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Mark Your Calendars: New Disney Children’s Movie {Disney Planes}

May 31, 2013 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Get excited for a new Disney release this summer!

From above the world of “Cars” comes “Disney’s Planes,” an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty’s not exactly built for racing—and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty’s courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar. “Disney’s Planes” takes off in theaters on Aug. 9, 2013.

Here is a sneak peek:

It is going to be a great movie for sure. Also, we have some awesome activities to get the kids even more excited about this release.

Stay tuned for more updates. You can also follow the updates on their Facebook page and Twitter page.

Burger King Offering $.50 Cents Ice Cream Cones All Summer

May 29, 2013 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Summer is just amazing. It allows time for outdoor park time. Family picnics while enjoying the wonderful outdoors. AND cheap ice cream. How many times do your kids scream for ice cream? Come on now. I know my kids are not the only ones that scream that high pitched sound.

Parents, we are in luck this summer. BURGER KING is offering an awesome deal all summer on their ice cream cones.

Parents Be Involved With Your Child’s Social Media Outlets

May 29, 2013 by Jennifer 1 Comment

We need to wake up and smell the roses… parents!

Kids all around the world are joining in social media outlets. I do not have a problem with this if the parents are involved with their child’s account. My oldest daughter has an instagram account. It is very alarming at the pictures that show up on her friend’s accounts. I check her account daily and she cannot accept friend requests unless she runs them by me. Also, she cannot follow other friends unless she asks me. If I see a picture come across her instragram account that does not look appropriate, she has to block that friend.

I have noticed some kids that are setting up multiple accounts and asking for followers. These are people that they have never met before and personally do not know. Parents need to realize that bad things can happen in social media if we do not keep all our bases covered with our children. Be present in your child’s daily life and all that they do in the online world. It is our responsibility to keep our child safe from harm.

Obviously, I am a social media geek. There is no denying on my part and of course the social media geek title is going to trickle down to my girls. It is already happening as mentioned above with my oldest daughter setting up an instragram account. The thing is, we need to teach social media responsibility or things can go negative very quickly.

1. Check your child’s accounts multiple times a day.

2. Ensure you know all passwords at all times.

3. Check all text messages and cell phone calls. Our provider, Verizon Wireless, allows this with special account management for families.

4. Set ground rules to where you have to approve of your child’s followers and requests.

5. Have open conversations with your child everyday so you know what is going on in their world.

It frightens me that some of my close friends are allowing their child to be in the social media world with no rules or limitations. It is time to wake up and realize what your child is doing in the technology world and be alarmed. Be prepared!

Dunkin’ Donuts Launches a New Spring/Summer Coffee Line

May 23, 2013 by Jennifer 2 Comments

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Dunkin’ Donuts. I received a Dunkin’ Donuts Party Kit to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.”

It is not huge secret that my husband and I are big coffee fans. I blame it on my husband for my coffee addiction. When we first met, I did not drink coffee at all. If you see my husband, he usually has a coffee cup in hand. 75% of the time it is a Dunkin’ Donuts cup in his hand. You can imagine where my husband was every morning when we lived in Raleigh, NC. We lived right across the street from Dunkin’ Donuts. He misses it for sure.

Once we found out from Mom Central that we were selected to host a Dunkin’ Donuts party, we did a big high five to each other. The three flavors that they have launched for their new seasonal line will amaze you. Who would have thought?

Coconut – Sometimes you feel like fresh coconut coffee flavor. And sometimes, you really feel like it.

Triple Berry – You know what they say, “Three berries are better than one.” That’s a saying, right?

Strawberry Shortcake – Just one sip of our strawberry-flavored coffee and you’ll agree: Dessert should come first.

I was able to gather friends and family and have a fun cook-out. We passed out the flavors at the cook-out and most of the reactions were very surprising. They didn’t realize how good the flavors would taste.

My favorite is the coconut. Coconut is a weakness for me and anything associated with coconut is more than likely a winner. My Dad and Brother are big fans of the strawberry shortcake. This came as a big surprise to me because my Dad always wants to drink his coffee with no flavors.

Since the weather is warmer, iced coffee has become my new addiction. You have to try out this Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee recipe.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup of your favorite ground Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee3 cups of cold water, divided
1/3 cup of sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
Whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Brew coffee in coffee maker using 3/4 cup ground coffee and 1 1/2 cups cold water.
2. Combine hot brewed coffee, sugar and half-and-half in pitcher. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Blend in 1 1/2 cups cold water. Chill until ready to serve.
3. Pour over ice in tall glasses or mugs. Top with whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately.

These seasonal coffees will only be available in grocery stores for a limited time. I recommend purchasing them before they are gone. I think you will really enjoy the new flavors based on my family and friend’s reaction. It helps celebrate the warmer seasons too!

I have lost half of my brain cells…

May 23, 2013 by Jennifer 4 Comments

I am here to clean the air and say that half of my brain cells are gone. Admission sets you free right?

I can no longer pretend that I remember everything. Point in check with this morning’s conversation:

Madisyn: Mom, you can’t remember. Where is your phone?
Me: Why?
Madisyn: Because, I am going to set reminders on your phone.
Me: haha!!!

My child has spilled it to the world that her mom cannot remember anything. Honestly, I am not sure where my memory went but it is not here. Once I had my girls, my memory just got lost. Someone can tell me something and then 10 minutes later if I didn’t write it down, I am scratching my head trying to remember what they said?

Exams at school, the information will stay in my brain… but everyday life situations, I cannot remember anything. I use to lose my glasses all the time when I would take them off at night but now I have resolved that problem. The glasses go under my pillow every single night.

Maybe the gray hairs popping up on my head are destroying my memory further since my youngest L let it be known about my gray hairs.

Lyndsee: Mom let’s play I spy.
Me: Ok, sure! I spy something gray.
Lyndsee: Your hair.
Me: What?!

I love my girls. They will keep me in line for sure.

Jennifer

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