“Bachelor” Contestant Gia Allemand in Critical Condition
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“Bachelor” Contestant Gia Allemand in Critical Condition

August 14, 2013 Gia Allemand, who is best known for being a contestant on the 14th season of The Bachelor (and then later appeared on Bachelor Pad), is currently on life-support in critical condition at a New Orleans hospital. The cause of the “serious emergency medical event” is unknown but the 29-year-old’s mother and boyfriend,…

“Catching Fire,” “Thor” and More: Fall 2013 Movie Preview
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“Catching Fire,” “Thor” and More: Fall 2013 Movie Preview

September 2, 2013 Some years, the fall movie lineup isn’t as great as others but the upcoming season is jam-packed with promising titles and highly-anticipated sequels.  Of course, we can’t list all of them but here are some films to keep on your radar in the coming weeks and months. Riddick September 6, 2013 In…

3 Ways Tattooed Theresa Vail Will Change Miss America
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3 Ways Tattooed Theresa Vail Will Change Miss America

September 12, 2013 We’ve all seen them.  The Miss America pageant contestants have a certain perfection to them.  Their teeth are dazzling white, their hair is styled immaculately and their skin is flawless.  With poise and grace, they grace the stage, representing their home state. Some have condemned the pageant for creating an image of…

How Will Miley Cyrus Handle Being Single?
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How Will Miley Cyrus Handle Being Single?

September 20, 2013 It’s official!  Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have called it quits after one of the strangest engagements in recent history.  The former Hannah Montana star bragged about her mature relationship, dished on how much she enjoyed sex and downplayed the importance of a big wedding over this past year but it’s all come…

Celebrate “Talk Like A Pirate Day” with The Pirate Fairy #PirateFairy
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Celebrate “Talk Like A Pirate Day” with The Pirate Fairy #PirateFairy

September 19, 2013 Ahoy there matey! Did you know that today is the official Talk Like a Pirate Day? Ya didn’t? Well shiver me timbers, it’s time to learn more! The parodic holiday was created in 1995 by John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy), of Albany, Oregon. They proclaimed September 19th to be…

Rielle Hunter Finally Apologizes for Being John Edwards’ Mistress
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Rielle Hunter Finally Apologizes for Being John Edwards’ Mistress

October 17, 2013 Rielle Hunter became one of the world’s most famous (and infamous) mistresses at the height of John Edwards’ popularity.  When John Kerry ran for president and chose Edwards as a running mate, it seemed almost as though people would have preferred the latter as their commander-in-chief.  He seemed to have it all…

Jamie Dornan Tapped as Christian Grey in “Fifty Shades” Movie
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Jamie Dornan Tapped as Christian Grey in “Fifty Shades” Movie

October 24, 2013 When Fifty Shades of Grey came out, it seemed like every woman in America was reading it.  The furor over the Twilight inspired book was so comical, in fact, that it resulted in an entire skit in honor of Mother’s Day on Saturday Night Live. Now, a film adaptation is in the works and there has…

Mary Poppins Celebrates 50 Years With an Anniversary Edition #MaryPoppinsMagic
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Mary Poppins Celebrates 50 Years With an Anniversary Edition #MaryPoppinsMagic

December 10, 2013 Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down!  Oh how I love watching Mary Poppins. The songs, the dancing, the antics. It’s hard to believe that the film is 50 years old! In honor of the half-century mark, the Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Edition is coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack…

‘Rise of the Guardians’ – Holiday Edition on Blu-ray and DVD
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‘Rise of the Guardians’ – Holiday Edition on Blu-ray and DVD

November 18, 2013 Are you looking for a great family-friendly addition to your holiday film collection?  If so, you may be in luck!  On November 5, 2013, Rise of the Guardians – Holiday Edition was released on DVD and Blu-ray and it comes with an adorable marching elf!  During the holidays, it’s the little extras that…

Shop Bilingual Sesame Street Holiday Gifts with Oznoz #OZNOZBILINGUAL
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Shop Bilingual Sesame Street Holiday Gifts with Oznoz #OZNOZBILINGUAL

December 5, 2013 Raising a bilingual child reaps amazing benefits – everything from increased testing scores to better mental flexibility. Myrah Duque, a parent raising her daughter in a bilingual environment, feels it will extend to her child’s future as well. “It will offer her double the chances for employment and advancement when she becomes an…

In Theaters: Great Movies for The 2013 Holiday Season
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In Theaters: Great Movies for The 2013 Holiday Season

December 5, 2013 This holiday season, there isn’t much in the way of festive films to choose from. Fortunately, there are plenty of other movies coming out from all genres.  In fact, on Christmas day alone you will have to decide which big name flick you’ll be seeing (unless you want to stay at the…

Is Being a Submissive Wife the New Hollywood Trend?
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Is Being a Submissive Wife the New Hollywood Trend?

January 10, 2014 Over the last few decades, there has been a major focus on promoting the equality and independence of women but, recently, a number of women also seem ready to accept a more submissive role in their relationship. This past week, Candace Cameron Bure, who you may remember as DJ Tanner on Full House,…

Is Gisele Bundchen the Most Obnoxious Famous Mom?
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Is Gisele Bundchen the Most Obnoxious Famous Mom?

January 16, 2014 Over the past few years, Gisele Bundchen has said some things about motherhood that have certainly raised eyebrows, but now many women are finding her behavior completely outrageous.  In fact, she almost seems to be on a mission to show the world how unrealistically perfect she is at everything. Let’s look back on…

Top 10 Movies for Black History Month
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Top 10 Movies for Black History Month

February 3, 2014 February is Black History month and, recently, there have been a number of successful, critically acclaimed films detailing the history of African Americans including 12 Years a Slave and Lee Daniels’ The Butler.  Undoubtedly, this is a very sensitive subject but it is important for our youth to be educated about the…

Frozen, Star Wars & Mission Impossible: The Piano Guys Bring Classic to Cool
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Frozen, Star Wars & Mission Impossible: The Piano Guys Bring Classic to Cool

February 25, 2014 If you haven’t met The Piano Guys yet, you’re  missing out. This YouTube sensation hit the web with their first video in May 2011. Since then, they’ve gathered over 2.5 million subscribers, signed with Sony records, gone on tour, and created a body of work that challenges our perceptions of classical and popular music….

Gwyneth & Chris Split, Mila & Ashton Expecting
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Gwyneth & Chris Split, Mila & Ashton Expecting

March 26, 2014 The last few days have delivered some major bombshells from Hollywood.  Just like those of us who live regular lives, celebrities can feel the sting of a failed relationship but they can also experience the excitement of new beginnings.  Here are two of the most notable stories from this past week. After…

“Star Trek” Star Wil Wheaton’s Advice to a Bullied “Nerd” Girl
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“Star Trek” Star Wil Wheaton’s Advice to a Bullied “Nerd” Girl

April 1, 2014 Last June during a panel at Denver Comic Con, a little girl stepped up to the microphone and asked Star Trek: The Next Generation star, Wil Wheaton: “When You Were a Kid Were You Called a Nerd?” For whatever reason, his response has suddenly gone viral and it’s a very, very good…

5 Surprising Performances: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
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5 Surprising Performances: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

April 22, 2014 Within ten minutes of walking into my parents’ house last week, my mom sat me down in front of the computer to see “this great video” of a granny dancing. I recognized the title because it’d made its way around social media but I hadn’t yet watched because really – a granny?…

Female Stars Who Are Comfortable With Their Bodies
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Female Stars Who Are Comfortable With Their Bodies

May 19, 2014 Everyone knows that women often have a very complicated relationship with their bodies. Whether they are voluptuous and curvy or slim and small breasted, women tend to pick themselves apart and focus on the negative rather than learning to love themselves for who they are. Certain bodies types have long been praised in the…

Glitter and Glue: Megan’s Summer Reading Picks
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Glitter and Glue: Megan’s Summer Reading Picks

May 21, 2014 We are so excited to be launching Megan’s Summer Reading Picks this week. The program is designed to give all our SocialMoms a chance to talk about a specific book, get to know the author, and maybe even win some prizes! We’re thrilled to announce that our first pick is Glitter and…

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Are Officially Married!
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Are Officially Married!

May 27, 2014 After months and months of anticipation, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are finally husband and wife (see the first photo here). The couple married at Fort di Belvedere in Florence, Italy over the weekend and – of course – it sounds like it was an extremely lavish affair. Despite his separation from…

“Google Translate Sings”: Popular Songs Find New Lyrics
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“Google Translate Sings”: Popular Songs Find New Lyrics

June 2, 2014 In the middle of the seemingly endless Frozen-craze, my daughter found a smile-generating gem on You Tube that she has been quoting all week. Malinda Reese, a 19 year old performer, runs popular songs, like “Let It Go,” through up to fifteen versions of Google Translate. Then she sings the words as…

The Boxtrolls are Coming: Summer Family Movie #TheBoxtrolls
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The Boxtrolls are Coming: Summer Family Movie #TheBoxtrolls

June 13, 2014 I love taking my kids to the movies, especially during the warm summer months, and I’m always on the lookout for a fun family film. I was excited to see that The Boxtrolls are coming to theaters on September 26! The Boxtrolls is a Family Event movie from the creators of Coraline…

Enjoy Pixar Summer Movies to Go! #disneymoviesanywhere
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Enjoy Pixar Summer Movies to Go! #disneymoviesanywhere

July 15, 2014 Summer is here, and with it vacation fun with the family. I don’t know about you, but the first thing I grab when we’re heading out the door is something to occupy my kids on the trip! Otherwise I’m stuck answering “How long until we get there?” hundreds of times. Whether we’re off…