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Donal Trump and Gaston

Does Disney Keep Its Magic In A Post Trump World?

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I went to Disney World a week after Donald Trump was inaugurated. I'm glad we went so soon after he was sworn in because there is a good chance he will sign an executive order banning all magic from the place if he's given enough time. To be honest, I was leery about heading south of the border with the political climate being as it is, but then I remembered Hillary won the popular vote and there are WAY more progressive people in the U.S. than the Republican party would like us to think and …

Filed Under: Disney, Travel, United States Tagged With: Disney after Trump, disney magic, nice things that happen at Disney, pixie dust, should you go to Disney now, travel ban, travel to us

Girls In Tech

How We’re Building a Future for Girls in Tech

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I originally wanted to write a post about women in technology, but the numbers aren't good and my research findings were just too depressing. But there's hope for the future of women in tech with a new generation, so I focused on girls in tech instead — those stats are promising — and specifically, on two teenaged girls who landed in the Apple App Store last summer with sticker apps. In the spirit of full disclosure, the two girls are mine. Like most moms I know, I can …

Filed Under: Living, Parenting Tagged With: developing apps for the Apple Store, encouraging girls to develop tech, girls in technology, the future of girls in technology

Prince

Prince and His Purple Reign Live On

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I was dreamin' when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray. It does kind of feel like a dream, a bad one. Prince died yesterday and as of this moment, all we have is speculation. The internet exploded with messages of sadness, disbelief, and weariness at losing yet another mega talented musician this year. Along with messages of grief and condolences people are beginning to share their memories of how Prince and his music affected their lives. There are periods of my life that are …

Filed Under: Entertaining, Hot Topics, Pop Culture Tagged With: great albums by Prince, Prince, Prince has influenced generations of artists, Remembering Prince and his music

Men in kilts

Super Easy DIY Scottish Serape Shawl

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Last summer, my husband surprised me with a visit to The Fergus Scottish Festival. I didn’t know where we were heading until we pulled into a dusty field, which doubled as a parking lot, that the most Scottish experience this side of the Atlantic was our destination. If I had known, I would have cleared my schedule for the entire weekend and made sure we were there to enjoy every caber toss, every raised glass of whiskey, and every kilted wonder that passed through the admission gates. As …

Filed Under: DIY, Fashion, Living Tagged With: DIY Scottish shawl, easy shawl pattern, Fergus Scottish Festival, how do I make a serape?, how to make a serape, Scottish serape, what is a serape?, What kind of fabric do I need for a serape

25 Must See Christmas Movies

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Tis the season for list making, but we’ve got the list of 25 Must See Christmas Movies all done for you. You’re welcome. When you need a break from Christmas merry making or you need to get back in the spirit after a day spent in the grinchiest of all places, the mall, tuck up under a cozy blanket and prepare to enjoy some festive down time. 25 Must See Christmas Movies December 1: Get your grinchy heart growing with Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas. December 2: Santa Clause 1, …

Filed Under: Christmas, Everything Christmas, Holidays, Pop Culture Tagged With: 25 Must See Christmas Movies, a countdown of Christmas movies, best Christmas movies of all time, best Holiday movies

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