This post is sponsored by Universal Pictures’ upcoming film release, A Dog’s Purpose Six years ago today we adopted Oliver and I never knew that our search for a dog that was just right for our family could result in so much love. I never grew up with dogs like my husband did. His house…
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Watch The Secret Life of Pets on Digital HD Download Today!
This is a sponsored post We often wonder what our Yellow Labrador, Oliver, does when we’re not home. Is he hosting secret playdates with the dogs in the neighborhood in our yard? Does he stand on his hind legs and nudge the container of dog treats from the top of the fridge with his nose…
Why Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life Movie Gives Parents a Reason to Relive Middle School with Their Kids
Middle school. Who recalls their middle school years fondly? Not many of the adults that I talk to do and while the jury’s still out on how Emily will remember her 6-8th grade years, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life is a movie that tweens will identify with. Based on the Middle School…
Finding Dory: 3 Things to Do Before You Go & 3 Topics to Discuss After
If you were first introduced to Finding Nemo 12 years ago and are eager to share the long awaited Finding Dory sequel with your children, this charming animated tale is filled with positive messages about family, devoted friendships, and teachable moments about conservation but also has some scary moments that could be frightening to young…
Behind the Scenes of the Sounds of Everest with #DolbyAtmos (w giveaway)
We’re right in the middle of an epic snowstorm here in Washington, D.C. where snowfall measuring in the double digits muffles normal suburban sounds to amplify the sounds of snow like the occasional boom of thunder (aka thundersnow) and flakes that are pounding the ground. Sound changes when there is snow on the ground but…
4 Ways to Experience Dolby Sound in Theaters & at Home (w Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation giveaway)
Earlier this week I shared how Dolby Atmos transforms your living room into a home cinema thanks to three dimensional sound and while the sound is amazing, you can experience Dolby Atmos and Dolby Cinema in theaters with these exciting new releases and another fabulous movie giveaway from Dolby! Looking forward to Friday’s long awaited…
Review: Disney Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur Features Stunning Visuals & Themes Best for Ages 7+
With animated favorites like Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc., Brave, Finding Nemo, and more, one would expect that Disney Pixar’s latest movie would be filled heartwarming tales of family, friendship, and love in a visual masterpiece. Indeed The Good Dinosaur has those three things but parents expecting that this will be a feel-good movie for…
4 Reasons for Tweens to See He Named Me Malala #StandWithMalala
Imagine teaching in a school where your students came back the next day, saying they didn’t have books to read or crayons to complete their homework. Such admissions were astonishing to me my first year of teaching first grade. As the child of a teacher, we always had what we needed to further our education…
Celebrate Robin Williams’ Life During Premiere of Autopsy on REELZ (Sat, 8/8 10pm ET) #RobinAutopsy
This post is sponsored by REELZ; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. With a career spanning 50 years, Robin Williams touched our hearts through his many characters which is why so many of us felt devastated when we learned of his passing just a year ago. As a child of the 70s,…
Lessons From Molly Ringwald at Mom 2.0 Summit
This is part of a sponsored post series for Domain.ME It’s been a flashback kind of weekend where an unexpected journey to my tween years caused me to reflect on life and made me realize exactly how far I’ve come. Let me back up. For the last few days I’ve been in Scottsdale, Arizona attending…
