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Brave

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Have you heard of Disney/Pixar's new film Brave? We have just seen the new trailer and my kids are already asking to head to the theaters. Unfortunately, they will have to wait a few months. Brave hits theaters June 22!

Synopsis:

"Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In “Brave,” a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts."

Frankenweenie

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Have you all heard of the new Tim Burton movie coming out in October? This new Walt Disney movie will hit the theaters October 5th!

"From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.

A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience."

Recipe Corner: Coconut Pineapple Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

My friend Jasey over at Jasey's Crazy Daisy always comes up with the most delicious desserts. I am often thankful and sad that I don't live closer to her. I imagine if I did, I would get the joy of eating her wonderful creations, but my thighs would hate me even more than they already do. In honor of celebrating her two year blog anniversary, she has the most amazing recipe waiting for you. Trust me...you want to check out her YUMMY Coconut Pineapple Cake.

from Jasey's Crazy Daisy

Open Discussion: Oscars 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Did anyone out there watch the Oscars last night? What did you think? Did Billy Crystal impress you? Definitely much better than James Franco last year. What was your favorite part of the show? My was definitely when Cirque Du Soleil came out to preform. The cast performed amazing stunts and trick. Some seemed nearly impossible, yet they performed them so effortlessly. They were just breathtaking! What is your take? Grab a Latte, Put up Your Feet, and Join the Discussion!

The Avengers Are Coming!

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Are you a fan of Iron Man? The Hulk? Thor? Captain America? Well now you can see them all come together in the newly released trailer of the upcoming movie, The Avengers.

My husband and I are so excited for May 4th to role around so that we finally see it on the big screen. We have seen all the characters in their individual films and can't wait to see how they all come together as a team.

I think I still like Iron Man and his sarcastic nature the best. But Thor isn't so bad to watch up there on the big screen either. ;) Who is your favorite Avenger?? Grab a Latte, Put Up Your Feet, and Join the Discussion!

Lion King Broadway Musical Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

My family and I are huge Disney fans. Anything and everything Disney takes me to a happy place! One of my favorite movies is The Lion King and both of my daughters also love the movie. In trying to expand my daughters love for art, I have longed to take them to see the Lion King on Broadway. A trip to New York City with my young daughters is something I am not quite brave enough to do....yet.

When I found out the musical toured the US, I was just waiting for it to come to our area. I was very excited when our homeschool group planned a field trip to the tour in a nearby city. So, last week we made the 2 1/2 hour drive to the theater. My girls were very excited.

We arrived early on the very rainy day and made our way into the theater. Yes, they have merchandise for sale: shirts, programs, stuffed animals, etc. Of course, we can not pass by the merchandise area without making a purchase, since my girls love souvenirs. They always say they need something to remember the trip by...although I do keep ticket stubs and programs (just not their idea of a souvenir). They both ended up with a stuffed doll of Nala.

We made our way into the theater and found our seats. I was a little worried that my youngest would be looking for the cartoon characters, but that would not be the case. She was mesmerized with the entire show. The costumes and sets were breathtaking. The actors/actresses were phenomenal. Of course, the music is beautiful. We had to download the album when we got home and they continuously listen and sing along to it. I wish we could have taken pictures, although I doubt the pictures would have done it justice.

Maybe you have already seen the musical, if not, I highly recommend it. It was a bit on the pricey side, but we went to a mid-week matinee, so that did help cut the cost. It was well worth the trip and I would definitely go see it again. Does anyone have suggestions for other Broadway plays on tour that are a must see?

Weapons in Our Schools

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

When schools teach about bullying, do they also warn the kids of the consequences of bringing weapons to school? Do they teach elementary kids what do if they know of a fellow student who is in possession of a weapon?

I have been involved with the public school system for about six years and although I know the student handbook forbids weapons of any kind on school property, I don't recall ever hearing a discussion about it amongst the staff and students. Every grade level learns about bullies and how to deal with them, but are we teaching our young elementary students what to do if they suspect a fellow student has a weapon? Not that I can recall.

Hopefully, your kids are aware and will never have to face this issue, but it is worth discussing with them at home several times over the year. It is also worth bringing up to your school board. It can't hurt to expand the bully discussion just a little wider in the younger grades. Can it? Grab a latte, put up your feet, and join the discussion!

Recipe Corner: Frozen Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000

My sister and I loved to eat frozen cookie dough growing up. We would make it exactly like the recipe said except we would leave out the egg. For any of you who love cookie dough ice cream, this is definitely a recipe you will want to try.

Do you have a mouthwatering recipe you would like to recommend? Shoot me an email at betweenthelines-kam@hotmail.com and I can post it for all to enjoy!

Ingredients
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, if desired

Directions
1. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir in the vanilla, water, flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts, if desired, and mix until well blended. Roll dough into bite-sized balls (or use a small ice cream scoop). Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Store balls in resealable plastic bags in the freezer.

Saturday Funnies/Fails

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Here are some more weekend funnies. "Laughter is the best medicine!"

see more Epic Fails

Anyone for Carbon Dioxide filled "Helium" balloons?? :)

see more Epic Fails

Good thing they had a tow truck to move that heavy wheelchair!

see more Epic Fails

Ummm....well, this just speaks for itself!

Recipe Corner: Szechwan Shrimp

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I am not a big fan of shrimp, but this recipe was a favorite of my husband’s. He eats this shrimp by the pound! If you like it spicy, add a little more red pepper! Do you have a mouthwatering recipe you would like to recommend? Shoot me an email at betweenthelines-kam@hotmail.com and I can post it for all to enjoy!

Ingredients
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Directions
1. In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. Stir in sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

FEBRUARY GIVEAWAYS AND PROMO NEWS from ROBIN LEEDY & ASSOCIATES

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

FEBRUARY GIVEAWAYS AND PROMO NEWS!
Fantastic Facebook Giveaways & News!

"Love Your Hair with Conair" Facebook Giveaway

Who doesn’t love fabulous hair? From now through 2/17, we want to spread the hair love so enter for your chance to win one of five great hair prizes in the "Love Your Hair with Conair" Facebook giveaway! During the week of Valentine's Day (2/13-2/17), five randomly selected entrants will be selected to win a Conair hair styling appliance, a Conair brush, and a Travel Smart heart-shaped luggage lock! Visit www.facebook.com/conairhair for more details and to enter the giveaway.

“I Love My Udderly Smooth Skin” Facebook Sweeps

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Baby Anti Monkey Butt "Cutest Little Monkey" Photo Sweeps

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WIN $1,500 Plus An Oral Care Prize Pack From The Natural Dentist in Woman's World!

Register to win a "Brighten Your Smile" prize pack from The Natural Dentist in the Feb. 27th issue of Woman’s World magazine. Winner will receive a selection of their signature products including their popular Healthy Gums Antigingivitis Rinse. All their products contain no alcohol or artificial ingredients. Winner will also receive $1,500 to put toward the family dental bills!
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New Replens Facebook Page Launches with Big Product Sample Giveaway
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We encourage you to "LIKE" the RL&A Facebook page (www.facebook.com/rlachatter) and to follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/rlachatter) to stay up to date on all client giveaways and promos!

VeggieTales®: Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

If you've been following my blog for awhile, you have read about the wonderful little guys from Veggie Tales. We have followed Bob the tomato and Larry the Cucumber as they learned the true meaning of Christmas and Easter and now it is is time to join them and their friends as they learn about greed, rejection, and helping others in Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men.

About the DVD:

In this Veggie-version of the classic tale, Larry the Cucumber stars as Robin Good, a fearless man who roves the town of Bethlingham with his band of merry men to help people by fundraising from the rich and giving to the poor! But when a greedy Prince starts stealing the townspeople’s hams, donations are down and Robin’s friends take off and decide to give robbing from the rich a try.

Feeling rejected, Robin thinks things can't get any worse, until he finds out that the ham-hoarding Prince has also captured his friends. Can Robin overcome his own hurt, rescue his friends and restore the townspeople's hope?

A story of faith, strength, and friendship, this timeless tale will warm the hearts of children everywhere!

My girls and I haven't yet watched this fun looking DVD, but they have watched the above trailer and are ready to go to the store and buy their copy. Big Entertainment will be releasing it on March 3rd at your local Christian bookstore and March 16th everywhere. If your local store doesn't have VeggieTales®: Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Me for sale, you can visit their website to order your own copy. While you are there, browse around at some of their other great DVD's or fun online games. Your kids will fall in love instantly with these fun-loving characters.

One lucky reader of Between the Lines is going to win their very own copy of VeggieTales®: Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Me!
To Enter: Simply visit Veggie Tale's Website and leave me a FACEBOOK comment telling me which product that your kiddo would love to have!

Extras: (Remember each entry must have a separate comment and an email address is needed to contact winner.)
~ Like Veggie Tales on Facebook (2)
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~Tweet this giveaway leaving me your link. (3x a day not back to back) (1 entry each)

This giveaway will end on February 29th @10p.m Eastern

*This giveaway is open to US and Canada only. Winner will be chosen randomly. An email notification will be sent to the email address provided by the winner. The winner must respond within 48 hours. Failure to do so will result in being disqualified and a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: The opinions & thoughts expressed are my own. I received no compensation for my review but was under any obligation to give a positive review. Prizes are mailed out by the distributor and Between the Lines cannot be held accountable for prizes not sent.

Valentine Craft for Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Happy Valentines Day! Are you searching for a cute little activity to do with your kiddos today? My girls and I made some pretty Valentine wreaths that were simple and fun to make.

Start With:

Red and pink construction paper

A paper plate

Scissors

Glue

glitter or glitter glue

To begin, Cut a large hole in the paper plate. This was hard for the girls to do, so I helped with this part. Next, Cut out a lot of hearts from red and pink paper. I showed my kids the trick to cutting out the hearts and they were able to do it for the most part. We all pitched in. If your child is younger, pre-cut the hearts before starting the activity. After your hearts are cut, glue the hearts to the paper plate, overlapping a bit. Next comes my girls' favorite part. Decorating! We used glitter glue, markers, and stamps. I think in their mind, the more glitter the better. That is why I chose the glitter. It helps contain the mess a bit. If you can't glitter glue, you can use a glue stick and a glitter shaker. It may be a bit messier, but the kids will have a blast. Now their wreaths were by no means perfect, but they made it with love, so I wouldn't change a thing.

Learning Resources Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Do your kids love learning as much as mine? Do you have trouble finding toys and games that are educational, yet fun at the same time? Learning resources "is a leading manufacturer of innovative, hands-on educational materials for classrooms and learning toys for the home. For more than 25 years, the company has been a trusted source for educators and parents for quality, award-winning educational products." Just visit their easy to navigate website and you will be amazed at how many wonderful products that your child would be interested in and benefit from.

For 2012, Learning Resources has released a huge variety of new educational toys. Amongst them is the Healthy Helpings MyPlate Activity Mat. This activity mat helps children kinesthetically learn about healthy food choices and the new USDA MyPlate guidelines. This great learning source features 48 photo based food cards and illustrated exercise cards. The mat itself measures at 4.5’L x 4.5’H, so it is perfect for small group play or the whole class.

My girls love trying to stump each other. They will choose a card for their sister and if they place the card on the wrong part of the plate, they have to choose an exercise card.

The exercise cards further promote a healthy lifestyle and show kids how easy it is to get daily exercise. This activity mat has many different ways to play and my girls love them all. We have decided that we are going to donate it to our school to allow all the classes a chance to play. Would you like a Healthy Helpings MyPlate Activity Mat? Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below for a chance to win!

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Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Can you guess which movie this quote is from? Bonus points for guessing the character!

"See, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest ones you need to watch out for, because you never know when they're going to do something incredibly... stupid."

Take a guess in the comments below.

Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:30:00 +0000

Can you guess what movie this popular quote is from?

"Name's Barf. I'm a Mog, half man half dog. I'm my own best friend."

Take a guess in the comments below!

Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:45:00 +0000

Can you guess what movie this quote comes from? Bonus if you can guess the character!

"When I was your age I never chased a boy or called a boy or sat in a parked car with a boy."

Take a guess in the comments below!

Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Do you know which movie this quote is from? Bonus if you guess the character!

"Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while. "

Take a guess in the comments below!

Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Do you know which movie this quote came from? Bonus if you guess the character!

"I will not rest until I have you holding a Coke, wearing your own shoe, playing a Sega game--featuring you--while singing your own song in a new commercial--starring you--broadcast during the Superbowl in a game that you are winning, and I will not sleep until that happens. I'll give you fifteen minutes to call me back."

Take a guess in the comments below!

Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Can you guess what movie this quote came from? Bonus if you can guess the character!

"Men are incapable of growth, change and progress. For men self improvement ends at toilet training."

Take a guess in the comments below.

Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Can you guess which movie this quote is from? Bonus if you guess the character!

"Since I've met you, I've nearly been incinerated, drowned, shot at and chopped into fish bait. We're caught in middle of something sinister here, my guess is Dad found out more he was looking for, and until I'm sure, I'm going to continue to do things the way I think they should be done."

Take a guess in the comments below.

Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:23:00 +0000

Do you know which movie this quote this is from? Bonus if you guess the character?

"When do I get my own flashy-little-memory-messier-upper-thing?"

Take a guess in the comments below.

Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Can you guess what movie this quote is from? Bonus if you guess the characters!

"I feel the need...the need for speed!"

Take a guess in the comments below.

Recipe Corner: Berry Oatmeal Bars

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Easy to make, yummy to eat! This is a great dessert that the whole family will love. Cut your bars out as small or as BIG as you like! Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
• 3/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1 cup Strawberry, Raspberry, or Blueberry jam
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F . Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, cake mix, and melted margarine so that it makes nice clumps and there is no dry mix left. Press 1/2 of the oats mixture evenly into the bottom the prepared pan. In a separate bowl, mix jam with water, and spread over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 23 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Cool before cutting into bars.

Recipe Corner: Bubblegum Cupcakes

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Check out these pretty and yummy looking cupcakes from Created by Diane. Her adorable and yummy recipes never get old.