True confession: It wasn’t until I watched the show “Mrs. America” that I realized the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) hadn’t been ratified and added to the U.S. Constitution. I think it was just something that I had assumed was already in there. “Mrs. America” tells the story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, aka “the sweetheart of the … [Read more...]
The Secret Garden: Cast Interview + Free Activity Pack
“The Secret Garden” is a fantastical retelling of a classic story. Although it is based on the book of the same name, there are several marked differences that make this film a reimagining of sorts, with a new point of view. The movie opens with Mary, a 10-year old girl, playing alone in her room. The year is 1947 and through an unfolding of scenes, we see that Mary wandering around a big empty house in India. We discover that both of her … [Read more...]
Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends {Book Giveaway}
Several years ago, our family adopted a rescue dog. She is a small, but mighty chihuahua and is the sweetest thing! When I heard about the book, "Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends” – I was immediately drawn to it because Miss Olive is a rescue pup. Miss Olive Finds Her Furever Friends, the second installment in the Miss Olive children’s book trilogy The Doggy Diva Diaries, continues the rescue dog’s adventures with the adored pup … [Read more...]
“You Should Have Left” Thrills & Chills
"You Should Have Left" is a thrilling adaptation of a book written by German author Daniel Kehlmann. The movie stars Kevin Bacon as Theo, a wealthy banker, and Amanda Seyfried as Susanna, Theo's much younger wife, who is also an actress. Theo is a high-strung, Type A personality, who suffers from horrible nightmares and listens to a mindful meditation app while journaling, all in an effort to soothe his soul. Since Susanna has an upcoming … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help Your Teen with Food Allergies
Note: This post is for informational purposes only. It is based on personal experiences and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. When my daughter was about 2 ½, we had her tested for allergies. I was concerned because her eczema never seemed to go away, no matter what type of lotion we used. We took her to a dermatologist who prescribed a special cream. I remember asking him if eczema could be caused by our dog and he … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Avocado Day with Rubio’s Coastal Grill!
Did you know that Friday, July 31st is National Avocado Day? There are folks, myself included, who like to eat the avocado as is – simply slice it open, remove the pit, add a dash of salt & pepper, then scoop it straight into your mouth! However, my favorite way to enjoy avocado is when it is made into guacamole. To celebrate National Avocado Day, Rubio’s Coastal Grill is giving away free chips and guacamole with any order. How cool is … [Read more...]
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