During a recent trip to Branson, Missouri, the family had the opportunity to visit the Hollywood Wax Museum.  The Hollywood Wax Museum is easy to spot along Highway 76 thanks to the gigantic, life-size King Kong statue high atop the building. 

My heart ached upon hearing of the brutal beating of a young African American college student.  This morning my youngest son suddenly entered my room and a photo of a bruised, bloodied Martese Johnson being arrested flashed on the tv screen. 

The Berenstain Bears books have been around as long as I can remember.  I remember watching The Berenstain Bears on PBS when I was a kid.  I remember checking them out from our local library and purchasing a Berenstain Bears book or two from the school book fair when I was a kid.  The Berenstain Bears were popular because there was always a moral to the story and I guess that's one of the reasons the series has lasted so many years.  I did a little research and found out the series premiered in 1962.    Flash forward 53 years later and The Berenstain Bears are still at it.  Thats' pretty amazing isn't it? 

How many fab photos do you have on your phone?  50?  100?  200+? Time to release the pics from the imprisonment of your phone.   Has your phone replaced your camera?  I used to lug my camera with me all the time but now I find myself using my cell phone to capture those can't miss moments.  Sharing pics on social media or via text is great but some of those pics are so fab they're worthy of something more special.  Those are the pics I use as greeting cards, calendars, and photo books.  

Have you ever visited one of those tourist-y Hollywood Wax Museums?  No matter where we vacation:  Orlando, San Francisco, LA, New York, Branson, there is always one of these wax museums.  For a long time I avoided them thinking they were a) kinda creepy, b) too tourist-y and c) just creepy.  

As I waited in the lobby to pick up my kids, I overheard a teenager whining to her mom "I need a 19".  "That's not good enough."  "Maaaahhhhhhmmmm... it's good enough.  It's not like a school grade"   "How a 19 gonna get you into college?  Do you have all the paperwork?" the mom asked fumbling through a huge stack of papers.   "Yes" replied the teen bluntly. "A" tap "C" tap "T" tap tap tap. "Ooh this too much" said the mom. I smiled.  Someone's going to college.  I leaned in slightly listening deeper to their conversation.  The mother daughter bickering continued for a few minutes until the mom rose from her chair completely frustrated with her daughter.  The daughter let out a huge sigh.   "Are you okay" I asked. "Yes ma'am."  She said softly looking down at her laptop. Her mom returned and sat down between us.  "Ooh this is so frustra...

This has been a wicked Winter but rest assured Spring will soon be here. I know it's hard to believe while those mounds of dirty snow just outside your window but hang in there Spring is on its way! As we gear up for our annual Spring Break Road Trip I decided to share some traveling tips with some of my fellow road warriors.  These tried and true tips are sure to help you save money as you and your family gear up for your road trip.  #1  Make Sure ALL of Your Tires Are Properly Inflated          Winter has wrecked havoc on city streets and potholes are everywhere.  Lessen your chances of a blowout by making sure your tires are properly inflated.  My mechanic suggests steering away from those gas station tire inflators with the auto tire gauge and don't rely solely on the your car's tire pressure monitoring system.  He suggests a quick visit to your local mechanic or t...

In the beginning of season three of Nickelodeon’s hit-animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo find themselves out of the sewers and into the woods. 

The Legend of Korra is a hit in the Three Boys and an Old Lady household.  We are so excited to receive for review the latest in the series. The Legend of Korra–Book Four: Balance arrives on Blu-ray and DVD March 10 for fans to relive all the excitement from the final season. 

What are you listening to lately?    What song is on constant replay on your daily commute? Right now, I am vibing to Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" and the youngest of Los Tres Amigos is jamming to Vance Joy's "Riptide" and our family is rocking out to The Curtis Fields "Fool for You". During last week's date night, Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" came on the radio.  I asked Hubby to turn it up and told him this song reminds me of us 'cept for the "I'll be loving you until we're 70" verse.  I will love Hubby ALWAYS!!!  The lyrics are a beautiful testament of endearing love and also remind me of couples we know in our family and at church who have been married much longer than our 17 years.  "Riptide" on the other hand is a song I just heard yesterday evening.  The youngest and I were talking and listening to tunes when the song came on.  I was just about to switch stations when he jumpe...

Elmo is back and more lovable than ever as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, release Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 3 on DVD and digital on March 3, 2015. 

Today is National Pancake Day! Stop by your local IHOP and snag a complimentary short stack. Hurry this offer is only valid today, March 3, from 7 AM to 10 PM at participating IHOP restaurants. This is a fab freebie but everyone is encouraged to make a donation which will benefit area local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  This year IHOP hopes to raise close to $3.5 million. For more info or to locate an IHOP near you visit  http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/pancake-day-details.html   Anyone making a donation of at least $5 will receive a coupon for $5 off your next visit.  Winner winner, pancakes for dinner!!!

This spring, dive in with the Bubble Guppies for six underwater learning adventures in the new DVD collection Bubble Guppies Fin-Tastic Collection. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Bubble Guppies Fin-Tastic Collection will be available on DVD today, March 3, 2015, for the suggested retail price of $21.99.

Did you know Paw Patrol was a winner of the 2104 Parents Choice Award in the TV Category for Fun Stuff (K2-5)? Everyone’s favorite PAW Patrol rescue pups, Marshall and Chase, take fans on exciting rescue missions in this new DVD release from Nickelodeon’s number-one preschool series, PAW Patrol. PAW Patrol: Marshall and Chase On the Case! stars Marshall and Chase alongside the other PAW Patrol pups in eight new, action-filled adventure fans won’t want to miss. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, PAW Patrol: Marshall and Chase On the Case! will be available on DVD today, March 3, 2015, for the suggested retail price of $14.99. PAW Patrol: Marshall and Chase On the Case! includes the following episodes: • Pups Pit Crew/ Pups Fight Fire - Ryder and the PAW Patrol have to rescue Alex when he takes off on his new “super trike.” Marshall proves to be a true hero when he puts out a real fire during a race for the Fa...