Twenty years ago, tween-girl cinema thrived. Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, and Amanda Bynes kicked off the junior rom-com eras -- bringing their Disney and Nickelodeon fans along for the ride. Big-screen coming-of-age stories, family sagas, and whimsical made-for-television movies defined youth culture in 2003. Pop music became more accessible to children. Bright colors and Y2K fashion arrived in full force. Kids were paying attention to the media and products advertised to them.As a person who turned nine in '03, I vividly remember this era of family films. They were hopeful, playful, and rife with young characters seeking adventures. I'll never forget when my sister and I saw our first movies on DVD instead of VHS: "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" and...
Do you feel as though nothing you do helps you to stay motivated at the gym? Maybe you feel as though you need to make a change but you don’t know where to start. Either way, with these fitness tips, you’ll soon find that it’s possible for you to turn things around in no time at all. Source: Pexels (CC0 License) Set your Own Goals Ideally, you need to start with simple goals, so you can then work towards bigger goals. Remember to try and make your goals realistic and achievable. If you set goals that are too ambitious then this will make it more difficult for you to get the result you’re looking for. If you haven’t worked...
Weather is a big part of our lives and affects our day-to-day plans. To help our children understand the weather, let’s learn how to make a thermometer. We’ll also look at the science behind HOW a DIY thermometer works. Use this activity as a springboard to a weather study. Make a simple rain gauge. Then, measure and record rainfall in your area with our rainfall chart. What Is Needed to Make a Thermometer You just need a few household materials (an empty water bottle, water, rubbing alcohol, tape, a straw) to make a thermometer with your kids and show them the science behind how a thermometer works. Afterall, weather conditions can determine what we wear, what we do, and where...
Out of all the reasons that Super Bowl Sunday is one of our favorite days of the year, the delicious dip recipes that show up to the party might just be our favorite. And we're not alone! We got a peek at Google's uniquely searched dip recipes ahead of the Super Bowl — which span from spinach dips to crab rangoon dips to taco dips — to give you some kitchen inspiration as you prepare your own appetizers ahead of the big game. Keep reading to find out what was most-searched in your state, and try your hand at multiple recipes!Alabama: Buffalo Cauliflower DipGoing meat-free this Super Bowl? This recipe uses cauliflower in lieu of shredded chicken for a dip...
Today, our host is Dr. Disha Spath. She has a fantastic conversation with Monica Scudieri. Monica is a personal finance coach, author, and blogger who has over 10 years of experience in the FIRE movement through her own journey. She's the author of “Grab Your Slice of Financial Independence” and writes at thepieceofthepie.com. Monica shares her story of going through a divorce and being a single parent in debt with no job to having a healthy net worth with multiple real estate properties and ultimately living a life she loves with her family. Listen to Episode #299 here. Monica's Background Monica, tell me about yourself. Tell us about what your background is and what brought you here today. “I'm...
