Ever since I was a kid I have been a fan of National Geographic. The magazines, the VCR tapes (yes I dated myself lol) were my little peek into the rest of the world. I even said I wanted to be a Nat Geo photographer one day. Although that has yet to happen, but never say never!
I love that Uncle Milton carries National Geographic toys. I can share the adventuring spirit I have with my son in our home. My son and I recently were able to play with the National Geographic Starry Night Lantern in our home. We built a sheet tent and took the lantern into his room and turned it on. It was so cool. He smiled and pointed out the stars on the sheet above us.
I am looking forward to using it on a real camping trip. For now we will put on our adventure hats, we have ones I call our Outback hats, and we will bring the dog for safety to explore the back yard!
National Geographic Starry Night Lantern Features:
2-in-1 lantern and star projector
Projects a glowing field of stars.
Illuminated lantern
Explorer Activity Guide
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Making dinner almost every night can be daunting and tiresome. Sometimes it is nice to get a little break and let them make their own dinner. So every once in a while we bust out the pre-made pizza flats, cut up the meats and veggies and just let them go to town. I like to think they are also using their creativity and imaginations, every good mom wants their child to do that as much as possible right? ;) Fun for them and easy for us. A win win!!!!
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Love that you can add whatever makes you happy.... I love the green peppers. YUM!!
Lately I have been trying to come up with ways to save money in anyway I can. We are a one income family and I am ALWAYS on the hunt for a deal. It seems although the value of my house is not going up, and sometimes still going down, my property taxes are on the rise! It is always something isn't it?
One way to cut costs can be researching the right car insurance. Car insurance is a must in life (at least it is to my family) but at one point my little sister thought otherwise. My sister who was 17 years old at the time thought she couldn't afford car insurance. She was a student on a very small budget and thought not having car insurance would save her money. Well it did in the beginning she had no payments, well fast forward to about a year later and someone hit her car while it was parked! She was upset because the person left, without leaving a note or anything, she had no idea who had hit her poor car. So there she was with a dent in her car and nobody to pay for it. She had to decide if she wanted to pay out of her pocket or drive around with a big dent in the side of her car. It can be a tough choice on a small budget. She eventually saved the money and 9 months later she was able to fix her car. She was obviously upset and wished she had just sucked it up and made the payments for car insurance. One way to save is to look into cheap affordable car insurance to see how much you can really cut down your costs. There are ways out there to be able to cover your assets, you just have to do the research.
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We knew we were going to be so busy on our Road Trip and always on the go, we knew a great baby carrier was a must! My preference for this trip was the carriers made by Ergobaby. It was so great knowing that while we were on the go we still were close to our little ones with our Ergobaby original baby carrier. Ergobaby was created and designed for mobility and comfort for the parent and child in mind. This allows parents to keep your baby close while bonding with your little one and continuing your life without limits.
Ashley and I waiting in the minivan for everyone else to get it together :)
Even at the end of a long day and into the evening we were still smiling!
The feeling and fit of the Original Carrier was great, my little one was snug as a bug the whole time whether she was awake soaking up all the fun or she was fast asleep while we enjoyed the sights on vacation. The Original Carrier was easy to snap, use and the neutral color of the Aussie Khaki "Outback" was a great choice so we could share the baby wearing duties. Not only did my 6 month old enjoy the ride, my 2 year old was just as happy to be toted around in the Ergobaby carrier. It can be worn in the front, back or hip position, and it supports babies up to 45 lbs. I wore it in the back like a backpack with my 2 year old son it in and life was good for both of us. Sometime strollers can be a hassle and many times too bulky, when you can "babywear" your little one it makes life a little easier. He loves to be close to us and to be held so this really left my hands free to do the many other things needed to be done throughout our time. Ergobaby also carriers a line of Carrier Accessories designed to make your baby carrying even easier and more convenient!
While the Ergobaby carriers are great for nice weather and vacations, I love the Lightweight Papoose Coat! This would really come in handy here in Washington and a few other places that get really cold as the weather changes.
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DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX Coming to Blu-Ray / DVD AUGUST 7, 2012
Plus Get Three Never-Before-Seen Mini Movies Available only on Blu-ray™ Combo Packs for the Ultimate Experience
So happy to have his copy of The Lorax
I can recall reading the Lorax Dr. Seuss story a little from being a kid. It did not mean as much as it does now. This movie my son clapped and danced to all the fun songs. For me it was inspiring, moving, which is odd since its a cartoon. The message of the movie that we should take care of the other living things around us to have a happy healthy environment is wonderful. The message of one person who cares enough can change the world brings me to tears.
The ending of the movie will leave you smiling! This is a great film for the young and young at heart. You can visit the official Lorax Movie website to play games, tips on going green and so much more! You can get downloadable printables too.
SYNOPSIS
The imaginative world of Dr. Seuss comes to life like never before in this visually spectacular adventure from the creators of Despicable Me!
Twelve-year-old Ted will do anything to find a real live Truffula Tree
in order to impress the girl of his dreams. As he embarks on his
journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the Lorax, a grumpy but
charming creature who speaks for the trees. Featuring the voice talents
of Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Rob Riggle, Jenny
Slate and Betty White, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is filled with hilarious fun for everyone!
The colorful and captivating world of
Dr. Seuss bursts onto the screen as never before on August 7, 2012 in
the hilarious and captivating adventure, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax from
Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Available on Blu-ray™ 3D Combo
Pack and Blu-ray™ Combo Pack -- both featuring DVD, Digital Copy and
UltraViolet™ so you can watch it anytime, anywhere -- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is
non-stop family fun that includes three delightfully entertaining mini
movies not shown in theaters,available only on the Blu-ray™ Combo Packs. The film will also be available on DVD and Digital Download. To view a trailer of the new mini movies, visit http://youtu.be/3DXU1348PHg
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax transports
viewers into a fantastical landscape imagined by Dr. Seuss and vividly
brought to life by Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team at
Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me). Directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me) from a screenplay adapted by Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul (Despicable Me, HOP, Horton Hears a Who)
from the 1971 children’s classic, the film is an imaginative journey
that begins in the town of Thneedville, where a boy searches for the one
thing he knows will win the heart of his dream girl. But in order find
it, he must discover the story of the Lorax, the often grumpy but
loveable protector of Truffula Valley, in an exciting adventure filled
with comedy and heart that USA Today’s Claudia Puig calls, “The right
blend of funny, silly, and sweet.”
Danny DeVito (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” Twins, L.A. Confidential) lends his unmistakable voice to the Lorax, the remarkable creature who “speaks for the trees,” with Ed Helms (The Hangover, The Hangover Part II, “The Office”) as his enigmatic nemesis, the Once-ler. The all-star cast also includes Zac Efron (High School Musical, The Lucky One, 17 Again) as Ted, an idealistic 12-year-old searching for the Lorax; Grammy® Award winner Taylor Swift (Valentine’s Day) as Audrey, the girl of Ted’s dreams; Rob Riggle (The Hangover, Big Miracle) as the villainous O’Hare; Jenny Slate (Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, “SNL”) as Ted’s protective mother; and five-time Emmy® Award winner Betty White (The Proposal, “Hot in Cleveland”) as Ted’s wise Grammy Norma.
The moment everything changes!
BLU-RAY 3D COMBO PACK AND BLU-RAYTM COMBO PACK BONUS FEATURE EXCLUSIVES
MINI MOVIES
Serenade -- Two
Bar-ba-loots -- one love shy and the other suave and confident --
battle for the heart of their would-be sweetheart with the help of a
colorful cast of characters, including the Humming-Fish and
Swomme-Swans.
Wagon-Ho—Two Bar-ba-loots take The Once-ler’s wagon on a ride they won’t soon forget.
Forces of Nature—Determined to scare The Once-ler out of Truffula Valley, The Lorax decides to create the illusion of ominous forces of nature.
MAKING OF THE MINI MOVIES—Go
behind the scenes at Illumination Mac Guff to see the joys and
challenges of continuing the characters’ stories in the dynamic format
of the mini movie.
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SEUSS TO SCREEN—A fascinating look into the translation of Seuss’ iconic style from book into the big feature film canvas.
SEUSS IT UP!— A great tutorial on how to draw the Lorax, a Humming-Fish and a Bar-ba-loot in the unique Seuss style.
TRUFFULA RUN—The
player moves left and right to avoid obstacles while attempting to pick
up berries with modes for easy, medium and hard. As difficulty
increases, the player will have more obstacles to avoid.
“LET IT GROW” SING ALONG— Karaoke-style sing along to the end credit version of Let It Grow.
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH CO-DIRECTORS CHRIS RENAUD & KYLE BALDA
ONCE-LER’S WAGON—While
the Once-ler is away peddling his wares, the curious forest creatures
have fun with his belongings. Users can select an item for the
creatures to mimic or play with and then watch the adorable antics of
all the forest friends.
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVELY ON THE BLU-RAYTM:
GET OUT OF TOWN—In
this game, the player must help Ted navigate through town on his
scooter in order to make it to the Lerkim and meet the Once-ler. At the
end of each level, Ted must solve an obstacle puzzle to advance to the
next section. There are three levels and three puzzles to complete to
win the game.
O’HARE TV— Watch the Lorax with hilarious commercial interruptions courtesy of O’Hare TV.
EXPEDITION TO TRUFFULA VALLEY—Explore and navigate within the Truffula Valley to learn more about how the characters and creatures come to life.
ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIVE COMBO PACK FEATURES
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retail partners to watch on an array of electronic and portable devices.
uHEAR™: Never
miss another line of dialogue with this innovative feature that
instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray™ disc and turns on
the subtitles to highlight what you missed.
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PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take
advantage of the devices’ larger screens and high resolution displays.
Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs
to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi
network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.
"UNLESS Someone Like You Cares an Awful Lot, Nothing is Going to Get Better. Its Not." -Dr. Seuss
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