I don’t remember the first time I saw MARY POPPINS, but I must have been very young. The songs from MARY POPPINS have always been a part of the soundtrack of my life. I’ve got a brand new look at the music of MARY POPPINS RETURNS, and some adorable Mary Poppins cupcakes for you. Special Look at Mary Poppins…
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Food
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe
It’s fall, the season of soups! This Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe will warm you up on chilly fall nights. There’s just something really comforting and cozy about chili.
Butterbeer Blondies Recipe | Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince
We’ve been counting down the weeks with fun Harry Potter related recipes and crafts. This week I’ve got a Butterbeer Blondies recipe with some homemade butterscotch sauce that is delicious!
Sugar Plum Fairy Cake Mix Cookie Recipe | Disney’s The Nutcracker And The Four Realms
Good news! You can get your tickets for Disney’s THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS now! This calls for a celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with cookies. The Sugar Plum Fairy, played by Keira Knightley, has pink hair and a beautiful purple dress, so these cookies are named for her! This Sugar Plum Fairy Cake Mix Cookie…
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Pumpkin Donuts Recipe with Pumpkin Desserts Roundup
The smell of pumpkin spice everything is in the air! ‘Tis the season, right? I’ve got a pumpkin donuts recipe for you that’s going to make your house smell amazing and a roundup of pumpkin desserts that has something for everyone! Fall is the perfect season for baking, and there’s nothing better to bake than yummy pumpkin donuts. Pumpkin Donuts…
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Butterbeer Ice Cream and Harry Potter Game Tri-Wizard Game | The Goblet of Fire
Who cares if it is no longer summer?! Butterbeer ice cream (okay, any ice cream) is good any season and any day! It’s the fourth week of our countdown to FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD posts! That means we’re up to HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE. Don’t cry! You know you want to. I know you’re thinking…
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Travel
Top Date Spots for an Intimate Evening in Cleveland, Ohio
I love going to Cleveland! There are tons of restaurants, bars and galleries, and the sometimes-unbelievable affordability of the city makes it a dater’s paradise. There is no shortage of intimate, romantic hotspots to head to if you want to impress your date.
Paddlefest and Downtown Throwdown in Parkersburg, WV Sept. 14-16 | Get a Coupon Code Here
Head to Parkersburg, WV Sept. 14-16 for Paddlefest and Downtown Throwdown. Learn more about these events and get a Paddlefest coupon code!
Pinstripes Cleveland | Bistro, Bowling and Bocce in Orange Village
Pinstripes Cleveland is finally open! Located in Orange Village Pinecrest district, Pinstripes is an upscale dining and entertainment concept that combines made-from-scratch dishes, a carefully curated wine list, and a rotating menu of craft beers with 14 bowling lanes and 9 bocce courts.
Going to Walt Disney World? Visit One of These Beaches Near Orlando
Visiting Walt Disney World? Want to visit the beach? You can have the best of both worlds. There are several beaches near Orlando that you’ll love.
5 Things to Do in Ohio on an Ohio Vacation #OhioFindItHere
Ohio isn’t just flat lands and cornfields. There are actually a lot of things to do in Ohio! From the theme parks like Cedar Point, to museums like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, to Lake Erie Shores and Islands, there are plenty of things to see and do on an Ohio vacation. Check out these five things to do in Ohio.
Summer Fun for Kids In And Around Canton, Ohio with Pigskin’s Pals
Happy summer! No matter where you live, I’ll bet your kids are out of school now. Here in my area of Ohio, school has been out for about 3 weeks. Parents and caregivers are scrambling to find things for the kids to do to keep them from saying, “I’m bored!” Pigskin’s Pals from Visit Canton has the solution!
Disney and Pixar Movies
Mary Poppins Cupcakes and A Look at the Music and Magic of Mary Poppins Returns
I don’t remember the first time I saw MARY POPPINS, but I must have been very young. The songs from MARY POPPINS have always been a part of the soundtrack of my life. I’ve got a brand new look at the music of MARY POPPINS RETURNS, and some adorable Mary Poppins cupcakes for you. Special Look at Mary Poppins…
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Your Halloween Weekend Movie Lineup
2018 Halloween Weekend Movie Lineup I’ve got great news for you! Your favorite Halloween movie lineup is here, and it includes your favorites! Friday, October 26 – Wednesday, October 31, 2018, you can see three of your favorites at select theatres. The Nightmare before Christmas At 300 Regal Cinemas you can see THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS. For tickets and information visit https://regmovi.es/2MhfWu0….
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Sugar Plum Fairy Cake Mix Cookie Recipe | Disney’s The Nutcracker And The Four Realms
Good news! You can get your tickets for Disney’s THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS now! This calls for a celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with cookies. The Sugar Plum Fairy, played by Keira Knightley, has pink hair and a beautiful purple dress, so these cookies are named for her! This Sugar Plum Fairy Cake Mix Cookie…
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The Nutcracker and The Four Realms Coloring Pages and Activities
Disney’s THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS opens in theatres everywhere November 2nd! I’ve got THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS coloring pages, 2 mazes, bookmarks, and a spot the difference activity to celebrate the upcoming release! The Nutcracker and The Four Realms All Clara wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless…
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Ralph Breaks the Internet | Final Poster and Newest Trailer
Woah! How is it already September? It is exactly 2 months until the release of RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET! I don’t know about you, but the more I see, the more I can’t wait for this! Take a look at the final poster for RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET. How many Mickey Mouse ears do you spot on this poster? Find…
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New Mary Poppins Returns Movie Trailer and Photos
If you love musicals, you probably love Mary Poppins. I think I sing at least one song from the original movie at least 3 times a week. They just fit every situation! I mean, who likes chores? But…”In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, then…SNAP…the job’s a game!” Needless to say, I am super excited for the MARY POPPINS RETURNS movie.
Books
The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock | Book Review and Giveaway US/Can 11/10
A young outcast is swept up into a thrilling and perilous medieval treasure hunt in this literary page-turner by acclaimed bestselling author Catherine Gilbert Murdock. This epic and engrossing quest story is for fans of Adam Gidwitz’s The Inquisitor’s Tale and Grace Lin’s Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, and for readers of all ages.
The Turnkey of Highgate Cemetery | Middle Grade Book Review
The Turnkey of Highgate Cemetery By Allison Rushby Published July 2018 / ages 8-12 / 256 pages Flossie Birdwhistle is the Turnkey of Highgate Cemetery in London. As Turnkey, it’s Flossie’s job to ensure that all the souls buried in the cemetery stay at rest. Not an easy job for a young ghost, but a task made especially difficult by…
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Time Travel Historical Fiction for Middle Grade | Secret Scouts and The Lost Leonardo Giveaway US 10/31
Welcome to the Hocus Pocus giveaway hop hosted by MamatheFox Whether your kids love reading or they are reluctant readers, they are going to love this book. SECRET SCOUTS AND THE LOST LEONARDO is time travel historical fiction for middle grade readers! This book is the GOONIES meets THE DA VINCI CODE, and it is such a fun ride. Secret Scouts is a…
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The Frightful Ride of Michael McMichael by Bonny Becker | Children’s Book Review
The Frightful Ride of Michael McMichael By Bonny Becker, illustrated by Mark Fearing Published July 2018 / ages 4-8 / 32 pages When the Thirteen bus pulls up one dreary, stormy evening, something about it doesn’t seem quite right. The driver grins down with a mouthful of long, white teeth, and there’s barely any room to sit. But Michael McMichael…
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Eduardo Guadardo, Elite Sheep by Anthony Pearson | Children’s Book Giveaway US 10/30
Eduardo Guadardo, Elite Sheep by Anthony Pearson; illustrated by Jennifer E. Morris In this imaginary backstory to “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” Eduardo Guadardo is a member of the FBI–Fairytale Bureau of Investigations–as an elite sheep. He knows five forms of Kung Fu, and he can outfox the foxiest of foxes. His job: to keep Mary safe from Wolf, Troll,…
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Lulu The Broadway Mouse by Jenna Gavigan Children’s Book Giveaway US/CAN 10/26
Ratatouille meets Broadway in this charming new middle grade novel about a little mouse with big dreams.Lulu is a little girl with a very big dream: she wants to be on Broadway. She wants it more than anything in the world.
Pets
8 Things You Need To Do Before Welcoming A Dog Into Your Home
So, you are thinking about welcoming a dog into your home! That’s excellent news, and if you do go through with the decision, I hope you will have a very happy time together. However, before that pitter patter of four tiny feet is heard scampering through your house, there are a few things you need to do first. Here are…
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5 Tips for Protecting Your New Puppy
5 Tips for Protecting Your New Puppy Few things are more joyful than bringing home a new puppy. No matter the breed you choose, a puppy can bring you years of laughter, companionship, and unconditional love. However, your new puppy will depend on you to protect it from any dangers it might encounter as it gets used to a new…
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Give Your Pet the Time They Deserve
Give Your Pet the Time They Deserve We can feel that a pet will do us the world of good, especially as a family unit. The amount of love we can feel for a pet is a wonderful thing, which makes us feel a bit more human for once. But, that we are all busy, and life gets in the…
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Get Ready for Shark Week 2018! Shark Fun Facts and a Shark Printable
Happy summer, readers! What are some of your favorite summertime traditions? I personally look forward to Shark Week every summer. Check out this post and get ready for the 30th anniversary of Shark Week with these shark fun facts and a shark printable!
Swim into Summer with these Shark Toys from Wild Republic and Alex Brands
Disclosure: I received the following for free, but all opinions are my own. Happy summer, everyone! Do you have any fun plans for this summer? We’re sticking close to home this summer. So far my summer fun has included a trip to a local fair (and eating an entire funnel cake and 5 fried Oreos by myself) and a Cleveland Cavaliers…
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Celebrate National BBQ Month with Your Dog and Vita Bone
You know when you’re cooking, and the dog just knows it? How do they know it? The aroma! That delicious smell of steak, hamburgers or chicken sends them running to the kitchen. Well, these Vita Bone Artisan Inspired biscuits have that aroma appeal that dogs love.