‘I exercise and put up with it because I have to’. Switch up your way of thinking and find activities to suit.
Get into cooking
Learning how to cook and getting pleasure from creating your own meals is one of the best things any of us can do. We all have to eat, and if you see preparing your food as a chore it’s always going to be easy to call in takeout or eat convenience foods that are bad for the wallet as well as the waistline. Self-care involves nourishing your body with the right foods, and if you cook from scratch is much easier to get the good stuff into your diet. You know exactly what your meals contain and can limit salt, sugar and fat. If you know how to cook well, everything will be flavourful and delicious without these unhealthy additives- get used to using herbs and spices instead. Cooking can be a relaxing activity, and feeding yourself well is one of the best ways to care for yourself. Start with simple recipes and work your way up as your understanding grows. Sites like Pinterest are full of ideas, or you could purchase a recipe subscription box to get you started. These come with simple instructions and all of the ingredients you need to make recipes you’ve selected.
Indulge carefully
We all need a little indulgence at times, to let our hair down and just enjoy life. Whether it’s having a bottle of wine at a party or tucking into a big slice of chocolate cake or sleeping in all day on Sunday and not getting out of bed. But it’s important to do these things carefully, as it’s where the line between self-care and self destruct can be a little less clear. If you only indulge from time to time, you really enjoy it when you give yourself the opportunity. Do it all the time and you can damage your health, it becomes part of everyday life and stops becoming enjoyable. Do give yourself a break now and again, we all deserve time off and some guilt-free indulgences. But get back to living your normal happy, healthy life afterwards.
How do you practice self-care, and do you ever sometimes do things that could possibly toe the line of self destruct?

As LeapFrog continues the pursuit of making reading an activity that every child and family can enjoy, they are hosting the 20/20 Reading Challenge in honor of National Reading Month this March. LeapFrog is hosting a campaign to encourage families to take a pledge to read for at least 20 minutes per day with their kids. As I’m sure you are aware, an early introduction to reading is an important part of a child’s development.
In fact, kids who are read to at home have a substantial academic advantage. These advantages last throughout a child’s academic career. Studies have shown that:
Twenty-six percent of children who were read to three or four times in the last week by a family member recognized all letters of the alphabet. This is compared to 14 percent of children who were read to less frequently.
According to NCES, only 53 percent of children ages three to five were read to daily by a family member. Children in families with incomes below the poverty line are less likely to be read to aloud every day than are children in families with incomes at or above poverty.
The NCES also reported that children who were read to frequently are also more likely to:
Count to 20 or higher than those who were not (60% vs. 44%)
Write their own names (54% vs. 40%)
Read or pretend to read (77% vs. 57%)
As a part of the March 20/20 Reading Challenge, LeapFrog will be partnering with a great non-profit, Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation, to donate 20 books to the foundation’s under-served classrooms for every pledge they receive.
“As a mom, it has always been part of our family’s routine to spend time reading together. Research has shown that children who were read to at least three times a week by a family member were almost twice as likely to score in the top 25 percent in reading compared to children who were read to less than three times a week. So many children are showing up to their kindergarten classrooms unprepared for school, and if this little bit of time every day can make a difference in my children’s future academic success and confidence, I am all in!” – Kristi Yamaguchi
The Kristi Yamaguchi Always Dream Foundation is an organization founded to inspire underserved children to reach for their dreams through innovative reading programs and by advancing the cause of early childhood literacy. As an accomplished children’s book author, athlete and mom, Kristi’s passion for reading ignited the Foundation’s commitment to early childhood literacy.
Through this program, LeapFrog plans to donate up to $5 million worth of books to children in need – and they need your help! Take the pledge today to help put a book in a child’s hand!
You can also head over to check out an interview with Kristi that my friend Lisa from Money Saving Parent did about the program.
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Remove your makeup before you sleep
No matter how good you think your skincare routine is, if you’re one of those people who go to sleep without removing your makeup then you may want to reconsider. If you do this, your skin isn’t able to breathe, and you’re more likely to wake up in the morning with breakouts and blocked pores. Take a few minutes in the evening to remove the day’s makeup, and you’ll feel a lot better as a result.
Stay hydrated
We can’t emphasize this enough: Stay. Hydrated. If you’re dehydrated, your skin will be dull, you won’t be able to focus on what you’re doing, and you’ll simply feel like you have no energy at all. This doesn’t exactly set you up to have a good day, and it isn’t great for your mind or body. Get a reusable water bottle, and take it out with you wherever you go. You’ll soon find that you’re drinking more water without even thinking about it.
Put yourself first
There are many little ways that you can put yourself first, and this is a vital element of self-care. You can do it by saying ‘no’ when you don’t have the time, energy or inclination to do something, but you can also do it by buying yourself a little gift because, you know, why not? Why treat other people if you can’t extend the same courtesy onto yourself? Check out a site like www.paisleygraceboutique.com and treat yourself to something new!
Get enough sleep
Sometimes, self-care can look like putting your phone on ‘do not disturb’ mode, and getting an early night so that you feel refreshed the next day. A lack of sleep can really have a detrimental impact on your wellbeing, so consider how you can get some extra zzzs in. Having a (semi) fixed routine is vital to your mental and physical health, so try to go to sleep and wake up at a similar time each day if you can.
Have five extra minutes of relaxation
Often, you can feel like you don’t have enough time to get your relaxation in. Perhaps you have children to look after, or you have so much work that you really don’t know what to do with it all. If this is the case for you, then you should think about having five more minutes in the bath or shower, or five more minutes enjoying your cup of coffee. It won’t have too much of an impact on your workload or commitments, but it will on your self-care.

The progressive mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a melting pot where animals from every habitat live side by side and “anyone can be anything.” But when new rabbit police officer Judy Hopps arrives in town she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of tough, hulking animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack an unsolved, challenging case even if it means working with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. But the case leads these two unlikely partners to an uneasy conclusion that Zootopia’s “evolved” society is being pulled apart by unseen forces determined to use fear to take control of the city by turning predators and prey against each other.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ (WDAS) comedy-adventure, “Zootopia” has broken records worldwide earning more than $900 million at the global box office to date. The best reviewed movie of 2016, critics and audiences around the world have fallen in love with the wonderfully innovative animal metropolis of “Zootopia” and the comedic chemistry of rookie rabbit officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and scam-artist fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). It’s been called one of the best buddy cop comedies in years! Viewers will not only be able to enjoy the vibrant world of Zootopia and reunite with their favorite characters, but also discover more about the evolution of this extraordinary tale through in-depth bonus offerings.
Bonus features include*:
BLU-RAY 3D, BLU-RAY & DIGITAL HD:
Zoology: The Roundtables – Ginnifer Goodwin hosts an in-depth look at the movie’s characters, animation, environments and more. The artists at Disney Animation give a rare and in-depth look at the complexities of bringing an all-animal world to life from the ground-breaking technology behind the characters’ fur and clothing to the varied and vast environments of Tundratown, Sahara Square and the Rainforest District as well as the deep thought and research given to bringing 64 unique animal species to life through animation.
The Origin of an Animal Tale – Follow the story’s development from its origins to a big story shift that turned the film upside down. In this feature-length documentary, filmmakers give a candid look into the difficulties of creating the story of Zootopia and the bold decision to switch the main character late in the production process, putting one resolute rabbit center stage.
Research: A True-Life Adventure – The filmmakers traveled the globe to find inspiration for the diverse characters and amazing city of Zootopia. They reflect on the importance of research and how a deep dive into animal behavior at Disney Animal Kingdom theme park and a deep immersion into animal society on the African savanna shaped and inspired the characters of Zootopia and changed the filmmakers’ lives forever.
Z.P.D. Forensic Files – Find the movie’s hidden Easter Eggs. Every city has its hidden gems, especially when it has been created by the filmmakers of Disney Animation who love nothing more than sprinkling hidden references to some of Disney’s greatest animated features throughout the story.
Scoretopia – Academy Award®-winning composer, Michael Giacchino spotlights five of cinema’s greatest percussionists and how they brought an organic, animalistic sound to his powerful and emotional music score.
Deleted Characters – Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore introduce citizens of Zootopia who did not make the final cut.
Deleted Scenes:
Alternate Opening – Young Judy Hopps rescues a fellow classmate and realizes she can reach beyond a life in carrot farming to a future in law enforcement.
Wild Times! Pitch – Nick desperately pitches the bankers of Zootopia on funding Wild Times!, an amusement park made exclusively for the predators of Zootopia and a sure-fire, money-making scheme for Nick and his friends.
Alternate Homesick Hopps – After a frustrating first day on the force, Judy has a conversation with her parents. See how this scene changed from a heartfelt conversation with her parents to tough love when her parents discover their daughter is only a meter maid and not a “real cop.”
Detective Work – Judy borrows a fellow police officer’s computer to conduct research, which turns out to be no small task.
Alternate Jumbo Pop – In this early version of the story where Nick was the main character, the filmmakers and Jason Bateman were able to take hustling to a new level.
Hopps’ Apartment – When Judy’s entire family pays her a surprise visit they are shocked to discover the company she’s keeping.
The Taming Party – In this emotional clip from an early version of “Zootopia,” Judy attends her first “taming party” and gains a deeper understanding of the plight of the predator.
“Try Everything” Music Video by Shakira
DVD:
Scoretopia
“Try Everything” Music Video by Shakira
DIGITAL HD EXCLUSIVE:
International Character Reel – See the variances in news reporters in Zootopia around the world!
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wildly Witty, Vibrant World of “Zootopia” Arrives Home
June 7 via Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and Disney Movies Anywhere
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