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One of our favorite channels to watch is Animal Planet! There’s nothing like the kids learning about new animals and getting excited about it. Just in time for Easter Animal Planet has these adorable series of eggs, Hatch ’ems, that will excite your kids just as the small pills excited us as kids…yes I’m talking the ones you put in water and watch the magic happen!
Each set comes with three eggs to hatch!
Once we stuck them in water it only took one night for the eggs to crack! Now we have slimy little creatures we’re waiting to watch grow!
Did you know?
African Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth.
African Elephants are fond of water and enjoy showering by sucking water into their trunks and spraying it all over themselves.
An African Elephant’s trunk contains about 100,000 different muscles and is used for smelling, breathing, trumpeting, drinking, and grabbing.
African Elephants can consume up to 300 pounds (136 kilograms) of food in a single day.
Animal Planet brings the animal kingdom to life every day-on screen, online and in products like this one. Let your instincts take over and your imagination go wild.
Your purchase of this product benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R., Animal Planet’s project to help make the world a better place for animals. AnimalPlanet.com/ROAR
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Did you know that there are 9 Bras that every girl needs?! This is new to me…lol..I own a few types, an underwire (you know the uncomfortable one that you can’t wait to take off when you get home) in full coverage & demi, a couple sport bra types…my fave, but not so much the hubbies. But I’m pretty clueless when it comes to finding the right bras.
I absolutely LOVE that Aerie created this super simple infographic that you’ll find details on bra types, fits, quick fixes, and more!
I love the information the info graphic gives on what each bra type is for. That is extremely helpful for someone searching for just the right thing! I usually go into the bra sections and walk out without anything, the selections can be overwhelming and if you don’t even have a clue what you are looking for it’s even worse! I plan on hitting the store for a few of these now that I know what to wear with what. The Layering Bra is definitely one on my list! But first thing’s first…the after baby sizing..ugh!
Do you own all 9? Which tip or fact from the graphic can you relate to the most?
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As I’m sure everyone is aware, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is now playing in theatres everywhere! If you haven’t seen it yet, I promise it will live up to your wildest expectations! And don’t be afraid of sellout shows as theatres across the country are adding show times left and right to keep up with the demand! And to stay away from spoilers, I highly recommend going to see the film ASAP!
We went to see it yesterday and was excited that we live in a smaller community and had plenty of seats left in the theater…no elbow to elbow for us!
We sat there patiently waiting, well mostly, for the movie to begin. All of a sudden the lights went down and the legendary ENTRO & Star Wars Logo pops up on screen…then we are given the scrolling “catch up” to where the movie begins…
Oh the emotions that awake watching those hit the screen!
In THE FORCE AWAKENS, we return to a galaxy far, far away thirty years after the events of RETURN OF THE JEDI. The stories of our heroes from the past have become little more than the stuff of myth and legend. The happiness and celebration that closed-out the RETURN OF THE JEDI was only temporary, as we see what was left of The Galactic Empire regrouped and created what is now The First Order. A new generation of heroes will assemble, finding themselves thrust into a whole new galactic adventure.
If your children have already seen the previous Star Wars movies (or similar in action) there is absolutely no reason that they would not be wowed and completely enthralled in the movie. I’m taking my 6, 10 & 13-year-old on Wednesday…and that’s all I hear about.
This film seamlessly combines old and new heroes to create a movie any generation will enjoy. It’s both action packed and emotional…you’ll want to take the ride over and over.
The Walt Disney Studios announced today that STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS has set a new all-time domestic debut record with an estimated $238M. With a five-day international debut of $279M, the film has taken in $517M globally.
“Our sole focus has been creating a film that delivers that one-of-a-kind Star Wars experience, and director J.J. Abrams, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, and the Lucasfilm team have outdone themselves,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “To all of the fans around the world who not only came out in Force to make this such an exciting and astronomical debut but who treated this film as their own and helped preserve the experience for their fellow fans by not spoiling it – thank you, we do.”
The Force is strong with critics and audiences, whose enthusiastic reactions have powered a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score and an excellent A CinemaScore, with an A+ among women and younger audiences, for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.
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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is in theaters everywhere!
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Bring the party home when the hit animated comedy, The Angry Birds Movie, debuts onto digital July 29th & Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack, 4K Ultra HD / Blu-ray 3D combo pack and DVD Aug 16th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on the most downloaded app of all time, the film takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds – or almost entirely. In this paradise, hot-headed Red, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s p to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to in order to save their home.
BUY THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE
Bonus Content:
Blu-ray, DVD, Digital:
Bonus Scene; “Chuck’s Rescue”
The Blake Shelton Music Video “Friends”
Symphony Mode: Allows viewers to play the movie without all the squawking, just the music
Photo Gallery
Blu-ray & Digital:
Short “The Early Hatchling Gets The Worm”
Deleted scenes
Series of fun mini-movies featuring the Hatchlings
Five additional featurettes including:
Dance Along Birds and Pigs
Crafty Birds
Meet the Birds
Meet The Pigs
Meet the Hatchlings
Fans can unlock more content by syncing the Angry Birds Action! app with the audio on the blu-ray or digital version of the movie. The Angry Birds Action! app movie integration will also extend to retail where fans can unlock an augmented reality Hatchlings selfie feature by scanning “bird codes” on in-store signage.
Lots of Laughs!
I’m not going to lie, we thought an Angry Birds game turned movie would be a bit hokey. But I tell you what…from the get go we were laughing out loud! The laughs didn’t stop and neither did the action. This movie kept both the kids (yes even the teen!) and adults entertained through the whole movie, which doesn’t happen often! My boys have watched it over and over and laugh out loud every time. I think Chuck is my favorite…While my boys like Terence & Bomb.
If you haven’t seen it I suggest you do! It is a funny action filled movie the whole family will love!!
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You need goggles. These should create a snug yet comfortable seal over your face. Try to get a pair with lenses you can change easily for different light conditions. You can always ask a salesperson who has worn them and knows which lenses work best in which conditions.
Pick the right helmet…it just might save your life. Measure your Head. Take a soft measuring tape and wrap it around your head about 1 inch above your eyebrows and ears. In selecting the proper fit, your best bet is to try on a few different makes and models. The most versatile helmets are the ones with vents in the shell that can be opened or closed with an easy to use switch, generally on top of the helmet.
There are a lot of options out there for ski masks. Once Size Fits All Balaclavas are usually true to what they say if you get a decent one. They can usually stretch to accommodate just about any face shape or size. When looking at a full or half face mask, ones with Velcro on the back work best because they are highly adjustable.

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This morning at 9am EST, Rolls-Royce publicly revealed its latest creation, the Rolls-Royce Dawn drophead coupe, in an online global webcast event this morning ahead of the Frankfurt Auto Show from their factory in Goodwood, England.
After the darkness comes Dawn. Its striking silhouette transformed at a touch, its inviting interior opened to the elements – to friends, to the unexpected, to endless possibilities. Dawn lives in the moment. The moment is now.
Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös gave Robb Report an exclusive preview of the Dawn during the 2015 Monterey Car Week in August.
Deliveries of the Dawn are set to begin in April 2016.
No pricing announced yet.
Dawn is powered by a 563 hp V-12 that generates 575 ft lbs of torque.
Its 8-speed transmission uses GPS data to select the optimal gear.
The chassis is adapted from the marque’s Wraith and Ghost models.
Rolls-Royce’s new Dawn has taken inspiration from the 1950’s Silver Dawn
The new 2+2 convertible is a departure from the rest of the company’s current lineup. Smaller than the two-door Wraith, but slightly longer than the four-door Ghost Series II, the beating heart and soul of any Rolls-Royce motor car is the beloved twin-turbo 6.6-litre V12 powertrain. With a power output of 563bhp or 420kW @ 5,250rpm and a torque rating of 780Nm or 575 lb ft @ 1,500rpm, Dawn’s driving experience is exceptional.
Rolls-Royce’s new Dawn has taken inspiration from the Silver Dawn — a small, lightweight Rolls-Royce produced between 1950 and 1954, whilst delivering a world first in super-luxury motoring – a cool, contemporary interpretation of what a super-luxury four-seater convertible motor car should be in 2015 – rare, refined and the most social super-luxury car there is. Like the Silver Dawn, today’s Dawn drophead coupe was designed for those who want to drive, rather than to be driven. The new Dawn also represents a shift in the brand’s nomenclature, from names drawn from the supernatural to a sunnier, more optimistic denotation.
“Our new Rolls-Royce Dawn promises a striking, seductive encounter like no other Rolls-Royce to date, and begins a new age of open-top, super-luxury motoring. Dawn is a beautiful new motor car that offers the most uncompromised open-top motoring experience in the world. It will be the most social of super-luxury drophead motor cars for those who wish to bathe in the sunlight of the world’s most exclusive social hotspots.
Quite simply, it is the sexiest Rolls-Royce ever built.
The name ‘Dawn’ perfectly suggests the fresh opportunities that every new day holds – an awakening, an opening up of one’s senses and a burst of sunshine. In its tentative, inchoate, anticipatory state, dawn is the world coming to light from the ethereal dark of the night. The early-day chill of dawn provides an erotic tingle on the skin, awakening the senses and passions as the day begins.
Like Eleanor Thornton, thought by many to be the inspiration behind the Spirit of Ecstasy, the Rolls-Royce Dawn will itself prove to be the muse that leads its owner to believe that at the start of the day, anything is possible.” – Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
As with every Rolls-Royce, the Dawn can be customized in a seemingly infinite array of colors, finishes, and materials. The company has been quietly taking orders for the car over the past few months, with production slated to begin in February 2016 and deliveries scheduled to begin in April. While Rolls-Royce has not stated exactly how many Dawn dropheads it will sell, Shepherd stresses that the car will remain exclusive.
“You certainly don’t want to see one on every corner,” – Shepherd