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Top 10 Gifts for the Pet Owner

Top 10 Gifts for the Pet Owner It's never to early to start planning gifts for the people you love. If you have a pet owner who is on your list who will need a birthday gift, housewarming present or if you are already shopping for Christmas, here are the top 10 gifts for pet owners. You can buy most of these items online but feel free to take these ideas and get creative at your local stores. 1. ...

How to Turn Off Alerts on Your Phone

Sunday morning around 5 am the first AMBER Alert for phones went out and many people were startled awake by a really loud noise they had never heard before. While most people agree that a loud warning noise is appropriate for a weather event such as a flash flood or tornado, there has been much discussion about the merits of an AMBER Alert that wakes people from their beds where they are pretty ...

Now Playing!! #TheBoxtrolls

Do you dare to be square this weekend? That's right - The Boxtrolls finally opens today...YAY!! To celebrate the movie release, I have another cool behind the scenes look at The Boxtrolls. Have you seen it already? Heading out this weekend? Let me know what you think!! ...

Kalahari Discount Code – Have a Fantastic Family Getaway

Some of the best vacations I remember from when I was a kid were the ones we took with family. Riding my bike on Cape Cod with my grandfather when it was sunny and playing Canasta with my grandmother when it rained, camping with my aunt, visiting my uncle on St. Croix, and getting to know distant relatives in Canada. I recently went searching for pictures of these adventures and couldn't find any ...

The Sound of #TheBoxtrolls

Ever wonder how the actors in animated films create the unusual voices you hear in the films? This behind the scenes peek will have you as excited as we are to see The Boxtrolls when it opens TOMORROW!!! ...

The Boxtrolls (A Sneak Peek) #TheBoxtrolls

The Boxtrolls hits theaters this Friday! We are super excited to see it and are thrilled to share this little sneak behind the scenes peek with you... Don't forget, you can grab your tickets at Fandango! ...

Just Between Friends Milwaukee Sale Starts this Weekend #JBFMilwaukee

As much as none of us want to admit it, winter is just around the corner. With colder temperatures and *gasp* snow comes a change in wardrobe. If your kid is anything like mine, there was a LOT of growing that went on this summer and last year's clothes are not going to fit again. I used to go out and buy all new pants, shirts, winter coat and snow pants. And then I would choke ...

TOP 5 TIPS for Being Disaster Aware #NatlPrep

September is National Preparedness Month and FEMA is encouraging people to make a family emergency communication plan, which outlines how to contact or meet family members before, during and after a natural disaster. Before disaster strikes, it’s time to ask yourself: Do you know how your family members are going to get in touch with each other? Do you know where you are going to meet near the ...

25 Easy Crock Pot Recipes

Crock pot recipes are a must have for any family on the go, and can even provide great options for busy college kids! They’re quick and easy, make a great heaping of food to last a few days if you love leftovers, and they’re so simple – anyone can do it! Take a look at this list of extremely simple tried and true easy crock pot recipes! 1. Crockpot Chickpea Chili [Vegetarian] 2. Crockpot ...

Easy and Delicious Pumpkin Recipes You Can Make at Home

Fall is the season of pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING and that's just fine with me. Not only do I love pumpkin, but it's actually really good for you too. Pumpkin is full of all kinds of healthy antioxidants. In addition to that, just one cup of cooked pumpkin contains more that 200% of your daily requirement of vitamin A. Add in the fiber, beta-carotene, potassium, and vitamin C and there's no ...

Dolphin Tale 2 Movie Review

Warner Bros. Pictures and Alcon Entertainment's Dolphin Tale 2 is the second installment of the story of Winter the dolphin who was featured in Dolphin Tale"(2011). The first movie tells the story of Winter who was caught in a fishing line and lost her tail which was badly damaged. She is fit with a prosthetic thanks to the tireless efforts of the staff of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and ...

Keep Senior Family Members Safe with VTech CareLine #VTechCareLine

When Josh was a baby and through the toddler years, VTech was a pretty common name to find around our house. We had a number of educational toys from them and I always loved how durable and dependable they were. I had no idea that VTech also makes other products including phones. I was given one particular phone - the VTech CareLine SN6197 to review and am receiving compensation for sharing my ...