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Maleficent – In Theaters Now
May 30, 2014 By
Maleficent is in theaters now, May 30th!
“Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.
When we first started seeing the commercials for this movie, my daughter was a bit scared. And I had no idea the movie was about Sleeping Beauty. All I know is it seemed a bit dark for my daughter, so I probably wouldn’t see it. But then I watched a few trailers and thought it actually looks like a great movie!
I took my cousin, Merrilee with me to watch the preview. The movie was fantastic! The scenes were amazing and the special effects wonderful. There were many magical creatures that made the film so, well magical.
Now that I’ve seen Maleficent, I know my daughter will like it. I know she will not like it in the theaters as it’s loud and a bit scary on big screen (for her anyway) but when it comes out we will definitely watch it together.
I don’t remember the Sleeping Beauty Fairy Tale very well, but love, love this version. It was a sad and sweet story.
This movie is rated PG and is out now! Go see it!!
12 Barbeque Recipes for Father’s Day
May 29, 2014 By
This post is sponsored by Foodie.com.
Father’s Day is June 8th. It’s really not that far away. I need to start planning. But what to make and what to buy? He loves BBQ and pork, so I think I will make either pulled pork sandwiches or BBQ pork on the grill, along with BBQ corn and a nice salad.
I went ahead and looked up some recipes over at Foodie.com while I was deciding. They have an amazing selection of recipes for anything you can think of. Here are some recipes I looked at:
Check out 12 Barbeque Recipes for Father’s Day
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Next I need to look up some cheesecake for dessert!! Yumm!
Are you planning a special meal for your father or husband?
Countdown to Summer!
May 28, 2014 By
School is almost out down here. June 5th is their last day. There is so much going on at school!! Last week my daughter went on her class field trip to the bowling alley. How much fun was that?! 100 kindergarteners bowling!!
A sweet picture with her teacher.
After bowling it was of to the park for some more fun!!
Today we pajama and movie day!
Then tomorrow is water and pizza day. Friday is a picnic at school. Next week another pajama and movie day! Wow how fun!!
Tips on Keeping the Air Clean During Allergy and Asthma Season
May 27, 2014 By
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I’ve never been affected by seasonal allergies. At least none that I know of. But this year? Wow! It’s been a bad year for a lot of people. And guess who got it too? Me.
It started with my ears clicking. It did not hurt but it was very annoying. It almost felt like there was water in there. I tried ear drops and some Claritan. Then next came some bad sinus pain and a possible sinus infection. After a course of antibiotics there was still sinus pressure and the ear clicking was still there. My eyes! They are dry and irritating and itchy. Where did all of this come from? I went to visit and Ear, Nose and Throat doctor and he told me it was allergies. I said, I never had allergies before. But he said they could come on at any time.
Of course it’s all over the news about how bad allergy season is this year. So what can you do about it? Here is some information to help you get some relief.
Most people actually don’t realize air indoors can be up to 5 times more polluted with harmful allergens than the air outdoors!
Keep dust under control: Clean tables, shelves, lamp shades and electronics with a damp cloth to ensure dust doesn’t float into the air. Avoid throw rugs when possible; uncluttered and bare floors are best.
Love your vacuum: Vacuum carpets, wood floors and tile at least two times per week.
Clean the air you breathe: Use an air purifier with a True HEPA filter in common areas of the home and in the bedroom.
Prevent pet dander: While most doctors suggest that people allergic to animal dander avoid household pets with feathers or fur, if you’re an animal lover, keep the animal out of the bedroom.
Keep pollen outside: You can reduce the number of outdoor allergens such as pollen and mold from entering the home by keeping windows and doors closed and setting the air conditioner on re-circulate.
As noted above, an easy way for people to combat allergy symptoms is by using an air purifier with a true HEPA filter, such as one from the Fellowes AeraMax line. Their sleek design and ultra-quiet operation make them the perfect home companion as they silently remove 99.97% of the invisible indoor pollutants (pet dander, mold, allergens, etc.)
Fellows sent me the AeraMax Air Purifier to review. With all the pollen going around and getting a third cat, I thought why not? I could use some help, my allergies are killing me!
I love this new Air Purifier! It works up to 200 square feet. I placed in between my kitchen and living room. AeraSmart™ Sensor monitors the air quality and automatically adjusts the fan speed to keep your air purified. All of the sudden the purifier will kick up a notch. Although it’s still very quite. The True HEPA filter with AeraSafe™ antimicrobial treatment safely removes 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns, including pollen, ragweed and other allergens, viruses, germs, dust mites, mold spores and cigarette smoke.
All these lights let you know whats going on. The big circle at the top monitors the air quality and adjusts the fan speed. Different colored lights let you know the purity of your air. And yes Mine has been red sometimes, yuck!
The two lines together let you know when your HEPA Filter needs to be changed. And the six dots let you know when the Carbon Filter needs to be replaced.
Look how sleek and slender this is. My AeraMax is visible to anyone who walks through my house so having something discreet and pretty is a must.
Do you suffer from allergies? What helps you?
