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Captain America – The Winter Soldier review
Unable to attend the screening of Captain America – The Winter Soldier, I asked a my friend, Tony Mauro, to take his buddies and offer Julieverse readers a review from a Dad’s perspective. Captain...
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#PURELLLendaHand partners with Champions for Kids and our kids take the...
It all started a few weeks ago. I kept hearing the good old “I wants” and “I needs” and “I have to gets.” It being Summer, it seemed even more prominent. When I finally had heard enough, I pulled out...
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Making Fit Fun for the Little Ones
I love opportunities to encourage kids to get moving, and while my kids are already super active, new ideas are always embraced. We were recently were sent samples of LeapFrog’s new LeapBands to...
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Worst Day Ever
Since begin introduced to it as a second grade teacher, I’ve loved Judith Voirst’s Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day. A simple story, there were so many writing and discussion...
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This weekend: Discovery Weekend at Barnes & Noble — have fun AND shop your list
The fact that I’m all about the shop (that’s a verb) is no surprise to anyone. And while I love the convenience of kicking it back with no-hassle online shopping 360 days a year, there are those 5 or 6...
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Why everyone needs to see A Girl Like Her
2 weeks ago, I previewed the hardest, most emotional movie I’ve ever seen. Nope. No exaggeration. I have never seen anything that tore at my emotions more than A Girl Like Her. And I’m still left with...
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What is Litter? Earth Day Activities for Young Children
In honor of Earth Day (April 22), here are several quick, easy lessons and activities to use with young children to tie-in to your celebration. These lessons are suitable for children in grades...
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The two things you must do to prepare for a conference (or industry event)
In my broad workload of careers from marketing to education and back again, I’ve learned, through trial and error, that there’s a right way and a wrong way to attend a conference, an educational course...
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Should my family see PAN: The movie?
I first became transfixed with PAN during the Cinderella trailers earlier this year. I remember a captivating preview, complete with sprawling, colorful imaging. It took me back to my time at Disney...
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Matilda is coming to Philadelphia! Here’s how to prepare your kids to see the...
On my lengthy list of things I dream to do with the kids, is taking them to a musical. Each year when the Broadway Philadelphia schedule is announced, I dream of enjoying a special day in the city....
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Matilda the Musical Review: Should you take your kids to see the show?
I’m in awe of the talent of a 10-year-old girl. Last night, I took Big to see Matilda the Musical in Philadelphia and you have to know that Mabel Tyler, who is cast as one of three Matildas (the...
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How old is too young to attend a Broadway show?
One of my favorite perks of Julieverse is being able to review movies and shows for families — sharing how appropriate a story’s portrayal may be for children, the “types” of people who may like the...
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Disney’s Beauty & the Beast is Coming to Philadelphia!
I’ll soon head to my third Broadway show of the season with Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center providing media tickets. This time, it’s Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, and I’m in trouble with this one. As...
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8 Ideas for a Valentine’s Date Night
This year, break the mold of dinner and a movie for Valentine’s Day and plan a unique date that guarantees a great time. Whether this is your first Valentine’s Day together or you’ve been married for...
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Disney’s Beauty & the Beast On Tour Review: Should You Take Your Kids?
When I asked Middle to “be my guest” to see Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, he shook his head and said “enough with the puns” but happily accepted the invitation, with a hopeful gleam in his eye. In...
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How to watch the Olympics in Rio 2016
[We were hosted to a night of fun from Comcast and xfinityX1. This post was written in appreciation.] I’ll be the first to admit that I prefer the Games to happen every four years. I loved the...
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