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Brave is not your typical ‘princess’ animated movie

Go see a Disney Pixar movie? Sure thing, I don’t even need to read the plot description, it’s bound to be somewhat along the lines of the others. Fabulous animation, great songs and dialogue that will entertain the kids and make parents laugh too. Brave is most of that, but it’s also very different. I didn’t know anything about the movie prior to watching it and the film left me feeling lukewarm. After watching a preview of the film, after I saw the movie, I liked the movie a little bit more. Continue reading Brave is not your typical ‘princess’ animated movie

A Perfect Pet for Peyton is great for kids 7-10

Any adult that has browsed for books has seen The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. That book is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, has sold over 7 million copies and been translated into over 40 languages. That book led to The 5 Love Languages of Children, which is geared to how parents can better interact with children. A Perfect Pet for Peyton is essentially the children’s book that teaches them the 5 ways that people can give and receive love. Continue reading A Perfect Pet for Peyton is great for kids 7-10

Just in time for Father’s Day: 5 memorable movie dads

With Father’s Day coming up I plan to spend a portion of it camped on the sofa watching something on TV. It might be something on basic cable like Burn Notice or Repo Games-both of which are entertaining in their own way. That got us to daydreaming about our favorite fathers in movies. Continue reading Just in time for Father’s Day: 5 memorable movie dads

“Brave” free fun at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park 6/16, 9-2

The Highlands are coming to Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park for one day only. You’ll have the opportunity to test your skills in archery, the caber toss, hammer throw and the sheaf toss. It’ll be as close as going to the Highlands without eating haggis- it’s also free and fun for the whole family. Continue reading “Brave” free fun at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park 6/16, 9-2

Prometheus jumps in the deep end of the pool for a nice ride

Ridley Scott returns to direct what some people view as a sequel to his original 1979 classic Alien. Prometheus is kind of a sequel, but also a reboot and could be seen by some people as a movie that stands on its own legs by itself. We won’t reveal any spoilers here, so this will be safe to read if you dig the mythology of Alien or if it’s alien to you. Continue reading Prometheus jumps in the deep end of the pool for a nice ride

Lowe’s Build and Grow children’s clinics-free fun all summer

Dream Works Animation is partnering with Lowe’s to produce some children’s crafts that really have character. These are the free children’s clinics that Lowe’s has in their stores. Key words: free, fun, Dream Works Animation inspired wood projects at Lowe’s and free. Continue reading Lowe’s Build and Grow children’s clinics-free fun all summer

Our favorite iPad app for toddlers this month

This month’s favorite iPad app for toddler is great because your child will love it and it’s free! Factor in that the app is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally appisode and it’s a slam dunk. Literally, if you have a toddler and an iPad you should stop reading this now and go download it, we’ll wait here. Continue reading Our favorite iPad app for toddlers this month