Category Archives: Entertainment

The New Evian “Baby & Me” Commercial is Funny!

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There have been millions of television ads produced that have gained popularity and created a spark of sensation across the globe.  One of those commercials is the new Evian baby commercial which is presented by the Evian Natural Spring Water Company.  I came across this commercial while I was watching the news this morning and…

Disney’s Planes Takes Off This Summer

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If your kids loved the movie Cars, then they’re bound to love this new Disney movie. From the skies of “Cars” comes “Disney Planes,” an action-packed animated 3D adventure comedy. Z.E.N. absolutely loved Cars. In fact, it is his all time favorite.  I can only imagine that he’ll love this movie just as much. In…

The Journey To Oz Balloon Tour Takes Off In Support For The Oz The Great And Powerful Movie

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Just recently, Walt Disney announced to the public the launch of the new “Journey to Oz Balloon Tour”, which is sponsored by the multichannel retailer HSN and the IMAX Corporation. This launch is in support of the upcoming March 8 release of the movie “Oz the Great and Powerful” in cinemas and IMAX theatres across…

Gift Ideas For Young Explorers

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Do you have curious, young explorers at home?  Well if they are anything like Z.E.N., they will love these gift ideas for young explorers from National Geographic.  I love the fact that these books are not only entertaining, they are educational as well. Animal Poetry Book This holiday gift idea is sure to become a…

Disney’s Wreck It Ralph: A Review

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Have you had a chance to see the movie Wreck it Ralph yet? If not, you should really consider seeing it. Z.E.N. and I saw an advance screening of it and we both really enjoyed it. In the movie, Ralph from the video game Wreck it Ralph, is known as a villain. He’s been the…

The Happy Hour Effect Virtual Book Tour

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A new book by Kristen K. Brown titled The Happy Hour Effect will be available on November 12, 2012 and will show people how to relieve stress. Kristen is now a holistic health counselor. She has been a widowed mother and is a twenty year veteran of corporate America. She has experienced personal loss and…

Disney Pixar’s Brave: Feisty and Fearless

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After seeing the commercial for Disney Pixar’s Brave many, many times on television, I was delighted to be invited to attend an advance screening.  Z.E.N. was excited too, because he just loves going to the movies! If you are into fiery redheads, bows and arrows, and a whole lot of fun and adventure, then Disney…

Decrease Stress With Lessons From Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff For Moms

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ELEPHANT The book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms: Simple Ways to Stress Less and Enjoy Your Family More by Kristine Carlson (wife of the late Dr. Richard Carlson) is an excellent resource for busy moms. Too often women feel that they have to be perfect when it comes to being a mother. They…

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold: A Review

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Everybody loves a good children’s book. And when we find one that is really amusing, funny, and whimsical, it sticks to us and is something that we don’t easily forget. That is exactly what There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold is.  This creative and unique take on a well-known…

B is for Book Review – A Review About A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back

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If Heaven did exist, what would it look like? This is an impossible question to ask without the asker scoffing skeptically at the possible response. I personally believe that there is something bigger than all of us out there (whatever that something is) just because it’s a nice thought to keep, but if someone were…