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Top Five Kid Friendly …

March 20, 2015 By admin

This seemed to be the longest winter EVER so I’m really excited that spring arrives today. If you’re looking for something different to celebrate the arrival of spring over the next few weeks, here are my top five kid friendly activities to celebrate spring…

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Top Five Kid Friendly Activities to Celebrate Spring

1) Spring means colorful flowers and kids of all ages will be amazed by the creations at the 2015 Macy’s flower show Art in Bloom opening this weekend (through April 4). If you’re in New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, or San Francisco you’ll definitely want to check out this free show. Last year’s show was amazing so I can’t wait to see it this year.

2) Hersheypark is a great spot for family fun and their Springtime in The Park weekends are set for April 3-5 and 11-12. We took a road trip there last spring and its a great time to go without major crowds or heat waves. Check out my Hersheypark Review here.

3) For adventure seeking families in New York, Luna Park in Coney Island’s season opener is Sunday, March 29. Festivities begin at the famous 88-year-old coaster, the Cyclone with an egg-cream christening at 11:45 am. The first 100 guests ride free so be sure to arrive early.

4) New York’s 2015 International Children’s Film Festival wraps up this weekend so come check out a kid friendly flick or attend the family friendly closing night celebration.

5) If you follow me on social media, you know my daughter and I attended a preview of Cinderella last week with The Moms and we LOVED it. If you’re looking for a must-see spring movie that will charm girls of all ages, this version of Disney’s Cinderella does not disappoint. The costumes are amazing, the actors and actresses are perfectly cast and even though you know the story, this live action film keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. And, if you’ve got a Frozen fan, the Frozen Fever short beforehand is super cute.

What are your plans to celebrate the arrival of spring?

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Spotlight on London: …

January 12, 2015 By admin

Do you remember loving the story about Paddington the bear who travels from Peru to London with a suitcase full of orange marmalade? Me too. I got to see the movie preview last week (oh and I met Nicole Kidman too!) and I just loved it. Read on for my Paddington Movie Review.

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Spotlight on London: Paddington Movie Review with Nicole Kidman

I’ve seen quite a few kid-friendly movies in the last few years and for the most part, my daughter enjoys them way more than I do. I headed off to the Paddington movie preview excited to meet Nicole Kidman (the movie’s villain) but I really didn’t expect much from the movie. It turns out, I loved meeting Nicole and I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved the movie.

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Spotlight on London: Paddington Movie Review with Nicole Kidman

Before the movie, Nicole Kidman won me over by sharing stories about her kids favorite night time books (Goodnight Moon, Paddington Bear, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and food preferences (pasta with cheese or butter – never sauce). Stars, they’re just like us!

Paddington is an adorable, funny movie that kids of all ages and parents will enjoy.

The movie follows the tale from Michael Bond’s book – Paddington leaves his jungle home in Peru with a note around his neck and looks to find a home in London. The movie offers a nice introduction to sights and attractions in London and the cast: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Nicole Kidman, Peter Capaldi and Ben Whishaw (Paddington’s voice) do a great job. The computer-generated imagery and animatronics are amazing at making Paddington come to life on the big screen.

The entertaining moments start when the Brown family finds the bear alone at Paddington Station and take him home. From there, problems ensue and the laughs continue as Paddington wins over his new hosts. Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins are perfectly cast as Mr. and Mrs. Brown and the dry British humor, hysterical flashbacks and musical interludes keep adults entertained while silly bear antics keep the kiddies laughing.

I won’t spill the beans but Nicole Kidman plays the devious and entertaining villain – kids might find her scary but you can assure them there is a happy ending.

I highly recommend Paddington for all ages, opening in theaters on January 16, 2015.

I was invited to the movie screening by The Moms. I was not compensated and all opinions are my own. If you don’t want to miss a post, subscribe to Globetrotting Mommy for daily updates!

I AM ELEVEN: Sneak peek into …

September 16, 2014 By admin

When I was a new mom, I remember venturing out to the movies to see a documentary called Babies that chronicled the lives of four babies around the world. I was amazed to see how different moms (and babies) had it in other countries (no wipes, no plush stroller buntings, oh my!) but the unifying theme was how the babies were loved and cared for in their communities.

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I recently had the chance to see I AM ELEVEN, a new documentary that follows 11-year olds all over the world and it was a great sneak peek into the future for me. My daughter is almost five now and she’s so grown up in so many ways but clearly she’s still a little girl. Filmmaker Genevieve Bailey traveled to 15 countries to explore the world through the eyes of 11-year olds and the result is a fascinating look at the fleeting moment between childhood and adolescence aka middle childhood.

I loved seeing the children’s different environments and learning about their concerns and hopes for the future. Some children were orphans while others were living pampered lives but the overall message was one of hope, curiosity and excitement for the future. Their dreams varied from becoming a ballet dancer, actress or secret agent to being a famous rapper or getting engaged in college, yet they shared a love of singing and dancing.

The film is currently playing in New York City with plans to open in California this month followed by Boston, Chicago, Washington DC and other markets. I think its a fascinating must-see for children, parents and grandparents so be sure to check it out in a theater near you.

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