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Fall is here which means it’s time to cozy up and head indoors for some movie fun! If your looking to treat your kids after a long week of school you can check out some of these long awaited movies. Puss In Boots  Release Date: October 28 This Shrek spinoff focuses on the early life of Shrek and Donkey’s feline friend. Before Puss in Boots was the coolest and most daring cat around,  he lived in an orphanage where hisRead More ...

I recently learned there’s something called the immigrant paradox or “the evidence that immigrants, even those from poor, violent lands who live hard lives in the United States, tend to be physically and mentally healthier than the rest of us.” A lot has to do with the customs and traditions that immigrants bring to their adopted land, as journalist Claudia Kolker discovered and decided to put into a book, The Immigrant Advantage, which was just published. As an immigrant myself, just readingRead More ...

Whether in book or film, Winnie The Pooh has been a part of many generations of kids. This summer the new “Winnie The Pooh” movie hit theaters and delighted us all. Today “Winnie The Pooh” is available for purchase on Blu-ray and DVD. This all-new and charming movie reunites us with Pooh bear and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, Roo and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore, who has lost his tail. This movie was inspired by five of A.A.Read More ...

Popsicle Sticks Calaveras are an easy activity to do with kids all ages. Calaveras are not used to scare or cause harm in fact Calaveras are a symbol of the dead coming to interact in a nice way with the living. Let’s get started in making your own Popsicle stick Calavera! Here’s what you’ll need: –Adhesive-Glue, Tap or Glue Dots –Paint -White –Tissue paper –Accessories- Gems for decor and Wiggly Eyes –Skeleton Head-You will need this template and some paperRead More ...

Great news from Putumayo Kids: they’ve expanded their children’s music line to include Africa, Europe and Latin America coloring books and sticker collections as part of their new World Culture books. And you’re going to love them! I’ve always liked what Putumayo already does in terms of music, so I was pretty curious to see their new products in the publishing arena. I was not disappointed at all. We got the Latin America sticker collection which is a hardcover “book”Read More ...

While we are busy dressing our little ones for trick-or-treating and attending costume parties, los mexicanos are putting on calacas and honoring the deceased in the traditional Aztec ritual, el Día de los Muertos. On November 1st and 2nd, Mexicans (and some in other parts of Central America) visit cemeteries, build altars for loved ones in their homes, and enjoy a feast featuring pan de muerto. Even if this is not your family’s tradition, you can take advantage of theRead More ...

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is almost here, so it’s time to get ready for this festive tradition. For us the fun doesn’t end with Halloween, we have two more days of a Spanish enriching celebration to enjoy. If you´re looking to plan a party your kids will remember for years to come , Happythought’s new “Celebrate Day Of The Dead” e-book is full of fun Dia De Los Muertos fiesta planning materials. There are over 90 pagesRead More ...

In celebration of Dia De Los Muertos {Day of the Dead} many build Altares {Altars} in honor of their loved ones who have passed. I wanted my children to be involved and decided to do our own mini altar in a shoebox. An altar is a space used to place all the wonderful things that remind you of those who have passed. It consists of pictures, candles, flowers, treats, and of course yummy foods. They are considered offerings to the dead who comeRead More ...