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Need Last-Minute Shopping Ideas? Give the Gift of Entertainment!

December 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Some great entertainment gifts for anyone on your list.

Finishing up the last of that holiday shopping can be really tough, especially when you’re out of ideas on what to buy.  In a pinch, there’s one thing that almost everyone wants – to be entertained!  Here are some great ideas that can be applied to almost any situation (you didn’t forget a gift for the Secret Santa thing at work again, did you?). Movie Theater Gift Certificates – These are great because most people really enjoy going to the movies but many of us balk at the ... Continue Reading

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5 Romantic Movies for a Valentine’s Day Date Night at Home

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Enjoy a romantic movie night in this Valentine’s Day.

Going to dinner and a movie on Valentine’s Day night doesn’t always work out for everyone. Maybe you can’t find a sitter or there’s not enough room in your budget, or possibly you just don’t feel like fighting those crowds and waiting for hours to be seated at your favorite restaurant. Some of my favorite dates with my husband include getting the kids in bed, ordering Chinese food and watching a great movie. There are no crowds to fight, no babysitter to pay and we save money. If ... Continue Reading

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Breaking Dawn Brings Intensity, Maturity to Twilight Franchise

November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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SocialMoms reviews The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 movie opened in theaters last Friday and it did not disappoint.  Not only did it have one of the best box-office openings in history by bringing in a whopping $139.5 million this weekend, it also marked a decidedly grown-up change in the feel of the movies. Based on the novel, Breaking Dawn, follows Bella and Edward down the aisle at their highly-anticipated wedding and, while that was a highlight many fans were looking forward to, it was only the ... Continue Reading

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3 Family Friendly Movies for Thanksgiving Day

November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Heading to the movies this Thanksgiving? Check out Arthur Christmas, Hugo, or The Muppets.

There are at least two times a year where a family movie day is in order – Thanksgiving and Christmas. My family has made a tradition out of heading to the theater together during the holidays and it’s an event we all look forward to every year. Whether you have the same tradition or you would just like to get out and see a good film, on the day before the Thanksgiving (November 23rd) there are 3 Family-Friendly movies premiering which are perfect for kicking off the Holiday ... Continue Reading

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